Landcruiser recovery point problem

Evvo,

I would get rid of the tie downs and even the hook if you have doubts, and replace with two aftermarket recovery hooks at only about $12 - $15 each. These are generally rated to 10,000 lb (about 4,500 kg).

Two each end of your cruiser should cover all occassions!

PT. I got no joy (lots of conflicting information) from toyota. Seems this problem hadnt been thought through. Please let me know if you have any luck with sourcing tow hooks. There must be lots of TD landcruiser owners out there with the same problem.
Many thanks for your reply
Evvo

Check your local Toyota dealer. The pre-delivery sections often remove recovery hooks when fitting bullbars, etc, and chuck the surplus hooks out. I picked up four after-market-style hooks (the shorter C-shape, rather than the original long one) from them, with bolts and correct spacing for the LC100TD. At worst they might charge a nominal fee but it's probably cheaper than fabricating something.

Sorry EVVO, hadn't looked again since my reply. The C-hooks were the heavy ones - same sort of quality/weight as the standard long driver's-side hook, not tie-down rings. The dealer was Chatswood Toyota (Sydney) and they had a whole box of hooks (C-hooks plus the longer ones off LCs), some with spacing to suit the LC100 TD, and some with closer spacing, plus long and short bolts. The long bolts suited the LC so I guess some of the hooks had come off other models. I had a choice of just adding another long one or fitting a pair of C-hooks. Like you, I figured the shorter profile hooks looked stronger but I'm sure the standard one is up to the task. The C-hooks were the same as the regular after-market hooks but without the retaining clip that usually seems to come with them. Hope this helps.