Recovery points

[DX grunt]

What sort of front and back recovery points are u running?

I've got an extra long radiator and next time I'm in the city, i've gotta buy a special one to fit.

Pics would be nice.

[patch697]

Hope this May help?

http://www.bbmmotorsports.com.au/thumbnailsmall/wsOB100.jpg


http://www.bbmmotorsports.com.au/recovery.html


Cheers
Paul

[locks]

I mounted some of the old hooks to the chassis, not very safe but a thousand times easier to hook onto without unbolting D shackles every 10 minutes.

Not sure its safe but honestly 10 times easier to keep moving on.

The old landy's hooks bend around a fair bit and you would stuggle having a snatchem come off under pressure IMHO.

[Woof]

Hey Locks, my advice is get some rated recovery points for the Landy, OK so it takes a bit longer to play around with the D shackles but if something goes wrong and someone is injured or worse, you will never forgive yourself.
Just trying to give you some advice that's all mate.

[DX grunt]

Hey Locks, my advice is get some rated recovery points for the Landy, OK so it takes a bit longer to play around with the D shackles but if something goes wrong and someone is injured or worse, you will never forgive yourself.
Just trying to give you some advice that's all mate.

I agree Dogman. Safety should always come first.

[Timbo]

Hope this May help?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/


http://www.bbmmotorsports.com.au/recovery.html


Cheers
Paul

I should get some rated recovery points.. been lazy.

[patch697]

I should get some rated recovery points.. been lazy.

Hmmmmmmm maybe everyone on here should give you a friendly kick up the bum for encouragement before you do yourself a mischief?????

What do you say fellas?

Cheers
Paul

[locks]

Hey Locks, my advice is get some rated recovery points for the Landy, OK so it takes a bit longer to play around with the D shackles but if something goes wrong and someone is injured or worse, you will never forgive yourself.
Just trying to give you some advice that's all mate.

Cheers guys, just to clarify, its the not a landy its a MK but someone has mounted the old school hooks on the chassis for recovery points. I know they are not safe but honestly they are handy. Ill have to swap them around after reading this so thanks guys.

If your just pulling out using snatchem straps then why is it so dangerous. I can understand with cables, chains and metal items but if everyones clear then why is it so dangerous using snatchems?

Just curious?

[patch697]

Cheers guys, just to clarify, its the not a landy its a MK but someone has mounted the old school hooks on the chassis for recovery points. I know they are not safe but honestly they are handy. Ill have to swap them around after reading this so thanks guys.

If your just pulling out using snatchem straps then why is it so dangerous. I can understand with cables, chains and metal items but if everyones clear then why is it so dangerous using snatchems?

Just curious?

If the hook or whatever your hooked up to comes off with the strap well need I say more.


Cheers
Paul

[YNOT]

If your just pulling out using snatchem straps then why is it so dangerous. I can understand with cables, chains and metal items but if everyones clear then why is it so dangerous using snatchems?

Just curious?

A gentle pull with a snatch strap puts very little strain on recovery points, it becomes dangerous when a vehicle is seriously stuck, and the snatch strap gets stretched by the recovering vehicle. A lot of energy gets stored in the strap as it stretches, a lot more than a chain or cable. if the recovery points are not up to the task of handling that force, the snatch strap will break them and turn them into deadly missiles.

Tony

[locks]

Never really thought about like that Tony, thanks for the advice!

[DX grunt]

More food for thought guys.

A while ago I posted this thread on a WA Patrol Forum. It might give you some ideas or suggestions.

Oops. will try again later.

[locks]

G'day Locks.

Ever seen a towball or recovery hook that has catapulted through someones windscreen as a result of breaking off during a recovery? I haven't either, but this HAS happened and people HAVE died as a result of this.

Safety before speed ANY day.

Do yourself and your mates a huge favour and please follow safe operating procedures. It's better to be alive to have a beer at the end of the day than to try to save 10 minutes on the track.

Nothing personal mate, but if someone in my group had a speed before safety attitude they wouldn't be in the group for long!!

That's fare enough Plasnart. It was just already on there when i bought the troll but after reading all of your posts guys ill get the proper ones now.

Thanks for your feedbacks and concern.

Cheers.

[NP99]

This was a great read from a member not knowing and willing to adapt. Also kudos to the guys with providing info in a constructive manner