4WD Bow Shackle 4750kg

Shackles are an essential recovery item and you can never have too many of them. They are most commonly used to attach recovery straps, tree trunk protectors, winch extension straps and snatch blocks. The larger 4.7 tonne shackles are best suited to electric winch recovery situations. The most commonly used shackle is the “Bow” because its shape allows for bulky items to be easily attached. Shackles should only be used on vehicles fitted with rated recovery points featuring closed eyelets.

TIP: To avoid seizing the screw pin, its always a good idea to back off about 1/2 to 1 turn after fully hand tightening. Shackle pins can seize due to the force exerted during recovery operations.

Before use: Inspect shackles before and after use for any damage. If pins are hard to turn or the shackle has been overstressed, it should be immediately replaced.

*Caution:Shackles can become a lethal missile if something should break or fail during a recovery. Ensure that all spectators are well clear and all recovery lines have a dampening blanket on them. Never load a shackle across its width because the load will be imposed on the threads. The force must be at right angles to the pin.

Offroad driving calls for strong, reliable recovery tow points to cope with a huge variety of recovery situations.

The purpose of a recovery tow point is to provide a safe and secure point from which to recover a stuck vehicle.

Roadsafe Tow Points undergo considerable research and development, vehicle fitment, destruction testing and on-vehicle testing in real life recovery situations.

Roadsafe 4WD recommend fitting Roadsafe Tow Points as a matched pair, bolted to the Chassis, and used in conjunction with each other in all recovery situations with use of an Equalising Strap (Bridle).

Specifications:

• Make: Ford / Mazda
• Model: Ranger PX / BT50 / Everest
• Year: Ranger/BT50 = 2011-Onwards; Everest = 2015-2018
• Weight Load Limit: 5000

Please note: this product fits the Ford Everest 2015-2018 with modification required. Please refer to brochure for information on fitment for the Ford PX3 Ranger & Everest 06/2018-Onwards.

Roadsafe 4WD Tow Point for Mitsubishi Triton ML-MN 2005-2015 PAIR

Specifications:

• Make: Mitsubishi
• Model: Triton ML-MN
• Year: 2006-2014
• Weight Load Limit: 5000

Offroad driving calls for strong, reliable recovery tow points to cope with a huge variety of recovery situations. The purpose of a recovery tow point is to provide a safe and secure point from which to recover a stuck vehicle. Roadsafe Tow Points undergo considerable research and development, vehicle fitment, destruction testing and on-vehicle testing in real life recovery situations. 

Roadsafe 4WD recommend fitting Roadsafe Tow Points as a matched pair, bolted to the Chassis, and used in conjunction with each other in all recovery situations with use of an Equalising Strap (Bridle).

Roadsafe 4WD Sand Safety Flags give drivers a greater chance of seeing approaching vehicles and minimise the risk of accidents when cresting dunes.

The Sand Flag is supplied in three 1m long pole pieces, that screw together to give the height required.

PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED 60kmh WHEN THE SAND FLAG IS INSTALLED.

The flag will whip & bend (as per it?s design function), and with the combination of vehicle speed & prevailing head wind, you might damage your vehicle (the flag might hit the roof - literally!). This is not as a result of the flag/pole manufacture - it is as a result of incorrect use.

Please remove the flag for highway & speed driving.

Common sense needs to prevail!!!! It is a Safety Flag, designed for high visibility when cresting sand dunes. Please drive sensibly, and remove the flag for highway or speeds greater than 60kmh.

Roadsafe supply a generic tow hook, for use with vehicles without vehicle specific tow points. Each tow hook is supplied with hardware to complete installation however some may require additional fittings. For added safety the tow hook has a spring steel retaining clip, to prevent straps from falling off during a recovery.

Caution:

A tow ball or vehicle tie down point is not designed as a recovery point. These points DO NOT have sufficient load ratings to handle the loads exerted during a recovery. Failure to attach recovery straps to a correctly rated recovery point may result in a failure and the strap, tow ball or other item used in the recovery may become a missile and could result in serious injury or death.

Roadsafe tow hooks are made from 1045C hardened carbon steel, with Working Load Limits (WLL) set at 4500kgs (10,000lbs). Safety latch and hardware is included with each kit.

Important:

• Personal safety and the protection of property are paramount when considering 4WD recovery.
• Never exceed the Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) of the strap or the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the shackles, recovery points or any other hardware used in the recovery.
• Only use equipment that is properly rated, and in serviceable condition, for the particular situation.
• If in doubt, do not use it. Never attempt to recover a vehicle without all the necessary equipment. Ensure that only the people required for the recovery are present. All spectators should be kept at a safe distance. Ensure there are good communications maintained between participants and bystanders. This is best achieved by use of UHF radio.

Don't risk the safety of others or the cargo in your trailer with substandard shackles, this 10mm D shackle is stamped with a working load limit of 1.25 tonnes, and has a high visibility yellow pin to make it easy to identify.

This Grade S rated shackle is ideal for towing in combination with wire, chain, and synthetic rope.

Features:

• 10mm pin
• Stamped with W.L.L. 1.25T
• High visibility yellow pin
• Compliant with AS 2741-2002 load requirements
• Rated Capacity: 1.25 T
• External Dimensions: 6L x 3.8W x 2.4D cm
• Internal Dimensions: 3.2L x 1.8W cm
• Material: "S" Grade Material Construction | Hot Dip Galvanised Weight: 0.16 Kg

All Roadsafe D shackles are stamped and rated, and comply to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2741-2002.

Tested to 6 times the rated WLL (Working Load Limit).

