Reese Universal Recovery Ring

[Random Dan]

Was walking through the automotive section at Walmart and saw one of these. It looks like a good alternative to the typical hitch receiver shackle mounts with more versatility for off-angle pulls.

Advance was the only place online that I could find it: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/reese-towpower-vehicle-recoveryring-7065500/10636974-P

 

[e9999]

it's elegant but it's not obvious that it has any major inherent advantage over an insert with a shackle, aside from maybe weight for the same rating. Do you know what it's rated at?

 

[LFD2037]

x2, weight rating?

 

[Random Dan]

It was rated at 10,000lbs. The swivel feature seems nice so you don't have to worry about side-loading your shackle.

 

[e9999]

never seen one in person but judging from what I assume is a 2" insert, it looks pretty beefy. Not too expensive either. I'd be curious to see how the swivel is held in place. Couldn't find the gizmo on the Reese site.

 

[jrmudder92]

So I've have had one in the 80 now for quite some time. And the things great. There were a few times that were iffy but has held up over the past year

 

[Old#7]

Glad to see this thread, I ran into the same thing at Walmart, looked like it was held in by a large nut on the inside. It did specify no shock loading. Does this include Bubba ropes or snatch straps? That's not really shock loading right?

 

[jstncse]

It did specify no shock loading. Does this include Bubba ropes or snatch straps? That's not really shock loading right?

That is the epitome of shock loading.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Glad to see this thread, I ran into the same thing at Walmart, looked like it was held in by a large nut on the inside. It did specify no shock loading. Does this include Bubba ropes or snatch straps? That's not really shock loading right?

Anything besides a gentle, static pull is shock/dynamic loading.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[Old#7]

I always thought of Shock loading as what you would get with slack in a chain or static tow rope, and then a sudden pull resulting in a very abrupt shock load. The other would be Dynamic loading.

 

[Elbert]

You can find similar items from warn and others....Might want to compare items before you purchase....seems to be some minor mfg differences that might make a difference in use.

 

[Southeast Overland]

I always thought of Shock loading as what you would get with slack in a chain or static tow rope, and then a sudden pull resulting in a very abrupt shock load. The other would be Dynamic loading.

Static pull or loading = line is taught and you being pulling without slack in the line.
Dynamic/shock pull or loading = line has slack and when force is applied the slack first is taken up (often very quickly) and then dynamic loading or a shock force is applied once the slack is gone.