Recovery question on 2022 limited

I noticed on the front end on the drivers side there is what I believe is a shipping tie down based on what I read on the forum here. When I took the air dam off, I noticed what looks like a small recovery point that a shackle could go on but it’s really just held on by bolts so I’m asking if this is another shipping tie down?

just trying to confirm if I have a suitable recovery point up front or need to add one of the after market pieces to have a safe front recovery point. I’m suspecting both are just tie downs.

Drivers side:



Passenger side:

 

I think on the drivers side it is suitable for pulling the truck out of mud, snow, etc. Not sure about the passenger side...notice that it is oriented differently.

 

I think its the other way around, driver side is a tie down, passenger side is a recovery point. But the limited doesnt have a good recovery point.

 

The passenger side one is what you replace with aftermarket points, so I would also speculate that is the recovery point of the two pictured

 

My 21 OR came with the same welded loop on the drivers side and a much more substantial forged steel “hook” on the passenger with 2 bolts. Neither look all that beefy so I carry a strap and plan to hook to them both if I every need rescued from the front. There are after market rescue plates that are obviously very strong that bolt to the frame but at some point you’re just going to bend the frame so I’m not going there.

 

Both of these points are discussed in the owners manual and speculating a response in regards to recovery is potentially dangerous. If you don't know, say you don't know, this isn't an area where hypothesizing is a good idea.

OP, the Driver's side is very much a tie-down point for shipping. It is not meant to be used for recovery situations. The Passengers side is tow point, but it is not a recovery point meant for off road situations.

That I'm aware, ARB is the only company that markets a rated Recovery point for our trucks that can be purchased independently of a full bumper, etc. There are a few other options that are more for cosmetic purposes but likely work better than either of the factory points.

 

Thank you all. I did look in the manual and didn’t actually see anything about recoveries, just towing which is why I wanted to post the question. Makes sense what you all are saying. Interesting thought on bending the frame. Thanks all.

 

You can find a recovery point from an OR here sometimes. I will say I have seen a tough recovery done using the tie down.

 

I actually have a offroad hook and a SSO recovery hook (no longer made) for sale. $50 obo

My post.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...s-sso-recovery-hook-oem-recovery-hook.769437/

 

And that my friend is why I said "I think...". I did not say "it is".

 

So I looked under my vehicle and I see only the large drivers-side towing hook. And according to page 479 of my owners manual both points are referenced for towing the vehicle and the manual does not distinguish any "differences" between the two points. So perhaps you might want to define 'recovery". My post mentioned being pulled out of a stuck situation of either mud or snow. If on the other hand you drove your truck down into a ravine and can't get out, or up a cliff and didn't quite make it to the top, then all bets are off as to what is suitable. But again, I see no distinction by Toyota concerning differences in pull strength, but looking at the OP photos (my truck only has the drivers side hook) it would seem that the drivers side hook would be more suitable for a direct pull.

Here is my page 479. My truck only has the "Type A" as displayed in the manual...it must be good for the purposes I described.

 

Good question. In my mind towing was basically just an easy pull a short distance like the vehicle was disabled. Recovery to me is like being bogged down in the mud. I’ll probably go with the dual connect option mentioned above. Hopefully I never get stuck but just want a plan of action in my mind and need a pull from the front vs. trying to figure it out on the fly. Thanks for the input all.