Thread: one_iota's front recovery points

Thought Id show you how I addressed the problem.

360 degree rotating points. Used with a shackle you get movement in both plains to minimise stresses when under load. They work a treat.

The only problem was getting the mag drill to stick to the bumper while I cut the holes.

Jon

Another option is the after market tubular winch bar supplied by RovaCraft or LR Tuning. Has a factory option for pivoting recovery hooks.

Gavster, is that bar on your vehicle or a sales photo? Did you have to trim the grill?
I'm a bit worried, I bought that bar from Rovacraft, who assured me it was okay for an aircon County and Warn Hi-mount. The LR Tuning site lists different bars for the Hi Mount versus other winches and requires trimming for a/c vehicles.

Originally Posted by isuzutoo-eh

Gavster, is that bar on your vehicle or a sales photo? Did you have to trim the grill?
I'm a bit worried, I bought that bar from Rovacraft, who assured me it was okay for an aircon County and Warn Hi-mount. The LR Tuning site lists different bars for the Hi Mount versus other winches and requires trimming for a/c vehicles.

I just bought and fitted one of these bars to the wifes ninety. I didnt have to cut anything to fit the winch but I used a T max winch so this may make a difference. By the way Gavster what price are the pivoting recovery hooks for the bar.

Allan

Hi boys - that photo was a LR Tuning bar - I think I downloaded the photo from AULRO (sorry can't remember!) but the RovaCraft bar looks very similar (see Rovacraft).

The RovaCraft bar costs $850, plus $95 for each pivoting recovery point - according to a quote I got a few months ago. The matching alloy steering guard costs an extra $330.

Daniel / Mulgo is ordering and fitting mine to my new Puma - hopefully this week.

For my needs it's the best looking, best approach angle, takes most winches, lightest full bar and offers reasonable protection - and has the inbuilt rated points just where you want them and pivoting - though I agree with those who believe the ARB bar will protect against an animal strike better.

My rationale is the bar will need replacement either way at a decent speed, and I don't believe there is likely to be a significant safety difference relative to the nature of the vehicle. Plus it keeps it looking like a Defender - not a Troopy