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Old 01-14-2022, 08:25 AM
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Up here in Canada we got some good offroad trails not as good as some in the states but still good I was planning on taking the disco offroad with a 2in rhino rods lift and no all terrain tires just the stock tires the trail is rated 2/5. If it gets stuck because of not having AT's where are the recovery points on the front and the back??
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 09:26 AM
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Yes. If you don't have a trailer hitch, both front and rear are covered by plastic covers. If you have a trailer hitch, the rear recovery point is exposed. Front is covered.

I recommend you get a big slotted (flat head) screw driver to remove the pieces. If you want to be fancy, get a Nite Ize Doohickey Key tool (see link below). This tool is PERFECT for removing these panels. Also bottle opener, etc. I think you can use a coin to remove the plastic pieces but a real tool is the way to go.

https://www.niteize.com/product/Dooh...Multi-Tool.asp

Refer to your owners manual for specifics on the recovery points. If you snow bashing, I would recommend removing both front and rear covers beforehand.

Side note: See below link for digital version of your owners manual.

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 09:51 AM
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It says the front recovery points are for on-road use only
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 10:26 AM
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do reinstall the front cover after offroading fun? or just keep it off?

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/.../proc/G1939167
 
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Or cut an access hole in the panel so you don't have to fight with the panel at the worst possible time.
Photos and discussion of this is elsewhere on this forum if you search for it.
I wouldn't be so concerned about getting stuck with those stock tires as I would be about cutting a sidewall.
But a 2 out of 5 rated trail sounds like a slightly rutted dirt road.
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 11:23 AM
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but ive heard there is some more tough mud out there I'm going to either use my 4runner on Goodyear At's or ima try it with the disco
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 03:01 PM
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The front recovery point is strong. And you are using it for off road use so, good to go?

You can keep the cover off or put it back on personal preference. I think the car looks better with it on. So I keep mine on most of the time.

Yeah these cars come alive off road once you install some good off road tires.
 
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Old 01-14-2022, 03:03 PM
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thanks!!! totally agree with the offroad tire comment.

Also make sure to fully assess the offroad conditions before embarking...I've learned that lesson more times than I care to admit!
 
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Old 01-17-2022, 09:57 PM
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This. You got 21"s or 20"s on there? Full size or diet spare?

Originally Posted by ponderosajack
I wouldn't be so concerned about getting stuck with those stock tires as I would be about cutting a sidewall.
 
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Old 01-18-2022, 09:26 AM
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Yesterday I removed the front cover, measured the area where the hook is located, cut it out with a Dremel tool, and remounted. Pretty straightforward process and thankfully no broken clips. Picture of cutout and reinstallation.
Cutout where front tow hook is located

Reinstallation of cover. Can't see the hole unless you reach under the cover.
 
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