Steward I
Hi Everyone,
I just received my new LFD Hybrid Front Bumper for my GX460. It has two recovery points built into it (.75" Thick Steel with a 1.03" Dia hole for the Shackle bolt. I have some shackles, but I think they they fit loose as they are 1.25"W with a .88" Dia bolt. (Measurements taken with my digital calipers)
Not sure if I should just get some rubber isolators or if I should be looking for shackles that fit tighter so they won't twist as much when used under load? I plan to use a 10' bridle with both recovery points. Have not bought the winch yet, but am leaning toward the Smittybuilt X20 10,000 lb w/synthetic line as I think it will fit nicely and be the right size for my 6600lb GX.
Any advice is appreciated as I am newer to overlanding. I am not building my rig for extreme off-roading - rather for forest roads, sand, and some mud. Perhaps my shackles are fine for this with some isolators - not sure? My shackles are 4.75T rated/stamped.
Thanks so much in advance!
I just received my new LFD Hybrid Front Bumper for my GX460. It has two recovery points built into it (.75" Thick Steel with a 1.03" Dia hole for the Shackle bolt. I have some shackles, but I think they they fit loose as they are 1.25"W with a .88" Dia bolt. (Measurements taken with my digital calipers)
Not sure if I should just get some rubber isolators or if I should be looking for shackles that fit tighter so they won't twist as much when used under load? I plan to use a 10' bridle with both recovery points. Have not bought the winch yet, but am leaning toward the Smittybuilt X20 10,000 lb w/synthetic line as I think it will fit nicely and be the right size for my 6600lb GX.
Any advice is appreciated as I am newer to overlanding. I am not building my rig for extreme off-roading - rather for forest roads, sand, and some mud. Perhaps my shackles are fine for this with some isolators - not sure? My shackles are 4.75T rated/stamped.
Thanks so much in advance!
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