Confirmed- Tuff Stuff D-Ring Fits

[rodent]

Which D-ring is correct?

I needed a new D-ring since I had one that didn't match. 3 of mine look like this:

Tuff Stuff 6.5 Ton Black D Ring Bow Shackle 7/8" W/ 1" Pin 14,500lb Capacity
TS-BS65B-BK

Cost - $16 plus shipping




BUT now when I look at other pictures, I see other CUCV's with different D-rings with the cotter pin. Which one is original? Left has cotter pin, Right looks like the one above.

 

[rodent]

Better picture.

Which D-ring shackle is original military? Right or left? Or neither?

 

[98G]

All I've ever seen on CUCV's, deuces, or 5tons is the cotter pin variety.

 

[rodent]

Thanks! One of the previous owners must have installed 3 aftermarket D-rings. I was thinking they were original but its the one cotter pin version that must be original which I'll probably sell.

 

[98G]

Beware of vibration...

 

[pigpen60]

I like the hair pin original. Easier to use when your muddy or cold!

 

[rodent]

One thing I like about the screw in D-ring is they fit snug on the mounts and don't make any noise and little more difficult to steal if you make it tight enough with a wrench.

My original military D-ring had a thick cotter pin through it and it was a bitch to remove with needle nose pliers. It was like a standard cotter pin you would use on a wheel bearing or tie rod. I don't believe it was the original pin. I think a pin like this would be easier.
https://cloudfront.zoro.com/product/full/Z2HJuufo5oy.JPG

I think this is what it should have from the military. Correct me if I'm wrong.
https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/...-m1008_1_445a27df73276a0b34408287e54f89f6.jpg

 

[Sharecropper]

The cotter pin type make it much more difficult to steal the D-rings. I've had to give up on every one I tried to take home with me.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Deuce and 5 tons use the diaper pin design. Shackles off the back of a 5 ton will fit a CUCV.

 

[olly hondro]

4 locks keyed alike

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

There you are with that green shackle again. You know we've talked about this.

 

[98G]

There you are with that green shackle again. You know we've talked about this.

I have a rattlecan.... we can fix that... do you know where he parks it?

 

[peglegwillie]

Bought four from Tractor Supply made sure one would fit before bought them !!!

 

[Tinstar]

Bought four from Tractor Supply made sure one would fit before bought them !!!View attachment 723695

Pictures very blurry, but if that’s what I think it is, someone can steal that in about 2 seconds.
The original shackle pins with cotter keys, while not immune to theft, take some time and effort to remove.

If that’s just a regular pin in yours, someone can have all four of them off and be gone in less than 30 seconds.

 

[peglegwillie]

Took photo several months ago after I put them on,, yep put big ole cotters on there figured the same thing gone in a few seconds otherwise.

 

[olly hondro]

There you are with that green shackle again. You know we've talked about this.

I've enrolled in a 12 step program. Realizing that I have a problem is Step 1.

 

[73m819]

I needed a new D-ring since I had one that didn't match. 3 of mine look like this:

Tuff Stuff 6.5 Ton Black D Ring Bow Shackle 7/8" W/ 1" Pin 14,500lb Capacity
TS-BS65B-BK

Cost - $16 plus shipping


View attachment 723588

BUT now when I look at other pictures, I see other CUCV's with different D-rings with the cotter pin. Which one is original? Left has cotter pin, Right looks like the one above.

View attachment 723599

Just so you KNOW, the top picture IS a THREADED PIN SHACKLE, NOT a D-ring, as used on military vehicles, it is called a front or rear LIFT SHACKLE, the reason for calling it a front or rear lift shackle is because some fronts and rears are different. It helps to call a part by the right name.

 

[rsh4364]

On my older 1009 I bought original lift shackles. They clunked around a bit, so I put these on front and rear. 10 ton tow strap, 3 ' cucv. Bought from gemco57 on ebay years ago.

 

[olly hondro]

green or khaki

I have a rattlecan.... we can fix that... do you know where he parks it?

Its like a little angel on one shoulder and a little guy with a pitchfork on the other shoulder.....

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I think the cotter pins are harder to remove than those locks off the lime green ones. Small locks can be busted off with a pry bar and cut like butter with bolt cutters. Meanwhile those darn cotter pins take forever to get out of the hole.