A receiver shackle bracket, or recovery hitch, slides into a vehicle tow bar receiver and gives a fixing point for a bow shackle or soft shackle during 4WD recovery. It is used in place of the tow ball tongue, which should never be used as a recovery point.
Linkworld makes receiver shackle brackets in high-strength carbon steel and alloy steel for 4WD accessory brands, trailer parts distributors and OEM buyers. Shape, receiver size, pin holes and finish are made to your drawing or sample, and brackets can be packed in your own branded boxes.
Receiver Shackle Bracket Specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product | Receiver shackle bracket / recovery hitch |
| Receiver size | 50 mm square (2 inch) or to drawing |
| Material | High-strength carbon steel or alloy steel |
| Finish | Black powder coat, zinc plated or hot-dip galvanised |
| Pin holes | Single or dual position to drawing |
| Shackle interface | For bow shackles or soft shackles, to drawing |
| Packing | Own-brand boxes, bulk cartons |
Other sizes and finishes can be made to drawing or sample.
Where Receiver Shackle Brackets Are Used
- 4WD recovery a recovery point at the rear of the vehicle
- Recovery kits sold with shackles, straps and hitch pins
- Tow bar accessory ranges accessories for tow bar receivers
- Off-road accessory brands own-brand recovery hardware
What to Check Before Ordering
Confirm the receiver size, the shackle type the bracket is designed for, and whether the hitch pin and shackle are part of the kit. Recovery equipment is safety equipment, so the design, material and any rated capacity or marking must come from your own engineering and the standards your market requires. We make the part to your drawing and specification.
Common Purchasing Mistakes
Leaving the receiver size open. 50 mm Australian receivers and other sizes are not interchangeable. State the size.
Not stating what is in the kit. Say whether the pin and shackle are included, so packing is correct.
Choosing the finish late. Powder coat colour and zinc or galvanised base should be agreed with the order.
Changing the design after approval. Any change to shape or material should come with a new drawing revision.
What to Send with Your Enquiry
| Item | What to tell us |
|---|---|
| Drawing or sample | Bracket drawing with material and dimensions |
| Receiver size | 50 mm or other |
| Finish | Powder coat colour, zinc or galvanised |
| Kit contents | Bracket only, or with pin and shackle |
| Quantity | Order quantity |
| Packing | Own-brand box or bulk carton |
| Destination | Destination port |
Packing and Supply for Distributors
We pack receiver shackle brackets in bulk cartons for trade distribution, or in your own branded boxes, buckets and small packs for retail. Each size can carry its own label. For customers who plan several deliveries through the year, we offer free warehouse storage and staged shipments.
Work With Linkworld
Linkworld has more than 20 years of fastener export experience and runs its own cold heading workshop. Our own QC team checks dimensions, holes and coating against your drawing in our inspection room before every shipment. We make recovery hardware to drawing, so your own design, logo and packaging are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a receiver shackle bracket used for?
It fits into a tow bar receiver and gives a proper point to attach a shackle for 4WD vehicle recovery.
What receiver size do you make?
50 mm square receivers are standard in Australia. Other sizes can be made to drawing.
Can you make receiver shackle brackets to our design?
Yes. We make them to your drawing or sample, including your logo and packaging.
What finishes are available?
Black powder coat, zinc plating or hot-dip galvanising.
Is the hitch pin included?
Tell us the kit contents you need, and we will quote the bracket and parts to your specification.
Looking for receiver shackle brackets under your own brand?
Send the drawing, finish, quantity and packing you need through the enquiry form below, and our team will reply with the options that fit your range.
Send an Enquiry
Send a drawing, sample or clear reference photo. Add the quantity and application if available, and we can start from the information you already have.