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🧾 Overview
The Factor 55 FlatLink XTV is a low-profile winch shackle mount that stows neatly against roller or hawse fairleads and helps eliminate hook rattle and fairlead damage. Made in the USA from 6000-series billet aluminum and 6Al-4V titanium, it’s built for serious recovery use and a clean, safe winch setup.
🛠 Installation
- Connect FlatLink XTV to your winch line in place of the factory hook
- Stows neatly against the fairlead when not in use
- Snap ring removal allows access to the shear pin (service/changes as needed)
📌 Specs
- Precision machined from 6000 series aluminum and 6Al-4V titanium
- Weight: 12.7 oz
- Max load rating: 6,000 lb
- Ultimate failure: 28,000+ lb
- Fits steel cable & synthetic winch rope up to 5/16"
- Works with 1/2"–5/8" shackles (also connects to 3/4" shackle pin ends)
- EPDM rubber guard protects fairleads and cushions line stowage
- Stops hook rattle and helps prevent fairlead damage
- Color: Red
- U.S. Utility Patent No. 9,388,025
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Universal winch accessory (not vehicle-specific)
- Designed to stow against roller OR hawse fairleads
- Intended for common 1/2"–5/8" shackles (also supports 3/4" shackle pin ends)
- Compatible with steel cable or synthetic winch rope up to 5/16"