The problem was that there were two Toyotas in the equation... something was bound to go wrong!!
In all seriousness though it is a bit of a worry. How did your bag tear? Did the shackle fail or was it the Hilux's rail that failed?
The problem was that there were two Toyotas in the equation... something was bound to go wrong!!
In all seriousness though it is a bit of a worry. How did your bag tear? Did the shackle fail or was it the Hilux's rail that failed?
No the shackle ripped through the chassis, and went flying still attached to the strap. The bag flew to bits, the stitching was pulled apart and was left in two bits. So, am I meant to leave it empty or fill it with sand? I haven't bought another one yet as I'm planning to make my own from these hessian bags with heavy stitching. I feel these will be a much better option, sad thing is there is only one way to find out if it works. :/
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If it's heavy and can be draped over the strap then it is good.
its a worry how many clips you see of vehicle recoveries on the web with someone in the passenger seat or standing right in the line of fire by the vehicle. ive been in mining for a fair few years and have done my fair share of 4x4 driving and recovery corses.
and believe me when i say we have had to pull 20tonne trucks out of mud with chains. alot has changed since then but i have seen chains snap and links hit the winscreen, its scarey. dont take any of what you read here lightly, it is for real and thanks for trying to push home the safety issues involved with recoveries
Last edited by Rustyboner81; 12th August 2012 at 03:36 PM.
Finly Owner (10th August 2012)
you can take to the towball out and use the pin through the tow bar. its rated towballs are not
Hey Tas big rap for you today went to pickup a present for my young blokes 21st while we were at the factory a guy came across started raving about the sticker on the back said its great to see someone trying to make a difference explained that its a patrol forums inititaive and a guy called taslucas does the stickers this guy owns a hilux said he was going to get stuck into the forum site he belongs too SO WELL DONE MATE FOR A GREAT JOB ON THE STICKERS
Theres only one thing tougher than my truck............. YES DEAR GOING TO DO THE LAWNS NOW
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries,can and do kill people and damage property
growler2058 (20th September 2012)
Hey thats awesome mate:-). I can only make them though, its you guys that are getting the message out there. Thats great to hear
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patrol2.8 (20th September 2012)
Thanks for making this such an important part of this forum.
You guys rock!
Woof (30th December 2012)
I didn`t know about this problem, sure as hell glad I know now.Never seen it mentioned on any 4x4 forums over here, message needs getting across in the UK as well.
Can you send some stickers over here, willing to pay all costs.
It is now official, we are not quite so sh@t at cricket as we were! Rugby Union is a different matter.
Glad you've seen it now then!!
Edit: PM taslucas for stickers
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