New recovery points dont fit

[BARWICK]

2nd line is where the recovery point hits the bash plate

[BARWICK]

Sorry mate its on your head, you brought a product that they did not design, test or fit,you're on your own, buyer beware,
Should of done some homework RLMFAO

Not very nice, i wouldnt laugh at anyone for their misfortune. I got them from my local 4wd shop, if yours were for sale there probably would have ended up with them instead. Just seeking help thank you. ( :


Looks like they wouldnt make a diffrence with fitting by comparing the two photos, they will still bolt pattern on the same angle and still will hit the bash plate. Im starting to think its my front bar which isnt compatable, so i might just make a small slot for the recovery point to stick through it.

[mudski]

Can you take a photo holding the plate up where its supposed to go?

[Bloodyaussie]

Bash plates come and go... dont be scared to mod it!!! as for the weld it is hard to say as I cant see it in front of me.

[Maxhead]

This is for ThreeDogs!

I kind of agree with the above comment of "NOT VERY NICE" TD! Some guys out there have no idea of what is good and what isn't when they buy 4x4 stuff and I thought this forum was here to help and educate these guys when help was needed.

Yes I realise they might be not your mount but it does not mean it is your design either....yet to be proven wrong mate!!!

The OP has bought a couple of mounts which were supposed to fit and didn't and all you can do is rub it in to him as he did not buy them from you...Great comradely mate!

I hope you realise that not everyone knows the origin of every product they buy and you have to realize you are not the only so called designer of engine mounts or any other product there is are available on the market. There is a hundreds of designs.

Same goes to Westy, you mention "Aaaaaa... I think I know what's wrong... It's not the mount.." but WTF is it! . You reckon you are so smart then help the poor guy out instead of being a smart arese!

OK rant over and I hope some one can hep this guy out instead having a laugh of him!

[Bloodyaussie]

I must agree....... The guy has asked for advice not ridicule.

I have made many mistakes and admit to them and try my best to learn from these mistakes.

I bought a crap Chinese roof rack and ARB did not refuse to help me out with add ons but suggested I would need to make mods to make it work with there product.

I now know I should have saved my dollars and bought a real one.

Please the people in the know help this guy out and do not turn this into a shit hanging because he did not buy one particular item from one vendor.

I am not taking sides I just see I guy that needs help.... remember what we pride ourselves in!!!!!!!!!

[Alitis007]

Hi guys,
Can some please point me in the right direction.
Got some new recovery points for my GU 1998 2.8L Patrol today, but when i tried to instal them found that my radiator bash plate is in the way. It also looks like they may not sit flat due to a weld which holds large structural bar that runs transverse accross the underside of the engine bay.

The recovery points are same design as outback ideas ones, plate with 5 drilled holes.

Has anyone had this problem? Do I have the wrong recovery point for my car? Should i just put a slot in the bash plate so it fits?

Cheers guys

First of all you should have taken it back to the shop you bought it from and told them they don't fit and ask for your money back or a replacement set. If you get your money back PM Threedogs and get the proper set.

I don't know either of you but an eye for an eye leads to blindness!! So every one chill out, the answer is simple.

[BigRAWesty]

Yea I just wanted to see Td's reply first.
First up, it looks like your chassis has been repaired.. Crashed or what not its weird to see a weld like that, and were it is suggests repair. Nothing like that on mine.. So easy fix, grind down the weld to flush but keep an eye in it as it may have been a back your job..
As for the bash plate, mod the plate, not the recovery point.

Orrrr...
Can it be mounted on the outside of the chassis??


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[mudski]

Cant be much of an issue I reckon. Take a pic, post it up and we'll help you out. As per my link in the above post, and from what BA said. A bit of cutting or welding, or as we troll heads like to call it, modding, we'll sort you out.

[BARWICK]

Here is the picture guys.