Abdulla
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Post by Abdulla on Dec 13, 2004 17:31:19 GMT -5
Hi Dears.. I'm looking for D-shackles (D-ring) with load rating of 14000 Ibs or more..  I tried a lot of shops in AJM & SHJ but couldn't get one.. (From hardware shops to Auto parts shops, but I found nothing)  Can any body guide me in this matter please..?  My kindest regards, Abdulla  |
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Post by Fouad Berjaoui on Dec 14, 2004 15:40:14 GMT -5
Abdulla,
I get my Shackles from SPEEDEX, right next to Oasis Center on Sheikh Zayed Road, there is a big hardware store there called Speedex.
They have all kinds of shackles, they also have the polished and unpolished ones, I prefer the polished ones, slightly more expensive but they never get jammed when you try to unbolt the screw. Very good quality and very strong.
Fouad
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Abdulla
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Post by Abdulla on Dec 15, 2004 3:41:33 GMT -5
Thanx fouad..
I will head there by today or tomorrow..
Truly, It will be 2in1 thing..cause I'm going there anyway to visit some relatives in Al-Quaz.
10X again..& yeslamooly ha dayyaat..
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Post by Shaun on Dec 15, 2004 8:19:19 GMT -5
Also try Ace as they have rated shackles ie rating is stamped on each one.The speedex ones don't have this may be ok but you cannot be too sure. I have started replacing mine with rated ones, to make sure that the Disco gets pulled out of the next bowl i drive into Shaun |
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Post by ajay on Dec 15, 2004 9:12:50 GMT -5
some time back ACE had the 3.5t rated Bushranger shackles for AED 12/- each  . |
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Abdulla
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Post by Abdulla on Dec 15, 2004 14:29:48 GMT -5
Well gentlemen,,,
Yesterday I visited ACE to buy some camping items.. I was searching for shakles, but it seems that they out of stock..(This was for ACE sharjah)..
Anyway, I will visit both ACE & SPEEDEX..
Actually I'm looking for a capacity higher than my snatch straps..so in case.. then no shackle will fly toward wind shield.. (Cause it happend to me twice,, but I was so lucky that the shackle had hit the hood grill in one of recoveries..), from those bad practices I learned to keep the hood open while recovery is in progress.
Thanx again and alot...
Kind D-Regards,
Abdullah
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Post by difflock on Dec 15, 2004 14:42:01 GMT -5
Two things I would like to point out: - If you find them, by the shackles with the pin and not the thread. Shackles with a pin will always open even when bended. The only one I know are sold at ACE and are colored in red.  - To avoid any airborne shackles, put something on the middle of the tow strap, like a soft tool bag, a jacket, a blanket. It will slow down any "ballistic" intention of a flying shackle.... |
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Post by difflock on Dec 15, 2004 14:47:47 GMT -5
Also, pay attention to the strenght of your hoocks oattachment points to the vehicle's frame. No need to have extra heavy straps and shackles if they manage to bend your frame....
Your tow strap capacity should not exceed twice the weight of the vehicle. Otherwise, damages could be done to the tow hoock attachment points. It is best to use ropes with an elasticity coef of at least 20%. Damages to the hoock and the frames, and flying shackles are much less likely with that kind of ropes.
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