Thread: Axle Direct Recovery

I think that almost all recover from the chassis because its stronger and you dont need to get under a stuck 4WD.

Originally Posted by Unit1

I am considering installing the Axle Direct Recovery system sold by YiCaN Pty Ltd on my 1997 D1. I would appreciate any comments by those who have actually used this system. I have viewed the websites that explain the system. Any comments on the installation process would also be appreciated.

Put simply - Dont!!!

Places too many forces on an area not rated to handle them... Front axle and mounts arent made for this forward pull and will place stressed that can and do damage the mountings....

A better system is recovery points on each chassis rail and a bridle to join them... (Easiest is a tree trunk protector between the 2 points)

Like everyone else has stated do not recover from the axle - I have personally seen a few vehicles with their axles ripped out from under them buy trying to be recovered by the axles.
Use chassi mounted recovery points.

Responses to above:

Slunnie: The cables are pre-attached. One doesn't need to get underneath during the recovery.

Tombie and Crash: If you are putting that much pull into a snatch recovery, I think you're doing a recovery that should be done some other way.

I'd believe you if it was on a leaf sprung car but the the huge radius arms underneath, I doubt it.

See also: http://www.yican.com.au/ADR/TechADR.html

and

Axle recovery points

BTW, Phil isn't making them any more - unless he has restarted. I've been asking him for one on and off for some years.

given that all your drive and all your braking goes through those memebers and usually when you recover from them your not only pulling but lifting the vehicle..

whats the problem?

youve seen the tilt trays that use the axle hooks to tie your vehicle down, how much stress do you reckon that puts on the suspension?

did you see that Jeep video that was doing the rounds, I think they recovered from the axle housing...wasnt very pretty

Originally Posted by 2_door

did you see that Jeep video that was doing the rounds, I think they recovered from the axle housing...wasnt very pretty

That vid would stop anyone from doing it

Originally Posted by 2_door

did you see that Jeep video that was doing the rounds, I think they recovered from the axle housing...wasnt very pretty

Link?