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  1. 9th April 2017, 03:28 PM #1
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    D4 Recovery points

    I have just purchased one of the last D4's. HSE.

    ARB do not make recovery brackets for the D4.
    There's a fairly substantial cast eye at the rear and a steel loop at the front.
    The handbook states "both front and rear towing eyes are designed for on-road recovery only.
    If used for any other purpose, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury."
    What do you do if stuck in sand or mud and you need to be snatched out?

    Thanks guys
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    I know some will say 'Discoverys don't get stuck'.😎
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  2. 9th April 2017, 03:34 PM #2
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    They're the real deal. Handbook is just a disclaimer. Of course there's the hitch receiver option at the rear too.
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    Have you seen this vid? Land Rover Discovery 3/ LR3 -Strength-3of6 - YouTube Land Rover Discovery 3/ LR3 -Strength-3of6
    The standard recovery points seem adequate for the job. If you do get stuck, you won't be that stuck will you?
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    Thanks for your replies.
    I'm going to Fraser Island begining of May taking my fully loaded 1800kg off road caravan which I've taken before but not with the D4.
    Inskip to the barge could be the challenge. I always take a RH turn when hitting the soft sand straight to the water and hard sand to the barge.
    I'm interested as to how the standard 19 inch wheels and tyres go at 18 psi.
    It's all part of 4wding.
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    Ps
    I have seen that youtube add.
    Thanks
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    Maybe drop to 15psi for the soft stuff getting on/off the barge. Don't forget to select sand mode & turn off the DSC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milton477 View Post
    Have you seen this vid? Land Rover Discovery 3/ LR3 -Strength-3of6 - YouTube Land Rover Discovery 3/ LR3 -Strength-3of6
    The standard recovery points seem adequate for the job. If you do get stuck, you won't be that stuck will you?
    Very "uplifting"
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    For accuracies sake, it should be noted that in the Youtube video referenced, the CHASSIS strength is being demonstrated, NOT the recovery point strength. They do not suspend 4 vehicles by the front and rear recovery points, but have custom chassis rail attachments front and rear. It is stated in this video that the front and rear recovery points are capable of 6 ton.
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  9. 10th April 2017, 04:43 PM #9
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    6 tonne is that 6000kg or 12000kg
    But the 6 tonne is a straight lift not a snatch where I believe the load could be greater.
    Therefore if you use a snatch strap rated below 6 tonne you shouldn't have a shackle and piece of steel flying through the air.
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  10. 10th April 2017, 05:07 PM #10
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    I'll answer my own question 6 tonne is 6000 kgs.
    Which means if you use a standard 8000 kg or greater spec snatch strap you could have a shackle flying through the air.
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