We use the best hooks available bar none. The Excel Hooks are made by Van Beest in France and the Gunnebo Hooks in Sweden. Both companies have been around for a long time and focus on quality like Viking Offroad.
The Excel hooks have large cast latches with stainless steel spring. Compare the latches in the photo below. In addition the quality of the alloy is superior to the cheap hooks found on your steel cables.
The standard hook for 3/8" Viking Winchlines are the 3/8"-7/16", PN 100501
Features:
- Heavyest duty latches of any hooks
- Material: Grade 8 Forged Alloy
- Safety Factor: MBS equals 4x WLL
- Working Load Limit (WLL) permanently marked on every hook
- Finish: Epoxy paint, safety yellow
- Temperature Range: NA
- Gunnebo Hooks are Made in Sweden
- Excel Hooks are Made in France