ARB Soft Connect Shackle – 14.5T Synthetic Recovery Shackle

ARB Soft Connect Shackle – 14.5T Synthetic Recovery Shackle

Staying safe during vehicle recovery is critical, and using properly rated gear makes all the difference. The ARB Soft Connect Shackle is designed as a safer alternative to traditional steel shackles, reducing the risk of injury during recoveries while delivering exceptional strength and reliability.

Manufactured from CE-certified, high-tensile UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) synthetic rope, this soft shackle delivers a 14.5-ton (31,900 lb) breaking strength while remaining lightweight, flexible, and easy to handle. The updated construction features a high-tensile braided outer shield that improves abrasion resistance and protects the core rope from cuts and wear during use.

The Soft Connect Shackle uses a secure ball-and-loop connection system. The loop tightens firmly around the knot under load, creating a secure connection that cannot slip or release during recovery. Designed to act as a safety fuse, the soft shackle will generally fail before any metal recovery points, reducing the risk of dangerous flying metal components.

Ideal for off-road recoveries, overlanding, and 4WD use, the ARB Soft Connect Shackle is suitable for vehicles up to 3.5T GVM, floats in water, resists short-term UV exposure, and stores quietly without rattling. A mesh-and-nylon drawstring storage bag is included to allow proper drying and easy storage in your recovery kit.

Features & Benefits

• 14.5T (31,900 lb) breaking strength

• CE-certified, high-tensile UHMWPE synthetic rope

• Safer than steel shackles when used correctly

• Acts as a fuse to reduce risk of flying metal in recoveries

• Updated braided outer shield for improved abrasion resistance

• Flexible design attaches to most rated recovery points

• UV-resistant, water-resistant, and floats

• Suitable for vehicles up to 3.5T GVM

• Easy to store, lightweight, and silent in transport

• Updated slide-lock loop design (no drawstring)

• Instructions printed on storage bag and included separately