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🧾 Overview
The Factor 55 Standard Duty Soft Shackle (1/2" x 10") is a heavy-duty recovery connection designed to replace traditional steel shackles with a lighter, safer, and more versatile solution.
Constructed from 12-strand UHMWPE synthetic rope, this soft shackle delivers exceptional strength while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. With a massive 60,000 lb minimum breaking strength, it’s built for full-size trucks, Jeeps, and demanding recovery situations where reliability is critical.
Designed for modern recovery setups, it integrates perfectly into closed-system winching, allowing you to connect straps, ropes, and recovery hardware without the risks associated with metal shackles.
✔ 1/2" diameter soft shackle for heavy-duty recovery
✔ 60,000 lb breaking strength for full-size vehicle use
✔ UHMWPE synthetic construction for strength and flexibility
✔ Lightweight and safer alternative to steel shackles
✔ Ideal for winching, towing, and kinetic recovery
🛠 Installation
- Loop-through design—no tools required.
- Pass loop through recovery point and secure with knot closure.
- Ensure proper alignment and avoid sharp edges during use.
📌 Specs
📌 Key Features & Benefits
- High Strength Rating – 60,000 lb breaking strength supports heavy vehicle recovery.
- Soft Shackle Safety – Eliminates metal-to-metal contact and reduces risk during failure.
- UHMWPE Construction – Lightweight, flexible, and extremely strong synthetic rope design.
- Closed-System Compatible – Ideal for use with Factor 55 and modern recovery setups.
- Easy Handling – Lighter and easier to use compared to traditional D-ring shackles.
📘 Specifications
- Brand: Factor 55
- Product Type: Soft Shackle
- Diameter: 1/2"
- Length: 10" (pull-to-pull)
- Material: UHMWPE 12-Strand Synthetic Rope
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 60,000 lb
- Working Load Limit: 12,000 lb
- Weight: Approx. 7 oz
- Finish: Raw Synthetic (No Coating)
- Installation Type: Loop Connection
- Sold As: Single
📦 What’s Included (What’s in the Box)
- Recovery Components
- (1) 1/2" x 10" Standard Duty Soft Shackle
🛡 Warranty
- Factor 55 Limited Warranty
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Universal (Jeeps, Trucks, SUVs)
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- ❗ Designed for vehicles approx. 7,500–12,000 lbs GVWR
- ❗ Works with recovery points, winch shackle mounts, and hitch links
- ❗ Synthetic material should be inspected regularly for wear
- ❗ Not intended for sharp edges or unprotected abrasion points