Recovery Point

On what truck?

NEVER just drop it over towball.. NEVER.

can you remove the tow ball?
put the shackle thru the tounge?
you just need a big shifter probably have it in the tool box anyway.

if possible fit a towbar with a box section receiver (hayman reese type). if not possible then get a reputable 4wd place to have a look and maybe fit some recovery (they will call them heavy duty...) plates/hooks. try the shackle through the tow ball hole but be very sure that the welding and mounting bolts are ok - good luck on that one especially the welding. but and this is where you need to take lots of notice do not under any circumstances - and that is any circumstances - fit the snatch strap over the tow ball. if you or someone else does please send the photos of the results so we can use them when telling others of the danger. rgds

If the towbar is not of the Hayman Reece receiver type I'd be very wary of it's load rating. It may not be strong enough to use for recovery. Most heavy duty towbars these days are of the Hayman Reece type.
If it is a heavy duty type I'd be removing the towball and using a rated shackle through the towball mounting hole to attach the strap/rope. I would NEVER "drop it over the towball".

Cheers, John.

Agree with all that has been said so far. Check out the rating of the tow bar and NEVER use the tow ball.

why dont you join a club and be trained in recovery
snailbait

Just in case you might have missed it.
NEVER LOOP IT OVER THE TOWBALL........

Ps sorry couldn't resist.