GQ Recovery Loop/U

I wouldn't trust it for snatching, especially in something as clingy as mud. Replace it with a Pintle Hook

http://m.nissanlac.com/en/smartphone...1550022147.jpg

Certainly wouldn't be using a pintle hook for snatching either. They are a rate TOW point much like a tow ball.

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Originally Posted by koliilok

Hey, was having a discussion the other day with a friend about the loop thing on the rear of a GQ, is it a strong enough recovery point for snatching etc? I would assume it's bolted to the chassis but don't want to go tearing it off. I've always just fed the strap into the towbar and put the pin through previously.

Thanks

Corey

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if you keep up this practice you,l have many happy days

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Originally Posted by mudski

This is what they look like behind the plate. Not impressed at all. And only a thin bead of weld on the out side.
I wouldn't ever be snatching with this.

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Looks like i'll be leaving it well alone, that's not looking strong at all!

Looks like i'll be either sticking to the strap in the towbar method or i might invest in an insert for it...or people could stop getting stuck and me having to pull them out? lol

Hang around with patrol owners and you'll have no need for it.
go buy a rated insert, not good when the pin bends, costs goes up
Sad you only go driving with Yoto owners

i believe they are only rated to 500kg

I rate mine to suit the towing capacity of the 4x4, eg manual 3.5t
This is done by a NATA accredited shop