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Old 04-11-2021, 12:41 PM
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Default Recovery/towing eyes with factory tow hitch

Hello - has anyone installed the recovery eyes on a bumper which already has the factory tow hitch? All of the videos/instructions seem to only be for folks without one. I imagine the installation might be a lot trickier.

Thinking of installing this kit on my P400 SE https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/...kit-black.html
 
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Don't worry, exactly the same. Did it 3 days ago. Max. 2 hours single handed ( use a big carton box under it when you slide it off and when you reinstall )


 
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Since I already had the tow hitch, I just added a recovery ring to it.
 
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Old 04-11-2021, 11:03 PM
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Thanks for the confirmation @Defendit..

@wlindsey@gmail.com That is my plan for now, but the dual recovery points are attractive for distributing the load. I haven’t seen what Land Rover rates the tow bar at, but the recovery points are 14,330 lbs!
 
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Installed and painted rescue orange + powerfuluk.co.uk finishers - should be from factory or as an option.


 
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Originally Posted by Defendit..
Installed and painted rescue orange + powerfuluk.co.uk finishers - should be from factory or as an option.

I've been debating, and you just sold me...
Nervous about taking the bumper off but by all accounts I can find, it is actually fairly simple.
 
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