Doesn't anyone have tow hooks on their vehicles anymore
Also, you can get shackles at your fastenal pretty cheap. The Made in the USA ones are like $17 and the chinese ones are like 12, but you can usually bargain with the guy and get them to give you the USA ones for the chinese price.
Last time I managed to buy 6 shackles for $8 a piece. I just went to my club meeting and said I was gonna be picking up some shackles and did anyone want any. Quantity = better discount
Ary