Thread: So what is a D3 rated recovery point?

Originally Posted by Garry

Hi

I have tried the search function and found no real answers to my query

I only have the standard LR recovery / tow point at the front but I was informed it was not a rated recovery point for snatching

So does anyone have a D3 rated front recovery / snatch point?

G

I seem to recall seeing 6 tonnes somewhere. Looking at ' the Big lift ', the LR publicity stunt, where they hang a line of D3's off each other, I would say that is conservative. I don't believe you will have a problem with either the front or rear recovery point ratings. Others better informed may be able to confirm the ratings.

The front hook is a tie down point only or meant to be used to winch the Disco onto a flat bed truck. Having said that, I've been recovered a couple of times via a snatch strap, using the front hook.

Originally Posted by Garry

Hi

I have tried the search function and found no real answers to my query

I only have the standard LR recovery / tow point at the front but I was informed it was not a rated recovery point for snatching

So does anyone have a D3 rated front recovery / snatch point?

G

Garry,

I recall there being discussions about this previously and I seem to recall that the warning or advice from LR about the front hook not being a rated recovery/snatch point is "arse" covering from a legal liability point of view.

The front tie down hook can safely be used and has been by me and many, many others for both snatch and winch recoveries.

I think proof is in the usage and most who use their D3 off road seem to have no problems relying on this as a front recovery point.

If you want more detail have another search through previous posts as I am sure some detailed info on loading etc had been discussed.

Regards,

George

From the FAQ Sticky - a great place to find lots of info;
Does the car have recovery points?
Yes, the hooks front and rear under plastic covers, removed with a coin (see manual) are rated to the vehicle's GCM (Gross Combination Mass, GVM + GTM, so over 6000kg) and are used for recovery.

Thank you Marty! The FAQ is not there for decoration.

Yup read the FAQs, but are D3s and 4s the same in this respect?

Looking at both recovery points on my D4 doesn't instil a sense that they are equally rated.

The back hitch/recovery point looks like you could tow a Super Tanker....the front looks like a tie down point.

Has each point, as in front and back been checked for rating?

Cheers,

Kev.

Hello again

I appreciate that there is a hoop there and while it may take 6 tonnes I was informed it was not a rated snatch point

I was I suppose more interested to see if anyone had done anything different with regards to a aftermarket recovery point, like the hooks or such like I see on other vehicles

I believe the standard point is adequate but I felt I needed to ask the question as for the sake of a few dollars I could increase the safety of being snatched or snatching others

G

Given a snatch point could conceivably be needed to withstand a load of 3x the vehicle GVM or even more nobody will rate one.

The fact is the point is the same on the D3/D4 and as per FAQ it is rated to GCM. If you snatch more than that then you're into dangerous territory and will probably have broken your strap.

The point is not just a tiedown.

Many people use it as a recovery point, myself included.

Unless you wish to pay for independent testing at great cost this is as good as it gets.