Recovery Points

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Originally Posted by nickpeacock36

i would think that anything bolted to the chassis is only as strong as the bolts used.

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The hi tensile bolts are waaaay stronger than the chassis and if the point fails due to excessive load it is usually because the rated point and bolts tear the wall out of the chassis rail.

And anything welded to the chassis is only as strong as the welds.....geez im confuddled! ;)

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

The hi tensile bolts are waaaay stronger than the chassis and if the point fails due to excessive load it is usually because the rated point and bolts tear the wall out of the chassis rail.

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Thats what gets me about the brackets you can buy for $100 - $150. They are only rated to what they are bolted too and the bolts used. Its the point they are bolted to that needs rating.

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Originally Posted by nickpeacock36

Thats what gets me about the brackets you can buy for $100 - $150. They are only rated to what they are bolted too and the bolts used. Its the point they are bolted to that needs rating.

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Yes you will need High Tensile bolts. These recovery points are designed to bolt tot he Chassis using Factory installed Captured Nuts on the Inside of the Chassis Rails. You would need to tear the Chassis rail side out for it to fail!

I understand that is as good as its going to get, but im sure that some vehicles that have seen plenty beach work would have less steel thickness than a brand newey. I use the Nissan supplied hook at the moment as i cant see that thing failing any worse than an aftermarket one. i just wish they supplied 2 of them.

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Originally Posted by nickpeacock36

I understand that is as good as its going to get, but im sure that some vehicles that have seen plenty beach work would have less steel thickness than a brand newey. I use the Nissan supplied hook at the moment as i cant see that thing failing any worse than an aftermarket one. i just wish they supplied 2 of them.

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Agreed. You can go to the Wreckers and find a Patrol that still has the one on the front and there is a spot on the Left side that it will bolt straight too ;)

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Agreed. You can go to the Wreckers and find a Patrol that still has the one on the front and there is a spot on the Left side that it will bolt straight too ;)

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That's a good idea. I'm gonna have a look for one. Cheers Mate.

Hi once disturbed, I'm John from Outback Ideas, just letting you know all recovery points are mainly copies of mine. if they tell you they designed them they are telling porky pies. All my recovery points are proof rated to match the tow rating of the particular vehicle. they are then destruction tested to acheive a min. of 15t break. most copies are not rated some even made of questionable steel. do your homework. i have points to suit all Gus even large radiator models. check your local shops.

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Originally Posted by threedogs

Hi once disturbed, I'm John from Outback Ideas, just letting you know all recovery points are mainly copies of mine. if they tell you they designed them they are telling porky pies. All my recovery points are proof rated to match the tow rating of the particular vehicle. they are then destruction tested to acheive a min. of 15t break. most copies are not rated some even made of questionable steel. do your homework. i have points to suit all Gus even large radiator models. check your local shops.

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mate if you havent then post up in the vendor thread a link to your website or where you can get them.

Danny from 4WD TV is working on the web site, hopefully not much longer, all the main shops sell them TJM, ARB, and Opp loc. As I said mine are RED with a yellow sticker most others are copies from low lifes who have had no imput into design, testing or fitment. just copy them for a quick buck at my expense.