P500 Pick Points

[trigger]

Here's a question for the 500 group...
Noticed on the group ride that @Remington had some tow hook/D ring shackles on the front of his P1k. Got me thinking, if I were needing a pull out or if I used a snatch block and came back to the machine, where would I hook to? I haven't been stuck yet and could probably wrap a strap around the frame verticals in the back but what are you guys doing in the front? Maybe a D shackle through the plow pivot hole? Has anyone mounted a permanent tow hook on a P5? I'd just like to be prepared if the event presented itself.

 

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[Remington]

Likes these he says!


The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed

 

[Deleted member 3748]

You could attach your winch line to the factory front bumper. I attached a tow hook to the back of my P5. You could also connect to that with your winch line if you went underneath your rig. Just one more reason to get the Moose receiver. I suppose you don't need the Moose receiver since I put the hook in the factory receiver.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Here's a quick release of the D-ring I used. I don't know if you can get them in bad ass orange though. I think you have a good idea putting them in the KFI mount holes.

Amazon.com: Smittybilt 13049B 3/4" Quick Release D-Ring: Smittybilt Products: Automotive

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Maybe this is the size you want. It's hard to tell.
Amazon.com: Smittybilt 13046B Black Powder Coated D-Ring with 1/2" Pin: Automotive

 

[jphunter55]

Added a front receiver hitch.

Here's a question for the 500 group...
Noticed on the group ride that @Remington had some tow hook/D ring shackles on the front of his P1k. Got me thinking, if I were needing a pull out or if I used a snatch block and came back to the machine, where would I hook to? I haven't been stuck yet and could probably wrap a strap around the frame verticals in the back but what are you guys doing in the front? Maybe a D shackle through the plow pivot hole? Has anyone mounted a permanent tow hook on a P5? I'd just like to be prepared if the event presented itself.

 

[trigger]

View attachment 46215 Added a front receiver hitch.

That's what I'm talking about Remmy, I never said anything but noticed them right away.
I can't do that receiver idea with the skid plate I put on. Wouldn't want to just wrap around it with a strap either, don't know how much pulling that could take. Seems as if no one has really addressed it other than adding a receiver. I think I'm going with the shackle through the plow pivot hole idea, just have to measure and get the correct diameter. Thanks for the links Piston! No matter how hard I search I probably won't find a BA orange one, guess I'll have to go black.
Thanks guys!

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I'll go out in the garage right now and see if mine fits in the front. You have the KFI plow mounts, right?

Update: It didn't fit. The shackle isn't wide enough and the diameter of the pin is too small. I measured the hole and it's a weird size. Slightly larger than 5/8" according to my micrometer.

 

[trigger]

I'll go out in the garage right now and see if mine fits in the front. You have the KFI plow mounts, right?

Update: It didn't fit. The shackle isn't wide enough and the diameter of the pin is too small. I measured the hole and it's a weird size. Slightly larger than 5/8" according to my micrometer.

Wonder if they make shackles with a 5/8" pin? I guess 1/2" would do in a pinch but...

 

[Deleted member 3748]

They make them with a 5/8" pin but I can't find one on Amazon that tells me if the spread (where the pin connects) is greater than 1". It needs to be a tiny bit wider than 1".

 

[trigger]

They make them with a 5/8" pin but I can't find one on Amazon that tells me if the spread (where the pin connects) is greater than 1". It needs to be a tiny bit wider than 1".

A little heat and persuasion maybe?

 

[rocmar]

Have ya ever seen...a collar
..on a goat.
no problem with the goat
...getting stuck...or broke down...
with winch...& knowing my skills
....recovery hooks..
BAD KARMA...
HAHA.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

A little heat and persuasion maybe?

I'm not so sure heat would work. One side of the shackle has threads. I just measured the plow pin to make sure I wasn't giving you bad info... it's 5/8" I'm thinking the 1/2" shackles come with 5/8" pins. These guys know how to sell shackles.

Galvanized Shackle - Galvanized Screw Pin Anchor Shackles

 

[rocmar]

P5...always gets home...
on here..broke down...P5
very rare...no digs at anyone..
...those who have been..
broke down..
low PSI...tire leaves rim...
Clogged radiator. ..
others....?
Can't recall a major mechanical
problem. ..on the P5...
If anyone knows of any...
please chime in....

 

[rocmar]

That's what I'm talking about Remmy, I never said anything but noticed them right away.
I can't do that receiver idea with the skid plate I put on. Wouldn't want to just wrap around it with a strap either, don't know how much pulling that could take. Seems as if no one has really addressed it other than adding a receiver. I think I'm going with the shackle through the plow pivot hole idea, just have to measure and get the correct diameter. Thanks for the links Piston! No matter how hard I search I probably won't find a BA orange one, guess I'll have to go black.
Thanks guys!
View attachment 46234

NOTHING...BUT BADASS....HUH

 

[rocmar]

I'm not so sure heat would work. One side of the shackle has threads. I just measured the plow pin to make sure I wasn't giving you bad info... it's 5/8" I'm thinking the 1/2" shackles come with 5/8" pins. These guys know how to sell shackles.

Galvanized Shackle - Galvanized Screw Pin Anchor Shackles

Don't heat up..galvanized metal...unless
well ventilated area..put off poison gases..
just sayin....

 

[rocmar]

Here's a question for the 500 group...
Noticed on the group ride that @Remington had some tow hook/D ring shackles on the front of his P1k. Got me thinking, if I were needing a pull out or if I used a snatch block and came back to the machine, where would I hook to? I haven't been stuck yet and could probably wrap a strap around the frame verticals in the back but what are you guys doing in the front? Maybe a D shackle through the plow pivot hole? Has anyone mounted a permanent tow hook on a P5? I'd just like to be prepared if the event presented itself.

No group ride pics..
you guys should of...
LINED UM UP....
that would of been...
again....
NOTHING BUT....BADASS.

 

[Remington]

Wonder if they make shackles with a 5/8" pin? I guess 1/2" would do in a pinch but...

Family farm and home has a docent selection of shackles, there galvanized might want to check there. Also, you could use the ones I have and bolt them to your skid plate if it's metal and not plastic.


The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed

 

[Deleted member 3748]

P5...always gets home...
on here..broke down...P5
very rare...no digs at anyone..
...those who have been..
broke down..
low PSI...tire leaves rim...
Clogged radiator. ..
others....?
Can't recall a major mechanical
problem. ..on the P5...
If anyone knows of any...
please chime in....

We need shackles to pull other people out. The rear shackle I have would also work for the mud bog I chickened out of last year. You have to hook up to the tractor before you start and the odds of me making it to the end were 1%.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I ordered two of these. If you can wait until Saturday I'll let you know if they fit. I understand if you can't wait.

Amazon.com: Smittybilt 13046B Black Powder Coated D-Ring with 1/2" Pin: Automotive