TOWPC05 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 any one on here using or heard of synthetic d ring or soft shackle i have seen them in off road market. I am curious if anyone uses them or if they even meet towing and recovery safety standards. The Synthetic Rope winch line has become very popular and everything is kind of following suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchar Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 The ones I've seen have all been from random 4x4 sites. I imagine they probably work as described but I'm not sure I'd employ them in a professional environment quite yet. Those 4x4 sites tend to sensationalize things by advertising them at their breaking strength rather than their WLL and who knows what kind of testing they go though as well. If I could find a reputable source for them then I'd likely give them a try but until then I'll probably stay with my regular shackles. The synthetic revolution going on is nice but its still early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOWPC05 Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 We are curious because we seen where INDOT was using them but was wondering what impression in towing industries was about it. Thank you for the answer i know the synthetics are the new upcoming thing. We all may just have to wait awhile until it is all mastered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodmichael Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Until the WLL limits are tested and certified by an engineer for the designated purpose of winching and recovery, you assume all liability in the event of a catastrophic failure. If you modify it and it fails as a result of the modification, the manufacturer has an out as far as their culpability goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njsss Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Seen this in AW Direct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchar Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hey good catch there Njsss. Here is the website link as well https://zips.com/parts-detail/rimsling-synthetic-soft-shackles-ss-soft-shackle I hadn't seen these come up on their website. Reason #111 I miss the old pre-zips AW website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smoffrdsnowrider Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I miss the old tow411 also I tried the synthetic cable hated it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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