Expert Answers about Tow Shackles

• Possible Shackle Mount Option For Vehicle
• We don't have anything specific for your vehicle, and the thing we offer that may possibly be an option is a bolt-on shackle mount the Buyers Products Drop Forged Heavy-Duty Towing Shackle # 337B0681.
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• Where is the Bulldog Winch Big Dog Hook Made
• The Bulldog Winch Big Dog Hook part # BDW20182 is made overseas but it does have a lifetime warranty so if there were every any issues with the tow hook, you'd be covered. It's not the same style but if you're looking for something made in the USA I recommend the BulletProof Hitches Shackle Hitch part # ED20SHACKLE.
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• Recommended Padlocks To Prevent Theft Of The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter
• The pin used to lock the latches of the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 21K # DM6333 in place is 0.313 x 1.00 inch so a lock with a 1/4 diameter shackle will be able to fit and prevent theives from being able to open the latches and take off with your rail adapter. For a lock with a 1/4" diameter shackle you can use the Master Lock Covered Solid Body Padlocks # 141T, which will give you two padlocks to lock both sets of latches.
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• How to Increase Ride Height of Fifth Wheel Trailer
• There are two ways of raising the height of your fifth wheel. You can use taller spring hangers than what you currently have. Keep in mind that due to the movement allowed by the shackle links as well as the fact that a spring will flatten when compressed, using a 3 inch taller spring hanger/equalizer would not gain you a full 3 inches of increased height. If your axle is currently OVER your leaf springs, and you have a 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter axle, you can do an axle flip so that...
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• Trailer Suspension Makes Noise When Making Sharp Turn While Backing up
• If everything checks out on the suspension and shows no sign of damage you should be good to go. You may have heard the shackles on the suspension moving and that caused the noise when you made the sharp turn to park the trailer. If everything checks out when you are towing normally, you should be fine.
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