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Old 01-18-2012, 07:46 PM
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Default recovery points on a factory brush bar?

are the ring/hoops on the bumper recovery points? here is a pic of what I am talking about.




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Old 01-18-2012, 08:23 PM
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Yes but not very strong ones.
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:31 PM
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My theory. If you can't sit on it, then don't use it as a recovery point.
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Old 01-18-2012, 11:09 PM
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Those tabs are for removing your brush bar. Tie it to another vehicle and reverse or have them go forward.
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Old 01-19-2012, 12:21 AM
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There are recovery points on the actual frame near the bumper. Not sure how strong
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There are recovery points on the actual frame near the bumper. Not sure how strong
they are though
not recovery points, simply tie down loops for transport..
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Old 01-19-2012, 05:25 AM
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tie a strap around your frame and run it up to your passengar side window and stick on the seat with a d ring attached.
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Old 01-19-2012, 03:05 PM
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Get a jate ring for the time being. Really no other option besides an aftermarket front bumper
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Get a jate ring for the time being. Really no other option besides an aftermarket front bumper
someone on dweb was selling his jate rings cheap
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There is a plug in one for the rear trailer hitch receiver.
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