Has anybody bought a set of lifting shackles from these guys in the past?
http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/...ckles-3522.cfm
I ordered up a set because I only had one on my truck but when I received them there was a problem.
They fit the rear bumper and wheel tie downs with no problems but are too narrow to fit the stock front bumper/frame holes. I just measured them and they are in fact 2-3/4" inside width as stated on the website. The one stocker I had measures 3" inside width.
Any suggestions on the best method to widen them that 1/4" without losing any strength? Can I heat them up a bit or are they hardened to some degree? I guess I could always try widening them with a threaded rod and a couple nuts/washers on the inside.