EirCore TrailAnchor™ — 2" Shackle Hitch Receiver with 3/4" D-Ring Recovery Point
EirCore TrailAnchor™ — 2" Shackle Hitch Receiver with 3/4" D-Ring Recovery Point
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Rated recovery point • Fits any 2" receiver
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11,000 lb working load limit · 41,000 lb break strength
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Pulls from the frame, not a body bracket
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No drilling, no tools — in and out in seconds
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Forged steel, 8.16 lb / 3.7 kg
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Moves straight to your next vehicle
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$89.99
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2 Pack
$159.99
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$209.98Tracked shipping to the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. 90-day money-back guarantee.
Each TrailAnchor pack contains:
1 × forged carbon steel shackle hitch receiver for a 2 inch opening
1 × 3/4 inch D-ring shackle
1 × hitch pin
1 × R-clip
2 × rubber washers
1 × Allen wrench
Nothing else is needed to fit it. Add the locking hitch pin if you leave the vehicle unattended.
Tracked shipping to the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, with a tracking link by email.
90-day money-back guarantee from the day of delivery. See the Refund Policy in the footer for full terms.
We are straight about what this is: a rated recovery point that mounts in a 2 inch hitch receiver. It is not a tow ball, and it does not turn a 1.25 inch receiver into a recovery point.
Check the two numbers before you buy — 11,000 lb working load limit, 41,000 lb break strength — and work to the first one, not the second.
90-day money-back guaranteeFit it, load it, use it. If TrailAnchor is not the recovery point you expected, send it back within 90 days for a full refund.
Before you trust that hook
The hook under your bumper was never meant to pull you out
It is a transit tie-down. It exists so your vehicle can be strapped to a transporter. Recovery loads are a different problem entirely.
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It is a transit tie-down
That small hook is fitted so the vehicle can be lashed down on a truck or a ship. Static, downward, evenly shared load. Nothing about that job resembles a recovery pull.
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There is no positive retention
A strap or hook sitting in an open eyelet can jump out the moment the line goes slack and snaps tight again. Nothing holds it captive. A shackle pinned through a receiver cannot come off on its own.
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It hangs off a corner, not the frame
Tie-down points are bolted to sheet metal at the corner of the body. A recovery pull loads them at an angle they were never designed for. TrailAnchor pulls from the hitch receiver, which is bolted to the frame.
Check your owner's manual: most manufacturers state in writing that tie-down points are not recovery points.
Unstoppable Recovery Performance
Built for the Moment the Strap Goes Tight
A rated recovery point that drops into any standard 2 inch receiver — no drilling, no tools, nothing permanent.
The TrailAnchor 3/4" shackle
Heavy-duty hardware for the serious off-road enthusiast
Master the Mud
Recovering your vehicle should be safe, fast and repeatable every single time.
The TrailAnchor recovery process
- Choose your sizeMatch the shackle to your vehicle's weight. TrailAnchor is a 3/4 inch D-ring on a 2 inch receiver.
- Mount the receiverSlide it into the hitch, drop the pin through and close the R-clip.
- Connect your ropePass the strap or kinetic rope through the bow, then thread the shackle pin back finger-tight.
- Check clearancesMake sure the pin is fully seated and nothing fouls the bumper or exhaust at load.
- Execute the pullApply steady tension. Keep every bystander well clear of the loaded line.
- Inspect and stowCheck the shackle and pin for damage or debris, then store it ready for next time.
Fitted in Under a Minute
No tools, no drilling, nothing permanent. If you can put a hitch pin in, you can fit this.
⏱ Keep the shackle pin finger-tight — never seize it up with a wrench, or you will not get it out in the field.
Why TrailAnchor is your best trail mate
- Rated, not guessed11,000 lb working load limit and 41,000 lb break strength, stamped into the steel.
- Pulls from the frameThe load goes into the hitch receiver, which is bolted to the chassis.
- Fits every 2 inch receiverClass III, IV and V. In and out in seconds, no drilling and no tools.
- Finish that lastsElectroplated and powder coated against road salt, mud and weather.
- Moves between vehiclesPull the pin and fit it to the next truck, or lend it for the weekend.
The TrailAnchor advantage
How it stacks up against a factory tow hook and a generic hardware-store shackle.
TRAILANCHOR
- Rated recovery point — 11,000 lb WLL, 41,000 lb break
- Pulls from the frame through the hitch receiver
- No drilling, no tools, in and out in seconds
- Moves to the next vehicle whenever you do
WHAT YOU HAVE NOW
- Tow hook with no published rating
- Bolted to a body corner, not the chassis
- Bolt-on kits often need holes drilled
- Fixed to one vehicle for good
Working load limit and break strength are not the same number. Break strength is where steel fails; the working load limit is what the part is rated to carry in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit my vehicle?
If your vehicle has a 2 inch hitch receiver, yes — that is the Class III opening TrailAnchor is built for. A 1.25 inch opening is a Class I or II receiver and will not take it. Measure the square opening across the flats, not corner to corner.
Can I just recover from the factory tow hook?
That hook is a transit tie-down. It is fitted so the vehicle can be lashed to a transporter — a static, downward, evenly shared load. Most manufacturers state in writing that it is not a recovery point. It also has no positive retention, and it bolts to a body corner rather than the frame.
What do the two ratings actually mean?
They are not the same number. The working load limit of 11,000 lb is what the part is rated to carry in normal use. The break strength of 41,000 lb is where the steel fails. The gap between them is your safety margin — work to the working load limit, not the break figure.
Can I leave it fitted all the time?
Yes. It is forged carbon steel with an electroplated and powder-coated finish, so weather is not a problem. Two practical notes: it sticks out behind the bumper, so mind your shins and anyone parking behind you, and an unattended shackle is easy to walk off with — the locking hitch pin exists for exactly that.
What strap should I use with it?
A rated recovery strap, and one whose rating you know. A recovery point is only as good as the weakest link in the line — never exceed the working load limit of the lowest-rated component, and keep people well clear of the strap while it is under tension.
Does it need any tools to fit?
No. It slides into the receiver and pins in place, the same way a ball mount does. No drilling, no cutting, no permanent modification, and it comes back out in seconds to move to another vehicle.
How do shipping and returns work?
Tracked shipping to the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, typically 8–15 days once dispatched. Every order is covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee — see the Refund Policy in the footer for the full terms.
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