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The Factor 55 UltraHook vs Traditional Hooks The basic hook was invented around 23,000 years ago. Winch hooks—well, not quite as long ago. But for as long as winches have been around, most have had a hook as standard equipment at the end of their line. Many winches include a forged steel hook and they’ve done the job. However, a more modern, advanced replacement is available, and you may want to seriously consider switching to it. What is The Factor 55 UltraHook? Every once in a while, a better mousetrap gets made, and the Factor 55 UltraHook is just that....

Factor 55 Cross Beam shackle on the left, the Crosby shackle on the right. Factor 55 Crossbeam Shackle vs Screw Pin Bow Shackles Shackles are like the glue that holds everything together during a vehicle recovery. And like glue, there are a host of different kinds with various qualities. Here, we’ll be looking at hard shackles which are made from metal. Specifically, the new Factor 55 Crossbeam Shackle and how it stacks up to other screw pin bow shackles. What is the Factor 55 Crossbeam Shackle? The Factor 55 Crossbeam Shackle is designed to be the ultimate recovery point. It has a...

Factor 55 products can be found pretty much anywhere off-road vehicles go. From your local trails and off-road parks, to the most challenging off-road racetracks in the world, racing is a critical space for our company. This is because racing is a great, real-world test bed for our products, and our brand has built a name and reputation based on its performance in competition. Racing lets us put our products through their paces, develop new items, and keep us on the path of innovation and product development. After all, if Factor 55 gear can stand up to the rigors of...

Introducing New Factor 55 Industrial Strength Rigging – Soft Shackle and Rope Retention Pulley The Industrial Soft Shackle and XXL Rope Retention Pulley bring the popular truck winching rigging gear to the industrial market, built for heavier loads and higher working load limits. Truck RRP and soft shackle combo on left, in comparison to RRP XXL and Soft Shackle combo, on right. RRP XXL - Extra-large friction pulley perfectly sized for industrial applications The RRP XXL, Factor 55’s largest pulley ring, has a working load limit (WLL) of 56,000 lbs. at a 3:1 safety factor, and 34,000 lbs. at a...