Ok, this might seem like a dumb question, but...
Why put a hook or ring on the end of our winch cable at all? For those of us still using wire, it's got a crimped loop which you could put a shackle on when connecting to a tree strap, etc.
Other than some UV protection for the synthetic ropes, why bother with something like those fancy Factor 55 or Smittybuilt shackles? I'm thinking a simple line stopper and the existing loop, plus my bag of bow-shackles is enough, no?
Why put a hook or ring on the end of our winch cable at all? For those of us still using wire, it's got a crimped loop which you could put a shackle on when connecting to a tree strap, etc.
Other than some UV protection for the synthetic ropes, why bother with something like those fancy Factor 55 or Smittybuilt shackles? I'm thinking a simple line stopper and the existing loop, plus my bag of bow-shackles is enough, no?