D-Ring Shackles

dano104 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:24 pm

I thought I would be different and Mount some D-Ring shackles up front, instead of the tow hooks. In the Army our Hummers didn't have hooks they had the d-rings, so I think I'm going to go that route.

I tried to search the forums, but could find no info. Okay now the problem, has anyone ever tried this? If so how did you mount them?

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:42 pm

I've seen one where he took two ball mounts ( the smaller receiver, type) and mounted them sideways where the front tow hooks go and used the ball hole as the d-ring mount. I thought it looked pretty good. Of course you could just get the ARB or RL bumper.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Is this what you are looking for? https://www.expeditionexchange.com/smb/

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:18 am

snowsport wrote:

Is this what you are looking for? https://www.expeditionexchange.com/smb/

Those aren't gonna work on a stock KJ bumper AT ALL.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:04 am

ok it took some looking (mainly cause I forgot where I saw it ) but here is a link to the setup I was talking about
http://www.jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=318

It may not be the greatest but I think it would work.

Skipperb · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:03 pm

Try these ,they fit an TJ but if you take the tow hooks off of the Liberty.you will see thay have two bolts holding the hooks to the Bracket. Not positive but you can check the pattern with any tow hook

QuietOutdoorsman · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:12 am

Skipperb, where did you find those? website, catalog, shop?

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Skipperb wrote:

Try these ,they fit an TJ but if you take the tow hooks off of the Liberty.you will see thay have two bolts holding the hooks to the Bracket. Not positive but you can check the pattern with any tow hook

Those actually might work if the bolt pattern matches up with that on the tow hook mounts.

W3CSX · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:19 am

Is this what you are looking for:

Look on page five of my CarDomain site for more picks of the install. I used a two inch drop hitch. This lines them up centered with the factory notches in the '05-'06 bumpers. You will have to measure for the '02-'04's.

Jason

dano104 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:27 am

That looked like a super clean install. I'm taking it you had to use a drill press to make the mounting holes. If so, a machine shop could do that for me right? How much would you guestimate the entire setup costs? How much time should I alot myself to complete the project?

W3CSX · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:49 pm

That was a quick response.

You can do the fabrication work in a day are two. Plus then priming panting and install. All told about a week. I was able to do every thing (but the frame) on regular drill press. No machine shop needed.

You will need access to larger than 1/2" drill bits. 7/8th bit to enlarge the hole for the shackle 9/16th bit for the bolt holes. If you don’t have them this is where it can get expensive. All hardware is 1/2'' grade 8. The reinforcement bar is 3/16th x1¼” flat steel.

You can figure about $150 +/-.
-Shackles ¾“ $15-18ea.
-Hitches (1¼“ w/2” drop for a ’05-06) $20-25ea.
-Steel $10-12
-Primer and paint $10
-Nuts, bolts, washers and spacers as needed $30-50

My install need:
--4- ½”x 4or4½” bolts
--4- ½” x 1½” self threading bolts (to secure the reinforcement bar. You will not be able run a normal bolt inside the frame this far back and get a nut on it.)
--8- ½” washers
--8- ½” lock washers
--4- ½” nuts
--8- 9/16” nuts (used as spacers to separate the hitch from the frame)
All hardware needs to be grade 8.

For a ’02-‘04 bumper. You will have to measure the difference from the notch in the cover to the frame. To figure what size hitch, bolts and spacers to use.

Skipperb · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:13 pm

Rampage Universal D-Ring Shackle, Black, CJ, Wrangler, 1972-05
2006, Four Wheel Drive Hardware catalog
Product Sku: 506505

Our Low Price: $39.99

Rampage Universal D-Ring Shackle, Chrome, CJ, Wrangler, 1972-05 (505505)

This shackle fits 1972-05 CJ’s, Wranglers using the existing front bumper mounting holes. Shackle kit can also be mounted on any flat surface on the frame of any vehicle using the supplied nuts and bolts. Locate a suitable location on the frame and using housing as a template, drill 1/2" holes in the frame for any two of the holes in the housing. You can also use any existing holes in the frame if you wish.

kickit_in4wheel · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:34 pm

I must say, I do like this alot more than the tow hooks. I'm going to give it a shot for the 2002 bumper style. If I suceed, I'll add to this post with pics and info. Thanks for the helpful information, W3CSX!!

Rick

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