Smittybilt A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle

 

Smittybilt A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle is designed for customers who want a stronger, cleaner, and easier-to-use winch connection point than a traditional winch hook. This aluminum winch shackle gives compatible trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and 4x4 recovery setups a secure attachment point for properly rated D-rings and recovery equipment. It is a strong upgrade for trail rigs, overland vehicles, work trucks, tow vehicles, and recovery-ready builds.

The A.W.S. design helps create a more controlled recovery connection by replacing the standard hook-style setup with a precision-machined shackle body. This makes the recovery system feel cleaner and more organized at the fairlead while giving customers a rugged connection point for compatible shackles. It is especially useful for customers who want their winch line termination to sit tighter and cleaner against the fairlead area.

Smittybilt machines the A.W.S. from lightweight billet aircraft-grade 6061 T-6 aluminum. This construction gives the shackle a strong recovery-focused design without adding unnecessary weight to the front of the vehicle. The aluminum body also provides a clean, premium look that pairs well with modern winches, fairleads, recovery bumpers, shackles, skid plates, and off-road accessories.

The black anodized finish gives the A.W.S. a rugged appearance while helping the shackle hold up to outdoor use. It coordinates naturally with black winch bumpers, synthetic rope setups, roller fairleads, aluminum fairleads, recovery hooks, and D-rings. The low-profile shape also helps reduce the bulky appearance that can come from a loose winch hook hanging at the front of the vehicle.

The Smittybilt A.W.S. is compatible with synthetic ropes and wire cables up to 1/2 in. diameter on confirmed applications. It works with both roller fairleads and aluminum fairleads, giving customers more flexibility across common winch setups. It is also designed to work with 3/4 in. and 7/8 in. D-rings, making it a practical recovery connection point for many properly rated recovery systems.

With a 20K lbs max load rating on confirmed applications, the A.W.S. is built for serious recovery support when used with properly matched winches, ropes, cables, shackles, bumpers, mounts, and recovery points. Customers should always confirm every component in the recovery system is rated for the intended use. The shackle is easy to install and remove, helping customers service or reconfigure the recovery setup as needed.

Whether customers are upgrading for trail recovery, overlanding, synthetic rope winching, steel cable winching, mud, snow, sand, work use, or a cleaner front-end recovery package, Smittybilt A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle delivers lightweight aluminum construction, strong connection capability, and practical recovery-ready function. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Aluminum winch shackle

Brand: Smittybilt

Product Name: A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle

Part Number: 2820

Alternate Part Number: SB2820

Vehicle Fitment: Universal fit for compatible winch recovery setups

Material: Billet aircraft-grade 6061 T-6 aluminum

Finish: Black anodized aluminum finish

Max Load Rating: 20K lbs on confirmed applications

Rope Compatibility: Synthetic rope up to 1/2 in. diameter

Cable Compatibility: Wire cable up to 1/2 in. diameter

D-Ring Compatibility: Works with 3/4 in. and 7/8 in. D-rings

Fairlead Compatibility: Works with roller and aluminum fairleads

Installation: Easy install and removal on confirmed applications

Warranty: Smittybilt Advantage Warranty coverage under applicable terms

Functionality:

• Provides a strong winch line connection point for compatible recovery setups.
• Offers a cleaner alternative to a traditional winch hook.
• Works with synthetic rope and wire cable up to 1/2 in. diameter.
• Compatible with 3/4 in. and 7/8 in. D-rings on confirmed applications.
• Works with both roller fairleads and aluminum fairleads.
• Lightweight billet aluminum construction helps reduce front-end hardware weight.
• Black anodized finish adds a rugged and clean recovery-ready appearance.
• Strong choice for customers building a more organized winch and recovery system.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a lightweight aluminum winch shackle that creates a cleaner, stronger-looking connection point than a traditional winch hook.

• Precision-machined 6061 T-6 aluminum provides strength without excessive weight.
• 20K lbs max load rating supports properly matched recovery equipment.
• Compatible with both synthetic rope and wire cable winch setups.
• Works with common 3/4 in. and 7/8 in. D-ring recovery hardware.
• Compatible with roller and aluminum fairleads for added setup flexibility.
• Black anodized finish pairs well with winches, fairleads, bumpers, and recovery accessories.
• Easy install and removal helps customers service or adjust the recovery setup.
• Strong upgrade for customers replacing a standard hook with a cleaner winch connection system.

 

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What's Included

• Smittybilt A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle
• Shackle body components, when included
• Installation instructions, when included
• Winch sold separately unless specified
• Synthetic rope or wire cable sold separately unless specified
• D-rings, fairlead, bumper, winch tray, shackles, straps, and additional recovery gear sold separately unless specified

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for compatible winch systems using synthetic rope or wire cable up to 1/2 in. diameter.
• Confirm rope or cable diameter, fairlead style, D-ring size, winch capacity, recovery gear rating, and intended use before installation.
• Compatible with roller fairleads and aluminum fairleads on confirmed applications.
• Installation may require removal of the existing winch hook, shackle positioning, line connection setup, clearance checks, and final hardware inspection.
• Do not exceed the winch shackle, winch, rope, cable, D-ring, fairlead, bumper, mount, recovery point, shackle, strap, hook, or accessory load ratings.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Smittybilt Advantage Warranty

Smittybilt A.W.S. - Aluminum Winch Shackle applications include Smittybilt Advantage Warranty coverage under applicable product warranty terms.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, abuse, modification, overloading, collision damage, impact damage outside warranty terms, normal wear, finish wear outside warranty terms, labor, removal, reinstallation, freight, incidental damages, consequential damages, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.