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Rear recovery point

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brobrady, Mar 21, 2016.

  1. Mar 21, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    Brobrady

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    What does everyone use as their rear recovery point? I was checking out a receiver d-ring but had some concerns about the strength of the receiver. What is everyone using?
     
  2. Mar 21, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Shackle receiver, unless you put a plate bumper on.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Ive used this type for years no issues
     
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    If you want to go cheap this should work. 9.99 from HF

    D-ring receiver hitch....Harbor Freight SKU 66212

    EDIT....Originally I had a web site click on listed to the above product...........it did not work so just go to HF and enter the SKU and you should see a cheap D-ring hitch.
     
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    Your tow hitch is very strong....I have used mine as anchor and recovery points before with no worries
     
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    I use the shackle receiver with my hitch.
     
  12. Mar 21, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    The rear receiver is very strong, no worries. The front is where the problem is. No good solutions without a plate bumper or front receiver install.
     
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    Just means you're using your vehicle for its intended purposes :mudding:
     
  16. Mar 21, 2016 at 8:18 PM
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    I went with the Bullet Proof mount as well, I hope I don't run into problems with it.
     
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    I bought that HF D-Ring hitch about four years ago and have used it to pull logs/brush etc on my property. Used it once to get a F-150 out of some deep snow. It's cheap and it works, like most HF products. It's rated for 10K lbs.
     

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