Thread: Rated recovery points?

Originally Posted by Loubrey

First time on APT's website...

They've got some very nice gear!!!

Cheers,

Lou

I will be getting the steering guard from there for my 110 given that I will use the LR winch bar

Yeah Noogie the front ones are a pair and they go around the bumper and bolt up to the chassis. from what I've read they need to be used as a pair when there is load on them. The rear one bolts up to the rear cross member in the centre.

Thanks for that.

Originally Posted by ProjectDirector

If you don't have steering guard try this one which comes with recovery points where you can attach your shackles
APT Fabrication for Land Rover parts - Defender steering guard (AF1020)

Now that looks like a really nice bit of kit
Thanks mate

Originally Posted by Samblers

I also concluded that "rated" recovery points means nothing. Rated by who? If you fit them yourself then its up to you to decide if they are suitable for the intended purpose... no one else will guarantee it.

Sam

I believe "rated" means that they have been tested to confirm stress tolerances, breaking strains etc etc. This is the case with rated shackles and the like. In the case of shackles, if it is "rated" it will be stamped with the suggested safe load limit e.g. "WWL 3 1/4 T" meaning that, based on testing, it is 'rated' to a max of three and one quarter tonnes.

Cheers,
Nige

Originally Posted by noyakfat

I believe "rated" means that they have been tested to confirm stress tolerances, breaking strains etc etc. This is the case with rated shackles and the like. In the case of shackles, if it is "rated" it will be stamped with the suggested safe load limit e.g. "WWL 3 1/4 T" meaning that, based on testing, it is 'rated' to a max of three and one quarter tonnes.

Cheers,
Nige

You're correct Nige. However, the place on the vehicle to which the hook or eye is attached is not rated, nor is the actual attachment. A rated 'hook' could be attached to a baked bean can that has been super-glued to the headlight! In many respects the 'rating' may amount to very little. Be mindful that the chassis of a Defender is made of fairly thin mild steel. Its strength is in its 'box section', and its re-enforcement at locations that are subject to greater stress.

Cheers
KarlB

Mick I have a similar plate without the tow points.

It's a good piece of kit but check it will fit with your current bar and winch.

See ya soon

Originally Posted by KarlB

the place on the vehicle to which the hook or eye is attached is not rated, nor is the actual attachment.

Cheers
KarlB

OK, now I see what you guys are getting at I just thought there was confusion over the actual term.

I agree whole-heartedly about fitting recovery points to chassis strong points. Thanks Karl for the clarification.

Cheers,
Nige