so i have 2 d rings in the front and 2 d rings in the back of my jeep. and they keep loosing up every few days and i actually lost on on the road the other day. i am looking for a way to make them keep from backing out. but still be able to take them off without cutting them if i ever do need to take them off. any ideas would be appriciated. and im trying to avoid anything that looks like junk like duct taping them on. (even though i do love my duct tape)
I don't have them now, but did on my old XJ.... I had problems with the bolt type shackles, either loosening and falling off as you're describing, or the slightest bit of corrosion making them a bear to unscrew... so I switched to clevis pin type, which instead of a threaded bolt is basically a pin similar to a hitch pin. you can either use the type with a cotter pin holding it in place or the ones I used had a spring-loaded ball (like the retainer ball on most socket wrenches) which keeps it from falling out on its own.
bonus to these is that when you WANT to remove them, they pull out real easily, even with gloves on and don't need pliers or anything to unstick frozen threads.
..... clevis pin type, which instead of a threaded bolt is basically a pin similar to a hitch pin. you can either use the type with a cotter pin holding it in place or the ones I used had a spring-loaded ball (like the retainer ball on most socket wrenches) which keeps it from falling out on its own.
Organized trail runs and most 4x4 clubs do not allow pin type clevis because they separate too easily when pulled on. Screw-in type clevis are stronger, and more secure. Either tighten the cross pin with a long Phillips screwdriver or as suggested use wire or a zip tie to secure them.
Tow straps with steel hooks on them are also not allowed.
i have never noticed the rattle, but that could be because the back of my jeep is filled with rattling tools lol. and i have a big hook on the end of my pull strap so i dont have to pull them off when i hook up to them
potential death missle? i have a 6000 pound strap and the hook is rated at least twice that. and the hook sets to the d ring. which is also rated at way more than 6000 lb
I use a crescent wrench on them to tighten the pin up very snug. never lost them yet, and not likely to be stolen unless they have a bigger wrench than mine.. I keep a spare in the box and use that to secure any straps etc to the mounted ones.
i tried my small one and it didnt do too much. maybe i should do like u did and get a really big one. my tool department is pretty small right now with me being in college. and the fact that spending all summer under my jeep doing tons of stuff to it has caused my ok tool collection to become a "half my crap is broken" collection lol
I just tighten mine up with a wrench, no issues as of yet...just make sure you keep a wrench handy in the Jeep, otherwise you may run into some problems trying to use them on the trail.
I do what NHfireYJ does, just tighten them down tight with a wrench and no problem. Recovery straps with a hook are not considered as safe as those with a loop through a D-ring, don't ask me why. Many jeep clubs will not allow straps with hooks on their organized trips.
I have these, tow hooks from a chevy/gmc truck. The holes line right up with the existing hook mounting holes on a YJ. Just need to drill them out larger because they are threaded. ez on, ez off for tow straps.
I do what NHfireYJ does, just tighten them down tight with a wrench and no problem. Recovery straps with a hook are not considered as safe as those with a loop through a D-ring, don't ask me why. Many jeep clubs will not allow straps with hooks on their organized trips.
X2 the one in Edmonton won't let you ride if you have a strap with a hook. No hooks! They are missiles waiting to fly.
Original question. I just reefed mine on by hand and they haven't budged. But if they did, I'd use wire or end up tacking a small chain on both pieces then to the mount. Only if I got bored though. It happens lots lol.
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X2 the one in Edmonton won't let you ride if you have a strap with a hook. No hooks! They are missiles waiting to fly.
Original question. I just reefed mine on by hand and they haven't budged. But if they did, I'd use wire or end up tacking a small chain on both pieces then to the mount. Only if I got bored though. It happens lots lol.
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Here is a great video to show why tow hook straps are bad. Go about a third of the way and you will see them go through the back window and end up between the passenger and the driver.
I like the twist tie idea, but after the first time I lost a D-ring, I bought another and just used spray paint. Its not as permanent as locktight and accomplishes the same goal. Spray the bolt threads and the receiver threads then install. when the paint dries, it doesn't loosen.
Why dont you just wrap the threads in electrical tape or possibly some teflon tape? That should help provide enough friction on the threads so that it will not back out. I used electrical tape on the non threaded part to keep them from rattling and it worked like a charm.
I guess I keep mine on because it looks cool. But I keep the bolt eyes toward the inside of the Jeep and put a bungie cord between them, with the bungie hooks in the holes in the bolts. Keeps them from rattling and unscrewing.
I reefed mine on with a pair of 14" pipe wrenches. I have a two others I keep inside to attach if needed. I also keep the pipe wrenches in my tool box just in case I need to remove the bumper mounted ones..you know for that one guy on the trail that has no recovery points at all.
Don't remember where I saw it, but someone places a ring of pipe insulation (the black dense foam stuff) between the ring and the mount on both sides to eliminate the rattling.
Don't remember where I saw it, but someone places a ring of pipe insulation (the black dense foam stuff) between the ring and the mount on both sides to eliminate the rattling.
What about going to a 3 piece shackle ? Where I work, we are not allowed to use the 2 piece units' for the same reason the OP started this thread. With a proper keeper installed it won't come off.
you ruined all the fun. I was hoping this would go at least two more pages. :shhh:
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