Thread: D2a front recovery with standard bumper

I too have fitted the same recovery points. All I did was take the front bumper plastic off the car and leave the steel backing plate in place.

Only a temporary fix but it does give you a much better aproach angle until the bullbar is on.

dont bother with a template mate just hold it up n see what looks good n cut it!!!!

I butchered mine but the bar was stuffed before i started! it only needs a shave off the hole for the tow hook.,

Thanks for the photo kid.

Now I have some idea of how far it sticks out, an where.

I'm actually going to try and fit the drivers side first, as it looks easier.

I have a D2a and have done exactly what you're proposing. It looks very neat. I painted them black before installing them and you can hardly tell they are there. I guess it depends on if you want to draw attention to them or not!

I installed the anchors while the bumper was off then held the bumper up to the anchors and marked where to cut. I found I had to cut a slot for the anchor to poke through then had to cut a bit of a scallop either side of the slot to allow the D shackle to move freely when pulling at different angles.

It works really well. I took some photos, I'll try and find them.

Cheers,
Russ

I think all recovery points should be painted red ... some clubs insist on this rule too.

Originally Posted by MickS

I think all recovery points should be painted red ... some clubs insist on this rule too.

but that would ruin my green n yellow color scheme im working on!

This looks like the type of thing I am looking to add to my D2 (pre facelift). What are these hooks called or known as so I can do a search for where to buy them. Also do they bolt into existing holes in the chassis or are they welded on?