Upgrade your towing setup and eliminate the hassle of seized threads, rusted pins, and lost hardware. The Snap-D 12mm D Shackle is the go-to heavy-duty all-rounder in the Snap-D range, engineered to deliver reliable strength, effortless operation, and complete road-legal compliance for trailers up to 2500kg ATM.
Forged from premium marine-grade 304 stainless steel, this shackle features Snap-D’s patented spring-loaded captive pin system. With no threads to wind, cross, or corrode, hitching and unhitching takes just a simple push, half-turn, and release. With its clean D-profile and high load rating, it's the ultimate hassle-free shackle for tandem trailers, caravans, and boat rigs.
Key Features & Benefits
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Patented Half-Turn Quick Connect: Forget fumbling with pliers or spanners to free frozen threads. Push in, rotate 180 degrees, and lock into place in seconds.
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Captive Pin System: The pin remains permanently housed within the shackle body when opened, so it will never drop into the dirt, mud, or boat ramp water.
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Marine-Grade 304 Stainless Steel: Solid stainless steel body and internal spring resist rust, salt corrosion, and road grit, keeping your hitch looking clean and working smoothly season after season.
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Transport & Road-Legal Compliant: Stamped with its 2500kg ATM rating directly on the shackle leg, meeting Australian (AS 4177) and New Zealand towing standards for hassle-free roadside inspections.
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Anti-Theft Ready: Fully compatible with Snap-D retaining clips to secure the shackle directly to your safety chain and prevent theft when parked.
Ideal Applications
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Tandem-axle trailers (1500kg to 2500kg ATM)
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Large boat trailers and offshore fishing rigs
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Medium to heavy caravans and camper trailers
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Horse floats and livestock trailers
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Heavy-duty tradie trailers and equipment haulers
Specifications & Fitment
Fitment Note: Please allow 14 mm – 15 mm of clearance in your tow bar mounting hole to ensure the retaining roll pin passes through smoothly. Note: For trailers exceeding 2.5T ATM with dual chains, Australian regulations require two compliant shackles, each rated for the trailer’s full gross weight.
| Specification |
Dimension / Detail |
| Maximum Towing Capacity |
2500kg ATM (2.5 Tonne) |
| Main Pin Diameter |
12mm |
| Internal Leg Width |
23mm |
| Material |
Premium 304 Stainless Steel |
| Locking Mechanism |
Spring-Loaded Captive Pin (Half-Turn) |
| Standards Compliance |
AS 4177 / AS 2741 / NZS 5467 |
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Is It In Stock?
Over 98% of the products listed on our website are in stock.
If a part is not currently in stock, we will notify you as soon as we process your order. We process all orders on the same business day they are received.
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Packaging
Rest assured that all items will be securely packaged to minimise the risk of damage during transit. Fragile or high-value parts may be packaged with additional protective materials such as bubble wrap, foam padding, or reinforced cartons.
Where Do You Ship From?
All parts are stocked and shipped from our location at The Boat Works Marina on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Shipping Rates
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Free Shipping – Australia
We offer Free Shipping on parts orders over $55 within Australia.
If you select Free Freight, your order will generally be sent using Australia Post Standard or another standard delivery service.
Australia Post standard delivery is typically 4–10 business days within Australia.
If delivery time is important, we recommend selecting one of our paid express freight services.
Please note:
- Certain items do not qualify for Free Freight. Please refer to the product description for details.
- Dangerous goods, oils, lubricants, DeFOUL, Propspeed products, batteries, and certain oversized items may be excluded from Free Freight and may require road freight services.
Order Tracking
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Who Do You Ship With?
We ship using:
- Australia Post
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International Orders
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