Recovery Points? (....on otherwise stock bumpers)
Winching
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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
This would be safer...it wouldn't take much for a strap to slip off that hook.
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/shackle.shtml
Administrator
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From: Denver, Colorado
Hi DM- No, I'm not talking about removing the cross member at the end of the frame, but the brush bar on the front bumper (see picture). Removing it leaves holes in the bumper mesh, through which I can access the frame. I'd like to put Jate rings there, just don't know if there is a standard size that fits there.
Also, there are two, very solid round holes in on the bottom of the brush bar. Do you think the brush bar's mounting is substantial enough to use these as recovery points? Perhaps a couple of d-ring shackles when off-road? The holes are in the 1/4+ inch steel framing of the brush bar, with plenty of width between them and the outside edge.
I use a trailer hitch insert for the rear.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Dave
Also, there are two, very solid round holes in on the bottom of the brush bar. Do you think the brush bar's mounting is substantial enough to use these as recovery points? Perhaps a couple of d-ring shackles when off-road? The holes are in the 1/4+ inch steel framing of the brush bar, with plenty of width between them and the outside edge.
I use a trailer hitch insert for the rear.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Dave
Mudding
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From: NYC
This would be safer...it wouldn't take much for a strap to slip off that hook.
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/shackle.shtml
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/shackle.shtml
Is this better or the jate ring in rear?
Winching
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From: Charlotte NC
This would be safer...it wouldn't take much for a strap to slip off that hook.
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/shackle.shtml
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/shackle.shtml
I have never had any safety issues with that roadless gear hook. Used it twice. Ford F250 powerstroke pulled my YJ out with it. Long as you know what your doing its safe.
Last edited by sloan74; Jan 27, 2011 at 03:46 PM.
Winching
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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
...As for knowing what you're doing, you might, and I might be getting there, but does LundRover sound like he knows what he's doing?
I don't want to hear about anyone getting killed off using something they heard about from us...the shackle isn't cheap, but it is definitely safer...
Winching
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From: Charlotte NC
Nah your link was good. I was just knocking Warn. I love their products (except their ATV winches - those are a POS), but they are so over priced...in most cases only because it says "Warn" on it. lol
Recovery Vehicle
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From: Roanoke Valley, VA
The rear receiver mount is good, but make sure you get a solid one, not one that is hollow. Add a D-Shackle rated for 3 1/2 tons or more and you should be in good shape. IMHO
AxeAngel on this forum has some great solid ones that he has been selling, but I do not see a thread on here, but here is on from LRO forum.
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums...shackle-45907/
AxeAngel on this forum has some great solid ones that he has been selling, but I do not see a thread on here, but here is on from LRO forum.
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums...shackle-45907/
Last edited by Rover_Hokie; Jan 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM.
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