2009 GU Recovery Points

[Hodge]

Soak in CRC and walk away mate if you haven't already. Soaking is important, I see people so many times spray it and instantly try and have a go at the bolt. Let CRC to it's magic for a bit and then let it rip... Mine were tight as well as I done just that spray from above and below and concentrated on something else for 20 minutes, and when I came back they undone right off.

[apalsson]

I had a better way - went and saw a mate who has a rattle spanner
Made easy work of those bolts

[Hodge]

I had a better way - went and saw a mate who has a rattle spanner
Made easy work of those bolts

Or that. haha Good stuff.

[the evil twin]

I had a better way - went and saw a mate who has a rattle spanner
Made easy work of those bolts

Just a suggestion but I recommend getting a 12 Volt Impact Wrench off Ebay.
They cost about $50 and I have used mine for everything from wheel nuts to rebuilding diffs.

Only thing is the wheel nut sockets they come with are rubbish but a few extra bucks at a Tool shop or Coventry's for a 21mm Impact Socket and it's game on.

Link is for illustration only... I don't know this seller so cannot recommend them one way or the other

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-12v-E...item4ad0947d1d

[threedogs]

X2 with Evil I have used the same 12v impact tool ever since they came on the market, I brought mine from Kangaroo Creek imports for $98.
The best part is they are fully re-buildable if something fails as in the switch in my case, just upgrade sockets as suggested

[MudRunnerTD]

Just a suggestion but I recommend getting a 12 Volt Impact Wrench off Ebay.
They cost about $50 and I have used mine for everything from wheel nuts to rebuilding diffs.

Only thing is the wheel nut sockets they come with are rubbish but a few extra bucks at a Tool shop or Coventry's for a 21mm Impact Socket and it's game on.

Link is for illustration only... I don't know this seller so cannot recommend them one way or the other

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-12v-E...item4ad0947d1d

X2 with Evil I have used the same 12v impact tool ever since they came on the market, I brought mine from Kangaroo Creek imports for $98.
The best part is they are fully re-buildable if something fails as in the switch in my case, just upgrade sockets as suggested

X3 Best bit of kit I own! Looks like Junk but is un-matched IMO. when its time to give up is when i pull that sucker out!! makes light work of most things.

[00marshall]

and yes that loop is ok for a light tug but nothing serious thats for sure.

I'm new so excuse the daft question - are you saying the stock recovery points front and rear are not rated for recovery if I get bogged? I've got a 2012 ST Patrol 3.0Ltr and looking at 'essential' upgrades -is this one? Don't want to spend the $$ if I don't have to as am eyeing other mods.

[4bye4]

The factory ones arn't very strong mate. I have just fitted Threedogs (outback ideas) rear and another "rated" (sorry TD) brand to the front. Just have a look at the difference and you will see why. TD's rated rear is fully welded and twice as thick as the spot weld thing that comes on the standard patrol. Front also welded plate not just a hook. Spend the $'s and get them upgraded IMHO.

[my third 256]

Just a suggestion but I recommend getting a 12 Volt Impact Wrench off Ebay.
They cost about $50 and I have used mine for everything from wheel nuts to rebuilding diffs.

Only thing is the wheel nut sockets they come with are rubbish but a few extra bucks at a Tool shop or Coventry's for a 21mm Impact Socket and it's game on.

Link is for illustration only... I don't know this seller so cannot recommend them one way or the other

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-12v-E...item4ad0947d1d

have to use an extension on mine as the socket isnt long enough for the front mag wheel the locking hub is in the way

[threedogs]

have to use an extension on mine as the socket isnt long enough for the front mag wheel the locking hub is in the way

I used an old 4" extension, works a treat.
@ MR they are fully rebuildable and not that many ppl know that.