3/4in D Ring

So I read on this forum yesterday where a guy put a 3/4in D Ring on the front of his prerunner. I went to go put it on today and the bolt is too big for the hole. How can I get this on there? Should I just drill out the hole, or buy a different size?

 

3/4" shackle has 7/8" pin where are you wanting to put a shackle on the front of a prerunner?

 

Because I use my truck like it supposed to be used.
So 7/8 pin is too big?

 

I do to......take a pic of where you are wanting to attach it, lets see what you are working with. I dont know of a recovery rated point on the front of a prerunner, but I may be mistaken. there is likely a securement loop, but it is not rated to recovery

 

Give me a sec

 

One option is to install a rated recovery point, if there are holes for it to bolt up to, like the one below in the link. I can offer 10% off with discount code Jimbo

http://sosoffroadconcepts.com/factory-recovery-replacement/

 

That' the same one I have. Just the pin is to big for the hole

 

ah dam........might be due to powdercoat? PC reduces openeing size just a smidge...........if its close, I would bore out the PC on the inside and hit it with some black rattle can to prevent rust

 

Ahhh, that. yeah, that is the factory thing. I wouldnt trust that in a recovery situation......more for tyeing the truck down on a flatbed.......

 

Hey Jimbo, the site says the recovery replacement is sold out.... Will these be back in stock soon?

 

ah, poop. checking.......

 

From the looks of it and I can be wrong, that bracket gets replaced as well in order to fit the pin. As an example take a look at BPFs recovery hook
https://www.bpfabricating.com/collections/accessories/products/tacoma-recovery-tow-hook

 

The tie down loop is the other thing. The item pictured is actually the recovery point. It's not ideal. The SOS recovery point is a good option. I replaced mine with a TRD OR recovery hook. Every TRD OR Tacoma with an aftermarket bumper used to have the hook. The hook is nice, 'cause you don't need a shackle to use a snatch strap.

 

10-4 to that, good point. I remember the hook hooking a strap to a shackle is best, to prevent strap from coming off under slack

 

I talked to the Man. He has a few at home. They are all PC'd. he will update the "out of stock" later on, but if you want to order, send email to Eddy at sosoffroadconcepts@gmail.com and mention code Jimbo for 10% off

 

Thanks! I sent him an email.

 

I want to order one of these for my truck, I tried emailing bpfabricating@gmail.com but never got a response. Do they have a phone number? Do they have them in stock or are they made to order 6-8 week lead time?

 

Yea, i wasn't able to find a phone number and I dont know the details of whether they are in stock but the website indicates a lead time of 6-8 weeks. I can't find a number for them either.

 

They got back to me today and I ordered one up. Looking forward to getting it.