Those look clean. No markings or anything. The chrome would really stand out on the front of your rig.

 

I had it chromed. One thing I like is that it is made in the USA. The shackle kept getting surface rust so that's why I did it. Really made it stand out!

The SS ones you posted are sweet too, but I don't think they had those back then. One advantage is - you can periodically polish 'em out and you NEVER have to worry about any flaking if the chrome platers didn't do a good job.

BUT...regarding the SS type

Yes, I like the clean look too..yet, the markings are a good thing as they show the load strength...The one thing is that most SS shackles are usually not rated as high as far as workload capacity as a good steel shackle. The one I had chromed is WLL 6 1/2T (13k lbs). The Warn versions I have are WTT 4 3/4T (9.5k lbs)...still very adequate for what they need to do.

FYI (for those who may not know): WLL stands for 'Work Load Limit'

Ref:

http://4x4icon.com/offroad/d_shackles/index.htm

http://www.mcmaster.com/#d-shackles/=1bt7e0

I REALLY LIKE this SS one too: ( a decent 8k lbs WLL rating)...and just ordered it ~ oh well, you can never have enough shackles

https://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_201.htm

The only other downfall of having a nice looking D-shackle is that someone may try and rip-em off...and at $50+ for these (SS price) it's something to consider.

Hope this help..

 

Yeah, you're right about that! I tightened my scres up on mine pretty tight, and they were only $23 each.

 

That is a nice looking rig you have there

 

Hurry up and get a winch on that beast. Bumper looks naked.

 

LOL! I know! I've been thinking about putting a roller fairlead on there, just so it doesn't look naked. I really can't see the Warn 16.5ti being feasible, as it is over $1600 at the cheapest place I can find it. I am looking at the Superwinch EP16.5. At only $900, it seems very similar to the Warn.

 

Just an update on the SS shackle I ordered...it came in and is very nice. Instead of 316SS it's 304SS. It's actually rated at WTT 4 3/4T (9600lbs) which is the same as my Warn one...no complaints

 

Which site did you order the SS shackle from?

 

https://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_201.htm

As mentioned...although the description says '316' which is rated at 8000 lbs the one that came in is even better using '304' and rated at 9600 lbs.

 

Cool! I think the ones that I linked to are also 304 stainless. Those sure will be easy to take care of.

 

such a great looking truck.

 

Thanks RR, but you would really die if you saw how bad my paint looks. I bought the truck a year ago after it sat on the dealer's lot for a year. I don't know what is worse, the bird droppings that accumulate on vehicles on a dealer's lot or the way that dealers wash vehicles. I need a clay-bar job really bad.

 

Trust me, I know all about dealer neglect on paint. (you should have seen my wifes EXPY when I bought it)

As for Claying, that is a good start but you should polish that sucker too.

Being as new as it is, I would clay it then throw some Poorboys Pro Polish on that sucker then put some nice wax or sealer (or both) on it.

let me know if you have specific questions, be glad to help ya.

rollingrock@thedetailerscafe dot com

 

Hey now!! don't spoil my fantasy of how cool your truck looks!! I'll pretend I didn't read that

 

Thanks RR! I really do enjoy your posts on the cleaning and detailing board, but it makes me feel so...unclean. I wish I had the patience that you do to make the finish look as good as yours does.

Hey, mine isn't that bad. It's just bad compared to RR's truck. His truck is always so clean, it makes me feel guilty. I really haven't done anything to mine except keep a good coat of wax on it. That really doesn't help the damage done by a year on a dealer lot.

Pagnew, your truck is awesome too. I'm just always glad to talk to people about trucks.