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Front recovery point

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by RedAlertCA, Jul 27, 2017.

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  1. Mar 16, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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  2. Mar 16, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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    I've got their hitch point, it's just a solid hunk of steel so it'd be pretty hard to screw that up. Used it a couple times, works as expected. I don't have the rhino strap tho I have an ARB.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    That's what I was thinking of doing, too. Appreciate all the feedback!
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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    One thing to note is on the 3rd gen, the off road editions have a heavier duty passenger side front tow hook. I would hope there is some sort of rating for that part vs the SR5 which a basic tie down for shipping. Does anyone have info on the off road hook?
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    This is my setup as well.
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2019 at 3:11 AM
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    I do not have a rating, but the consensus is that it is not to be trusted. I have seen several posts about it bending, have not heard of it breaking. Using the Mobtown setup myself.

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  8. May 3, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    Just the essentials and no extra fluff.
    I use the short ARB tree saver as a bridle between the TRD recovery hook and the tie down loop.
     
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    is there any play forward / backward in them before bolting on? Just one bolt each?

    it's a shame they didnt make it like shown, much stronger

    better.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    As far as play goes. Not really. The bolt hole is elongated, but there wasn't any play when I installed them. I was surprised with just 1 bolt. you have to remove the factory "toe" hook to install the pass side. Those bolts were about 1/4" longer. So I used those to install the brackets. The 2 "arms" on the bottom of the bracket do actually hook into the main part of the bracket. I agree that larger "hooks" would be better. But I think they'll work for the few times a year i go out. InkedIMG-2715_LI.jpg
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    thanks. assuming they are good welds, it's a great design. Takes the some of the shear force out of the bolt and puts it in the bent plate. the tabs hooking into the main bracket is good.

    I want a set, but dont need them due to the mobtown hidden hitch
     
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  16. Jul 22, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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    For your awareness, I believe it's been previously confirmed the company for the Demon Hooks stated they are for aesthetic use, not recovery.
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2020 at 7:23 AM
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    That's odd. Maybe they did that to avoid any liability?
     
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    My thoughts as well. However, there are other makers of replacement recovery points that do list them as such.
     
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    I still think it's a good design, using more than just the bolts as the shear strength. AMI didnt execute it properly though, with partial welds, not wrapping the ears all the way around, and only using one bolt.

    If I had a welder I'd make an improved version, just for something to do. Maybe I'll do the fab work and get it welded
     
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    Check out the ARB version.
     
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