Recovery Points

Let's hope :!:
I'll let you know when I know more.

Thought i'd resurect this for reference :wink:

I haven't seen Dave for a while but when I do I'll ask him if he's still pursuing the idea... and whether they'll be cheaper than that.

Sure the ADR set is more expensive than the jate rings but theoretically it's a better way to recover a coil sprung vehicle.

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Originally posted by hook
Just finished putting front recovery point on HOK. on page 7 in the gallery HOK under the knife page 2 they are from https://www.expeditionexchange.com/smb/

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Originally posted by Defender200Tdi
That's a really neat solution Hook.

It seems like a good arrangement for people in States that will allow attachments to the front of the bullbar. You guys in NSW will have to come up with some other alternative I guess.

I note the Expedition Exchange is in USA, are they available in Australia or did you mail order them?

Paul

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On this aspect I have been chatting to an Aussie recovery point bloke who after discussing with me exactly these issues has decided to manufacture and test a set of these type of recovery points. If all goes to plan he should be able to manufacture and sell locally cheaper than importing from USA and going through that hassle.

Having said that - what would you be prepared to pay for these - ie recovery points and backing plates as a set. :?:

Surely you would pay at least the same as a hook, say $50. If the quality of the work was good as high as $80 I would have thought to be reasonable.

Well he was talking sub $80price as an estimate but I suppose we'll see what comes of it.

I'm really interested (as he is of course) to hear feedback from others among you as I think we should encourage anyone local who is willing to make parts suitable for Land Rover applications.

Looks like they'll be provided in black powdercoat.

This seems like a good idea to me as it would blend nicely with the bar, and not be so obvious as an "addition that may protrude from the front of the bar" if you run into anyone who likes to play "by the book" so to speak.

Also a price of around $160 a pair including backing plate and hardware, is likely.

Comments please, and who is interested in buying some ?

I'll get some mounted to my bar as soon as they pass stress / load testing and I'll post a few pics at the same time.

If I didn't have some i'd get some. If you put a post on the overlander or 4wd monthly forums you may get a few sales as well.

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Vlad,

Count me in! Let me know when they're ready and where to send the money.


Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

G'day all,
Straight from the D2 workshop manual,, :wink: " the towing eyes at the front and rear of the vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and must not be used to tow a trailer or caravan."

"FRONT: a single towing eye, set behind a removable panel in the front spoiler. DO NOT use the front lashing rings for towing" note, these front lashing rings are back near the gear box.

"REAR: A pair of towing eyes at the rear of the vehicle can be used as lashing rings and for towing another light vehicle."
The manual warns that "Snatch" Recovery should be avoided.... Now note it says should not must, which is a vast differance when reading maint manuals, and yes that is a convention for all international manuals. The Manual will use the terms warning, caution, or note, to highlight varying degrees of importance of a paragraph,, this paragraph did not warrant any of these highlights

I have questioned the LR tech dept on this one, and they have advised me that the TOWING EYES can be used for off road recovery,,, towing out of bogs and winching ETC [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] ,,, but try and avoid recovery from these points if it involves "snatching " which by intent will magnify the force exerted on these points. :evil:

I have used these three points a bit up here on the Cape to both tow and be towed out of bogs. 8O ......... but I have not snatch as yet :roll:

Hope this helps