a49erFootballFan said:
I have a shackle already, I guess my question should have been, does a shackle meet the requirements for the jamboree?
Yes 49er, A shackle D-ring in your rear hitch is perfect. As you have seen in some of my pics, I have factory tow hooks on front and the Baja shackle in my hitch on the back and that is all they ask for for the Jamborees.
From the Jeep Jamboree FAQ:
DOES MY JEEP 4X4 NEED SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR A JAMBOREE?
Yes! The following is MANDATORY for all registered vehicles: > Jeep vehicles must have four-wheel drive with a low-range (4-LO) transfer case > Front and rear tow hooks must be properly mounted to the frame with grade-eight bolts > Drawbars, receiver hitches, or aftermarket bumpers with manufacturers installed clevis or D-ring anchor points are acceptable alternates to tow hooks. If you don’t have tow hooks, you may be turned away at registration without a refund > All open-topped vehicles, including older models (CJs, Scramblers, and Willys), must have roll bars > A full-size spare tire; a space-saver spare (donut) just won’t do Do you recommend additional Equipment? > Skid plates covering the oil pan, gas tank, and transfer case. Mandatory for the Rubicon Trail > Rock rails for Jeep Liberty, Cherokee, Patriot, Grand Cherokee, and Commander vehicles registered for higher-rated trails. Rock rails are iron moldings designed to protect your vehicle’s rocker sills from damage. Strongly advised for Jamborees with rocky terrain. Mandatory for the Rubicon Trail. Please contact the Jeep Jamboree USA office for additional information. > Heavy-duty, 20-foot nylon tow straps (20,000 pound minimum rating) with looped ends. TOW STRAPS WITH METAL HOOKS ARE NOT PERMITTED > Body lifts/suspension lifts up to six inches (combined) are permitted. Running boards and snowplow frames are not permitted > Tires over 37 inches are not permitted.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING IN ADDITION TO MY JEEP 4X4?
Here’s what we recommend you pack: 1) A CB radio. It’s a great way to communicate on the trail and is highly recommended, 2) Snacks, 3) A tent, if camping, 4) Warm clothes. It may not be cold when you arrive, but temperatures can drop overnight, 5) Insect repellent and sunscreen, 6) A camera with lots of film and/or a video camera, 7) Flashlights with fresh batteries, 8) An ice chest filled with your favorite NON-ALCOHOLIC beverages.