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20th April 2014, 10:46 AM
#41
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
04OFF
Yep, have to agree, after looking again (properly) it is 100% a shackle, ouch !
Hence why I thought you were talking about the tray lol
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20th April 2014 10:46 AM
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20th April 2014, 11:27 AM
#42
Moderator
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Just grabbed this pic off Facebook..
This is the inside view of the rear wall of the Tray on a Trayback. He was trying to recover a Disco and the disco had a non rated recovery point on the front. I consider both vehicles to blame, the guy who took the pic complained that it was a pissy little loop welded to the chassis and this happened to his mates car as a result.... I question why he let the snatch get hooked up to junk in the first place.
step in folks if it does not look right this could have been a tragedy today
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Yes so to clarify, this is a 4.7T shackle that has smashed through the steal tail gate of a Ute Tray that was the Recovery Vehicle. The guy who took the pick was his mate. Below is the comments that go with the photo. My question is.... If this guy identified that the pissy little recovery point was inadequate then WHY Did he attach the snatch strap to it. As I said I think everyone is to blame here. I would have left his car bogged and offered him a ride out!
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Facebook conversation attached to this pic
Ian Challis Did you break the snatch strap?
23 hours ago · Like
Mitchell Brown Nope the recovery point off the over vehicle broke
23 hours ago · Like
Ian Challis Obviously not a very good recovery point.
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Mitchell Brown Nope steel rod the size of your pinkie welded to the chassis and they thought that was a good point to recover off
23 hours ago · Like · 1
Ian Challis Hope that they offer to pay for the repairs to your car
23 hours ago · Like
Mitchell Brown Nope they didn't have 2 dollars between them were lucky were paying for a tray side and not a coffin
23 hours ago · Like · 12
Ian Challis That's for sure.
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Mitchell Brown There snorkel looked like a drain pipe they had just ripped of a house we just left then there after that we were like if you don't have the proper recovery points or gear you's can get stuffed my mat wasn't happy at all he was about to blow up at these guys
23 hours ago · Like · 2
Ian Challis Some people just don't have a clue.
23 hours ago · Like
Mitchell Brown No theses guys didn't going out with out another vehicle they were asking for trouble we just told the better make a phone call to Clayton's towing
23 hours ago · Like · 2
Kris Bird Paul Young good example of recovery points not rated for use. Good for the main page.
17 hours ago · Like · 4
Shane Parrey What was the car that was being recovered
16 hours ago · Like
Mitchell Brown Land rover discovery Shane Parrey
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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20th April 2014, 11:34 AM
#43
Hardcore
So the blokes who attempted the recovery say the blokes that were bogged didnt have a clue. Am I missing something here? From what I can see none of them have a fn clue.
IF ITS NOT BROKEN IT MUST BE A PATROL
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20th April 2014, 11:39 AM
#44
Moderator
Originally Posted by
healy
So the blokes who attempted the recovery say the blokes that were bogged didnt have a clue. Am I missing something here? From what I can see none of them have a fn clue.
100% agree.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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20th April 2014, 02:28 PM
#45
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
taslucas
Hence why I thought you were talking about the tray lol
Haha I.C.,well now makes perfect sense now why we both got a bit confused.
Sometimes the old intermerweb is as clear a mud (lol)
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28th October 2014, 04:48 PM
#46
that is insane. who in their right mind would try to repair a snatch? craziness
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24th January 2015, 11:24 PM
#47
Legendary
Tow ball to tow ball! And a very professional joining of snatch straps. LOL.
http://youtu.be/Q8lMxYnGIrw
Last edited by 4bye4; 24th January 2015 at 11:31 PM.
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25th January 2015, 02:25 AM
#48
Patrol God
I had someone conme and had a look at my car(yes I maybe seling it)them stickers are a good thing,snatch strap&towball = death..
..makes them ask and then you can explpain..
Watch this space, as there maybe a comment added soon
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14th February 2015, 06:34 PM
#49
right thing should be used in right place.
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19th February 2015, 05:51 PM
#50
Expert
Jesus, what a bunch of idiots. No wonder they're driving cruisers. If they had any brains they would have used proper recovery points, a decent snatch strap and be driving Patrols.
Suggestion, perhaps someone could make up stickers as warning labels that we all can buy to put on our Patrols to try and help advertise this message.
I'm going to go share that vid on FB.
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WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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