The FlatLink E (Expert) is a variation of our popular foldable standard FlatLink winch shackle mount. The FlatLink E provides a means to eliminate the conventional winch hook and replace it with a safer and more secure screw pin shackle resulting in a closed system winching operation. The large pear shaped shackle mounting hole allows for attachment to either the pin or bow end of common screw pin shackles, as well as common OEM recovery points. This makes the new FlatLink E more versatile than the current FlatLink design. The FlatLink E is only available in the Military Specification Anodizing (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) hard anodized gray finish. The product does not require splicing and is compatible with steel cables or synthetic ropes up to 3/8 inches in diameter. The cable eye is retained in the FlatLink E by a 5/8" diameter 6Al4V Titanium double shear pin and internal snap ring.  Installation takes only minutes. The EPDM Rubber Guards protect alloy fairleads and are securely attached to the FlatLink E with 4 barbed tips each. The FlatLink E stows neatly against either roller or Hawse type fairleads and is designed to be used with common 3/4" shackles. FlatLink E is recommended for professional towing applications.

Specs:

    Precision machined from 6000 series billet aluminum
    Compatible with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets
    Max load rating 16000 lbs
    Fits steel cables and synthetic winch ropes to 3/8" diameters
    EPDM Rubber Guard protects alloy fairleads and cushions line stowage
    Simple snap ring removal for shear pin
    Fits common 3/4 shackles/D-Rings
    Eliminates hook rattle and fairlead damage
    Made in the USA