Name: Tuff Terrain Soft Shackle Recovery Hitch & 15T Soft Shackle With Sheath
Brand: Tuff Terrain
SKU: TTSSH-TTSSS15-KT
Price: 105.99 AUD
Availability: InStock

Tuff Terrain Soft Shackle Recovery Hitch & 15T Soft Shackle With Sheath

$105.99

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• 1 x Tuff Terrain Soft Shackle Recovery Hitch

• 1 x Tuff Terrain 15T Soft Shackle with Sheath

• Soft shackle hitch replaces unsafe tow balls

• 5,000 kg WLL hitch rating for recoveries

• 15,000 kg soft shackle handles heavy loads

• Fits 50 mm x 50 mm hitch receivers

• UHMWPE rope delivers high strength, low weight

• Protective sheath reduces abrasion on sharp edges

The Tuff Terrain soft shackle recovery hitch and 15T soft shackle kit gives your 4WD a clear recovery point out the back. The hitch slides straight into a 50 mm x 50 mm receiver, which lines the eye up neatly with your snatch strap or winch rope. The soft shackle hooks gear together without extra metal, meaning less hardware flying about when you pull a mate out of a bog.

The aluminium hitch carries a 5,000 kg WLL and 10,000 kg minimum breaking strength, which suits heavy touring wagons and campers. The 15,000 kg, 10 mm x 500 mm soft shackle uses Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, meaning serious strength with low weight in the recovery kit. The protective sheath lets winch rings spin freely without chewing into the fibres, helping your setup go the distance from the bush to the beach.

Q: Can I use this hitch with a standard 50 mm tow ball?

A: No, the hitch replaces the tow ball in the recovery setup. The aluminium body slides into the 50 mm x 50 mm receiver, and the recovery strap connects through the soft shackle only. This layout keeps the tow ball out of the load path. It matches current recovery best practice for modern 4WDs.

Q: Does the kit include a hitch pin or locking pin?

A: No, the description only confirms the hitch and soft shackle. You use a suitable hitch pin or lock from your existing towbar hardware to secure the hitch in the receiver. This keeps the listing accurate to the supplied gear and lets you match the pin style to your vehicle.

Q: What type of recovery gear can I attach to the soft shackle?

A: The soft shackle connects to compatible snatch straps, winch ropes, bridles and tree trunk protectors. The 10 mm x 500 mm length loops easily through common strap eyes. The high 15,000 kg minimum breaking strength caters for heavy 4WDs and trailers during controlled recoveries.

Q: Is the soft shackle suitable for use with winch rings?

A: Yes, the included sheath is described as perfect for winch rings. The sheath presents a smooth surface to the ring, which helps the ring spin freely under tension. This reduces abrasion on the UHMWPE fibres and supports consistent winch operation during repeated pulls.

Q: Can I use steel bow shackles with this recovery hitch?

A: No, the hitch is specifically designed to receive a soft shackle. The eye profile and safety notes focus on synthetic shackles, which keeps metal mass away from the live recovery line. You gain a simpler, softer connection that better aligns with modern 4x4 recovery practice.