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19th July 2012, 08:52 PM
#11
Administrator
Wow, looks like the hook has had a hard life too...
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19th July 2012 08:52 PM
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19th July 2012, 09:51 PM
#12
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Benno7
This is off a mates GQ. The dent it put in the back off the ute (steel tray) was Insane.
So for the people out there who still use these STD hooks
PLEASE REMOVE THEM BEFORE ANYONE GETS INJURED OR KILLED.
I have said it before and say again in capitals: NO MATTER WHAT RECOVERY POINT YOU HAVE, REMEMBER TO CHECK IT AS SOON AS YOU GET HOME AFTER USING IT!!! Look for loose bolts, worn parts, twisted/bent parts.
This hook above has not been checked before its use. Take a look at the elongated hole, and the amount of rust would easily hide a Fatige crack. I believe this hook took a lot of abuse before breaking. ANY Recovery Point WILL eventually FAIL after much abuse and lack of observation.
Tim
Getting Older Is Unavoidable, Growing Up Is Optional!
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28th October 2014, 04:32 PM
#13
Originally Posted by
Benno7
Also to add a little to this the standard tow hooks and loop should never be used as a recovery point (NO MATTER HOW STRONG THEY LOOK)
After market RATED recovery points should the first thing you fit to your patrol before going offroad.
Hey Benno.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I am new to 4wding. So I have been using the a rear recovery point that slots into the tow bar as in the pic to get towed out backwards. what do I hook up too at the front of my car that can be used as a recovery point? seeing as I shouldn't be using the front tow point
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28th November 2016, 04:28 PM
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Patrol God
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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2nd May 2017, 06:29 PM
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Patrol God
Have a look at these blokes and learn how not to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOijNxcSiVs
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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