Color-matched Shackles

[WVmanowar]

Ok. I'm thinking about adding a small touch of color to the front of the Ranger by using body-colored shackles.

I thought I saw a Ford OEM powder-coated shackle in blue, but haven't found it again.

I did find this link... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GJ6T5W9/ref=pe_27541410_437000110_em_1p_1_im?th=1

Anyone have this same idea? I guess I could just paint it, but looking for something more durable.

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[BaGMaN]

Ok. I'm thinking about adding a small touch of color to the front of the Ranger by using body-colored shackles.

I thought I saw a Ford OEM powder-coated shackle in blue, but haven't found it again.

I did find this link... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GJ6T5W9/ref=pe_27541410_437000110_em_1p_1_im?th=1

Anyone have this same idea? I guess I could just paint it, but looking for something more durable.

2019 RANGER TOW HOOKS-PAIR-BLUE

M-18954-RAB
Retail
$109.00
Sold in Units of
Each (1)


i added this to the rear: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQRYWMY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WVmanowar]

Is that $100 for 1 shackle or 1 pair?

Seems overly ecpensive with a pair costing $49 and rubber coated

 

[BaGMaN]

Is that $100 for 1 shackle or 1 pair?

Seems overly ecpensive with a pair costing $49 and rubber coated

pair

 

[HenryMac]

PSA: Those are Front Tow Hooks.... not shackles...... Shackles are what attach the rear of the leaf springs to the frame.

 

[WVmanowar]

Ok. In the Army, we called the tow hooks on our vehicles 'tow shackles'...used to strap them down on rail cars for transport. ...might've been a local thing.
I tried to edit the title to say "tow hooks," but could only edit the tag.

 

[HenryMac]

Ok. In the Army, we called the tow hooks on our vehicles 'tow shackles'...used to strap them down on rail cars for transport. ...might've been a local thing.
I tried to edit the title to say "tow hooks," but could only edit the tag.

Thanks for your service.

If it's a swivel type attachment, that's a shackle or a clevis. If it's a rigid member, that's a hook.

I too like the contrasting color... wondering how well the paint will hold up to road abuse?

 

[AzScorpion]

Ok. I'm thinking about adding a small touch of color to the front of the Ranger by using body-colored shackles.

I thought I saw a Ford OEM powder-coated shackle in blue, but haven't found it again.

I did find this link... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GJ6T5W9/ref=pe_27541410_437000110_em_1p_1_im?th=1

Anyone have this same idea? I guess I could just paint it, but looking for something more durable.

Here's another post where some just sprayed theirs. There's only 2-3 (depending on which trim you have) 15mm bolts so very easy to take off/on. A can of Krylon and some clear coat is much cheaper than getting new ones.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/ford-performance-tow-hooks-now-available.2127/

 

[jlmotox]

Plasti dip them, You can find it almost anywhere these days and cost only a few bucks and if you ever scratch them up by using them or want a different color just peel it off and respray.

 

[Roofhopper]

Steeda is selling the Ford red and blue tow hooks for I believe $85-90

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