FACTOR 55 FlatLink XTV Winch Shackle
Replace your winch hook with a safer, stronger shackle. The FlatLink XTV converts standard winches to a screw-pin D-ring attachment that prevents strap slippage, fraying and end-escape common with conventional hooks.
Key Features
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Secure screw-pin design: Prevents strap loops from escaping during typical loose/tight winch cycles.
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No splicing required: Works with steel cable or synthetic rope up to 5/16".
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Robust retention: Cable eye secured by a 7/16" titanium double-shear pin and internal snap ring.
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Protective EPDM guards: Shields alloy fairleads; guards attach with four barbed tips for a secure fit.
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Compact stowage: Stows neatly against roller or Hawse fairleads.
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Shackle compatibility: Designed for common 1/2"–5/8" shackles.
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High strength materials: 6000-series billet aluminum body with 6Al-4V titanium hardware; anodized/powder-coated finish in five colors.
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Made in the USA: Engineered and manufactured for reliability.
Performance Specs
Rated load: 8,000 lb working load. Ultimate failure: 28,000+ lb.
The FlatLink XTV is a quick-install, durable upgrade for off-road recovery setups, offering improved safety, strap protection and clean stowage without cable splicing.