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triton recovery hook

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 01, 2007 at 22:03

frankl

i was recently told on a trip that the standard hook on the left side is not rated. i have used it in the past for dragging a fallen log on a track but never anything else. i bought a 10k lb recovery hook from repco for around $15. the pre-drilled holes do not line up with anything. what do people normally do? drill holes through the chassis????
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AnswerID: 224889   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 09:25

Member - Jack replied:

I bought one ages ago and found the same thing. When I asked around, I was told to weld it on. This was for an 80 series Cruiser. It is still in the plastic packing. :)

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AnswerID: 224916   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 13:18

TerraFirma replied:

It doesn't matter as long as the recovery point on the Toyota is secured as it will be hauling the load..!

Oops, sorry couldn't help myself..! LOL
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FollowupID: 485915   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 14:50

navaraman posted:

While I realise you are joking it should be pointed out that the load on both vehicles recovery points will be the same.

Patrolman Pat
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FollowupID: 485919   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 15:19

TerraFirma posted:

Yes you are correct off course Pat..! it was Friday , I couldn't help myself..!
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AnswerID: 224930   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 13:52

Member - MrBitchi (QLD) replied:

If you're talking about the hook, not the tie down loop, then that's what everyone uses for recovery. It's what it was put there for.
The loops on my Paj aren't "rated" either but even the Mitsubishi engineers in Adelaide couldn't break 'em so that means they're good enough for me ;-)

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FollowupID: 485977   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 08:10

frankl posted:

yes, the hook. I was told it wasnt good enough. i bought the other one now so I might as well do something with it.
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AnswerID: 225007   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 00:32

DFVZ replied:

From what I was advised, a recovery hook must be bolted. If it is welded it still has to have min 2 x M12 high tensile bolts. I have seen the results of using poorly fitted or incorrect recovery points, it isn't pretty, and usually it is the person doing the recovery that comes off second best! I will not recover anyone that does not have bolted recovery points.
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FollowupID: 485978   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 08:12

frankl posted:

currently i can use one hole in the chassis that is used for the current recovery hook, is it safe to drill a hole in the chasis for the other?
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