Thread: one_iota's front recovery points

One Iota I have done exactly the same procedure - and used the hooks in anger

The system works

A couple of blokes have said "that's no good, the hooks will break" and "you've got to have the hooks pulling level"

I want someone to define "level" to me - especially as every recovery will have different angles.

Anyway, I'm glad you have posted your set-up.

Note: I've always used the equaliser strap.

What a good thread - and what a great set of front recovery points...

Scallops' Recovery Points

Yeah I know....

Originally Posted by Scallops

What a good thread - and what a great set of front recovery points...

Scallops' Recovery Points

Hey Scallops - you run your second bolt (the one not using the the original anti-crush tube hole) the whole way through the chassis, or just through one side.

Hmm, maybe better explained by asking - you running two 140mm bolts per hook or one 140mm and one short (50-60mm) one? (kinda like Iota's)

PS nice work on both these threads gentlemen - very useful info.

Originally Posted by n plus one

Hey Scallops - you run your second bolt (the one not using the the original anti-crush tube hole) the whole way through the chassis, or just through one side.

Hmm, maybe better explained by asking - you running two 140mm bolts per hook or one 140mm and one short (50-60mm) one? (kinda like Iota's)

PS nice work on both these threads gentlemen - very useful info.

The latter - one 140mm and one shorter.

I have seen those hooks bend, not snap luckily, under load, i dont trust them at all. I think they are all made in China. About 6 months ago I made up some templates to go from the bull bar mounting bolts to the front of those ARB eyes on the bull bar basically copying the the ARB mount. It would require a bit of grinding and welding to get them ito position but i think this is the best solution (going to use 8 or 10mm plate). All I need to do is find the time to go to the laser cutters and get the thing fabed upIll take pictures then and post them. Dont hold breath though might take a while.
Mal

Originally Posted by malsgoing130

I have seen those hooks bend, not snap luckily, under load, i dont trust them at all. I think they are all made in China. About 6 months ago I made up some templates to go from the bull bar mounting bolts to the front of those ARB eyes on the bull bar basically copying the the ARB mount. It would require a bit of grinding and welding to get them ito position but i think this is the best solution (going to use 8 or 10mm plate). All I need to do is find the time to go to the laser cutters and get the thing fabed upIll take pictures then and post them. Dont hold breath though might take a while.
Mal

Forged hooks bend , the cast ones snap .

They'll bend/snap if loaded right up on the tips (or over loaded anywhere).

I'm happy that a well mounted pair bridled will hold for anything but the most extreme recovery.

Having said that, your solution sounds much better - I look forward to stealing the idea from you once it's posted

I fitted front recovery hooks to Peril as I didn't fancy using the reinforced eyes on the ARB winch bar.

I used 75 x 50 x 6 unequal angle which was a bit of an overkill but it was all I could get hold of at the time. I wanted to get the recovery hooks as far forward as I could without impeding the ARB reinforced eyes to minimise a bridle rubbing on the winch bar. (I always use a bridle.)

The recovery hook bolts attach to the winch bar whilst the rear bolt goes through the chasis rail.

Can't say I'm impressed with how the recovery hook bolts and the retainer clips are rusting. I only put them on about three months ago.