Description The Flatlink E replaces the conventional winch hook with a stronger shackle/D-Ring mount, and folds neatly into the fairlead when not in use. Features include a precision shackle mounting hole and a folding design giving you a lower profile, and allowing for a better approach angle than ProLink. FlatLink doesn’t require splicing and is compatible with steel or synthetic ropes. It attaches with a super-strong aerospace-grade double-shear titanium pin and snap ring, which is easily installed in minutes. The EPDM rubber guards protect alloy fairleads, prevents rattling, and is securely attached to the FlatLink with four barbed tips. 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, but it also adds the possibility of a dangerous shackle side loading condition, especially during momentary slack conditions. A shackle side loading condition is not possible with our standard FlatLink shackle mount due to the shackle pin mounting constraint. For the recreational off roader we highly recommend the safer standard FlatLink product, not the FlatLink E. This way the winch operator does not have to monitor whether the shackle may have shifted and rotated in the recovery tackle. This product is compatible with Closed System Winching®, a technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed-link hardware. With Closed System Winching you get the extra security and confidence needed to tackle the most demanding winch recoveries. 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. Easy to install, FlatLink can be used with steel or synthetic winch lines up to 3/8” in diameter The rope eye is retained in the FlatLink with a 5/8” diameter 6AI-4V grade V titanium Precision machined from 6000 series billet aluminum, Military Specification Anodizing (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) hard anodized gray finish. Works with common 3/4” shackles (pin and bow end), soft shackles up to 3/4” Less than 1.75” of thick, when folded flat Maximum Load: 16,000 lbs., Ultimate failure : greater than 40,000lbs Compatible with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets EPDM Rubber Guard protects alloy fairleads and cushions line stowage, and eliminates hook rattle and fairlead damage Simple snap ring removal for shear pin Weight: 26 oz. Check out the Factor 55 Truck/SUV Catalog Video