I decided to pick up this clevis hook with a latch (rated 6600 lbs.) and take the d-shackle off and put back in the winch gear bag. 
Picture 100_2243 is the winch with the d-shackle and 100_2244 is the new clevis hook.
Hooked up and ready for winching down some sugar maple, I have to bend the cotter key some more in the a.m.
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			Picture 100_2243 is the winch with the d-shackle and 100_2244 is the new clevis hook.
Hooked up and ready for winching down some sugar maple, I have to bend the cotter key some more in the a.m.
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