Thread: Discovery 3-4 Front Recovery Points

I though the existing front and rear points on D3 / 4 were already rated for recovery?

That's what I thought too Ferret.

I'd be curious to find out how (and where) the proposed recovery points were to be secured to the chassis.

I'd like to have the option to use an equaliser strap for frontal recoveries.

Surely a central recovery point means that you don't need an equalized pull?


I've never used my front recovery yet. Only the rear to pull out Patrols, Cruisers and D1's!

A solid point steel braced between the frame (the factory one) is far better at load sharing than adding extra risk into the equation with more equipment.

I would like to be able the spread the strain of the recovery over 2 recovery points.

Originally Posted by SeanC

I would like to be able the spread the strain of the recovery over 2 recovery points.

You mean - Into a frame rail that isn't designed for it!!!!

A bridle still becomes a single point loading (on the front point)

Have you had a look at the design under there?
Have you seen how its engineered?
I'm guessing you're working on the theory of 2 is better than 1.

When you see how the frame is designed the point already there is more than capable, and a damn site better at sharing the load into the frame than any bolt on mount will ever be capable of..

This is in no way meant to be rude, but SeanC have you previously owned Pajeros? I ask because the integrity of the front factory recovery points was a point of debate and the wisdom was to always use a bridle to spread the load.

I think it's a different story with the design of the D3/4 point, and also the company's attitude to it - Mitsubishi Oz would never explicitly state that the Paj's points were anything more than nice strong tow hooks.

All that said, I wish both the Paj and D3/4's points were replaceable items. Not that most of us are going to come close to breaking either, but it's simply impossible to know how stressed they are. A climber would routinely replace any gear that he'd had a fall on, whether it looked fine or not. And it's more of an issue with second hand cars that you don't know the history of.