Going off road this weekend? Don’t leave home without these two handy winch tools: a snatch block and a clevis shackle.
8000 lb snatch block
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- Snatch blocks double the pulling power of your winch.
- They let you straighten out an off-kilter pull.
- They give your winch motor a break by reducing heat buildup and amp draw. The more you let your motor overheat, the faster it will wear out. A snatch block means less demand on your winch.
- Because a snatch block pivots at the pulley pin, it easily attaches to the winch cable without any need to take apart the snatch block.
A D shackle (or clevis shackle) is another winch tool you don’t want to leave behind. Here’s why:
Pair of clevis shackles
- A clevis shackle lets you connect the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks.
- It prolongs the life of your winch cable. Looping the winch around an anchor point and tying it back on itself is a quick way to destroy the cable or, at the very least, compromise its strength.
- The shackle pin is threaded, so it stays in place when you’re depending on its strength and can easily be removed when the pull is over.
- It’s a good tool to have around for more than just off road recovery.
Tags: D-Shackles, Snatch Blocks, Winch Tools
