Soft shackles. What do you think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 12-18-2023, 10:40 PM

I’m used to D-rings and needed another set but thought I’d try soft shackles instead. Seem handy but really stiff in the single digit temps today. Anyone use these? Work good?

**Willowrun** · 12-18-2023, 11:00 PM

I bought a set to keep inside my bug at the dunes. Had to use them a couple times last year and while skeptical when hooking up the tow line to the shackles, I've come away impressed and will buy again for other vehicles.

Pick of just the bug, but it was towed out by a Chevy both times

1leglance · 12-19-2023, 09:29 PM

I will only use soft shackles unless there is a sharp metal edge which requires a metal D ring.
Here in the southwest and Baja we do lots and lots of recoveries and the soft shackles have a much higher load rating than metal.
The only issue is if you live in mud, then you will need to use a bucket of water to clean them and get the dirt from inside the fibers.

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12-18-2023, 11:00 PM	#2
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Soft shackles. What do you think? I bought a set to keep inside my bug at the dunes. Had to use them a couple times last year and while skeptical when hooking up the tow line to the shackles, I've come away impressed and will buy again for other vehicles. Pick of just the bug, but it was towed out by a Chevy both times Attached Images

12-19-2023, 09:29 PM	#3
1leglance Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: phoenix Posts: 254	Re: Soft shackles. What do you think? I will only use soft shackles unless there is a sharp metal edge which requires a metal D ring. Here in the southwest and Baja we do lots and lots of recoveries and the soft shackles have a much higher load rating than metal. The only issue is if you live in mud, then you will need to use a bucket of water to clean them and get the dirt from inside the fibers.



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