Heavy Duty “S” Grade Rated “D” Shackles are galvanized with yellow pin for ease of identification.

Roadsafe offer a Heavy Duty Rear Recovery Tow Hitch featuring Twin Mounting Holes for either vertical or horizontal mounting depending on recovery angle.

Destruction tested to WLL5000kgs, and designed to suit a HEAVY DUTY tow bar with 50x50mm (AS4177.1) tow hitch (please ensure towing system is rated and designed for this application).

The Recovery Hitch itself is rated to WLL5000kgs, and is recommended for use with a 4750kgs Bow Shackle.

RTH001 are a solid steel, black e-coating. RTH002-4 are alloy standard length in various colours.

RTH005-7 are extended length to suit for "deep" hitch receivers, also alloy & various colours.

Specifications:

• Colour: Black
• Material: Alloy
• WLL (kgs): 5000kgs

Roadsafe HD Recovery Tow Points for Toyota Hilux 2005-15 (pair) 4wd rated.

Offroad driving demands strong, reliable recovery tow points to cope with a huge variety of recovery situations. The purpose of a recovery tow point is to provide a safe and secure point from which to recover a stuck vehicle. There is much confusion amongst 4WDer's regarding tow points. Unfortunately, this has been exacerbated because many modern vehicles are fitted with generic tow points.  Generic tow points are not vehicle specific, and while rated to 10,000 lbs (4.5t) or similar, mounting them is often done by the vehicle owner, who is not in a position to ascertain whether the mounting location can handle the loads exerted during a recovery.

Depending on how and where these points are mounted, generic style tow points can be unsuitable for recovery situations, and have been seen to fail during recovery operations. Roadsafe Tow Points undergo considerable research and development. Roadsafe tow points are designed based on the actual vehicle, with CAD drawings and 3D printing for test fitting prototypes. This allows for any bugs to be ironed out prior to any actual manufactured prototype for vehicle fitment, destruction testing, and finally on-vehicle testing in 'real life' recovery situations. Roadsafe 4WD recommend fitting Roadsafe Tow Pionts as a matched pair, bolted to the Chassis, and used in conjunction with each other in all recovery situations with use of an Equalising Strap (Bridle).

An Equalising Bridle is designed to evenly distribute the load on the vehicle during the recovery operation when connected to the two recovery tow points. The Roadsafe Equalising Bridles are designed in 2.5m x 8000kg miniumum breaking strength, with a movable protective sleeve in the middle and black reinforced eyelet protectors.

Most Roadsafe Tow Points have been designed for use with a 4.7t Bow Shackle. When bolted to the chassis, the use of Roadsafe Tow Points, in conjunction with an Equalising Bridle attached with an adequately rated Bow Shackle, creates a safer vehicle attachment system for recovery situations. In order to encourage recommended use, Roadsafe have kits available including the tow points, bridle and shackles to suit. Setting up this system is straight forward, secure one eye of the Equalising bridle to one of the installed Roadsafe tow points, pass the other end through the eye on the end of the snatch strap intended for use during the recovery operation. Then, hook the second end of the Equalising bridle to the other installed Roadsafe tow point. Line the Equalising bridle up with the direction of pull intended and locate the protective sleeve on the Equalising bridle in the snatch strap eye.

All Roadsafe Tow Points have been destruction tested during development, to ensure they have the ability to cope with a variety of potential recovery situations.

NOTE:  Recovery of stuck vehicles can be dangerous. Always inspect the tow points and shackles before each use. Do not use if there are visible signs of damage or wear (including cracking or elongation). Do not exceed the working load limit of the shackle or tow points. Always stay a safe distance away from the recovery area - at least 1.5 times the length of the recovery strap. Incorrect use of recovery equipment can result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that adequate preparation for the recovery, to minimise the strain on either vehicle, has been undertaken i.e., digging etc. If you do not understand how to use this equipment safely or are uncomfortable with your abilities in the use of recovery equipment, please complete a course that specialises in four-wheel driving and 4wd recover.

These Heavy-duty tow points are designed to replace your standard tie down points with something you can actually get your vehicle out of trouble with.

Made from 10-12mm steel plate and laser cut for consistent fitment. Designed to take 4.75t Shackle.

Offroad driving calls for strong, reliable recovery tow points to cope with a huge variety of recovery situations. The purpose of a recovery tow point is to provide a safe and secure point from which to recover a stuck vehicle.

Roadsafe Tow Points undergo considerable research and development, vehicle fitment, destruction testing and on-vehicle testing in real life recovery situations. Roadsafe 4WD recommend fitting Roadsafe Tow Points as a matched pair, bolted to the Chassis, and used in conjunction with each other in all recovery situations with use of an Equalising Strap (Bridle).

Specifications:

• Make: Toyota
• Model: Prado 150
• Weight Load Limit: 3250

All Roadsafe D shackles are stamped and rated, and comply to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2741-2002.

Tested to 6 times the rated WLL (Working Load Limit) Heavy Duty "S" Grade Rated "D" Shackles are galvanized with yellow pin for ease of identification.

RATED GALVANISED 1.5T 11MM D SHACKLES. As per "Qld safe towing guide" these bow shackles are legal up to 2500kg ATM trailer or caravan.

Why risk using standard non-rated D shackles?

For the past year or two the law has started to crack down on people not using rated d or bow shackles. Each state has different rules and regulations and it can get confusing and misleading even for us!

Features:

• 11mm body with 12mm pin
• WLL 1500kg
• Galvanised body
• Grade S stamped
• 9000kg breakload