AR | S.I.T.H. Modular Bumper Shackle - Common Hardware REIMAGINED

[JWIX78]

AR | S.I.T.H. Modular Bumper Shackle - Common Hardware REIMAGINED

Just because something has been around for a hundred years and commonly used doesn't mean it cant be looked at with today's technology, design principles, and manufacturing capabilities to refine the product.

I doubt there has ever been a company that sat down with the intent to make a vehicle specific shackle and not just resize hardware to make it work, but design it to fit the vehicle's design and its purpose. This isn't a rehash of crane tackle or something you would find in the hands of a longshoreman. The S.I.T.H. is 100% Bronco Modular Bumper, through and through. Made to be used, abused, and torture tested. It's a statement piece.


The Numbers and Specs

SITH-7075 T6 rated at 74,000-78,000 PSI weighs in at 1.7 lbs ea. (FEA data to be provided soon)
The Bolt-18-8 Rockwell B55 70,000 lb Tensile 35,000 lb Shear

Color

Watermelon Sugar Red & BADLANDS Orange - Powdercoated and then post machined for highlights

Why we're doing this

I want a bespoke recovery shackle. One that doesn't jingle. One that doesn't easily sway. No need for silencers. I want a bolt that isn't off the shelf. I actually want it hidden. I want it clean. I want a shackle with some presence. I want them to be asymmetrical. I want a shackle that doesn't look like it's from Harbor Freight sprayed in a fancy shade of KRYLON.

Availability

The S.I.T.H. will be release in two colors. You can select between Watermelon Sugar Red and BADLANDS Orange. S.I.T.H. will begin machining, beginning the week of January 3rd. We'll shoot for ship dates in mid February.

We'll continue to release custom colors and finishes throughout the year. Continue to follow the thread for upcoming colors.

Pricing:

Retail price for the AR | S.I.T.H. is $425.00

BRONCO6G members are eligible for a 20% discount, making the price per pair: $340.00!!

NOW TO THE FUN PART:

If you would like to pre-order your S.I.T.H. Shackles, here's what you'll need to do.

1. Reply in this thread: SEND IT! (I'll go back through this thread and send PMs with the coupon code to those that have already said SEND IT.)

2. We will PM you with a one time use coupon code for the ARCHETYPE RACING website, to use at checkout

3. Go to the link, also provided in the PM, to the S.I.T.H., and you'll be able to check out with the BRONCO6G 20% discount.

4. Spam F5 on the tracking link, once you have it, while you're waiting for your S.I.T.H. Shackles to arrive.

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SEND IT

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[Smheard]

The new product photos were also added to Post 1.

Dang it should I just write you a check for $4k and have you SEND IT for everything?

 

[Smheard]

Dang it should I just write you a check for $4k and have you SEND IT for everything?

@EIGHTLUG I'm only partially kidding simply because you've already got $2K but I'm damn sure willing if those wheels can be a part of the deal!!!!

 

[mortgagebruce]

What size Allen is needed for the bolts?

 

[EIGHTLUG]

What size Allen is needed for the bolts?

3/8" hex drive.

 

[Dragline]

They arrived! Now if only I was at home instead of work...

 

[Gumbeaux]

1: Did you ever get a SITH-R measurement for the Curt hitch? I can do that for you if still needed.

2: I looked at the updates but did not flush out how much further out the Badlands Orange will be. Red looks awesome too, but I’m holding out for the BO. Any timing updates for those?

Can’t wait to get these, the Stirrups and the other AR goodies…

 

[RKirby]

Received mine yesterday and they look great! AR's quality is something to admire.

 

[RKirby]

They arrived! Now if only I was at home instead of work...

That's why I had mine sent to work

 

[EIGHTLUG]

1: Did you ever get a SITH-R measurement for the Curt hitch? I can do that for you if still needed.

2: I looked at the updates but did not flush out how much further out the Badlands Orange will be. Red looks awesome too, but I’m holding out for the BO. Any timing updates for those?

Can’t wait to get these, the Stirrups and the other AR goodies…

I still need that CURT data. I just want to make sure the fitment is spot on. You know me.

 

[EIGHTLUG]

1: Did you ever get a SITH-R measurement for the Curt hitch? I can do that for you if still needed.

2: I looked at the updates but did not flush out how much further out the Badlands Orange will be. Red looks awesome too, but I’m holding out for the BO. Any timing updates for those?

Can’t wait to get these, the Stirrups and the other AR goodies…

The SITHs for the other colors are being machined and powdercoated now. I expect to receive them all toward the end of this month. That's BADLANDS orange and a handful of the ERUPTION green units.

 

[Brianstrange]

Send it!

Did you get your Bronco?

 

[gdeangel]

Send it!

 

[50Mustang]

Send It!

 

[Dragline]

Installed my SITHs today.

This was actually my second attempt. The first attempt I ended up ruining some of the PTFE washers, Curtis was kind enough to replace them for me. A few notes on install:

• If you have precision measuring tools (caliper/mics) measure everything first and calculate the shim pack thickness needed. Easier than trying to guess.
• The original instructions weren't clear to me on only installing on one side, and the outboard side at that. I was trying to install on both sides initially.
• I also didn't realize the first time I tried to install that the threads engage before the body of the bolt is in the washers. It was obvious, I just didn't pay attention. If the body of the bolt isn't perfectly aligned with the washers it can drag them in to the shackle, ruining them.
• The female end of a 3/8 extension should be about the perfect size to align these.

Very nice product. As with all the AR products there's so much attention to detail it's impressive.

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