Rear tow point on Patrol

I have personally seen a Patrol "D" make it's way through the windscreen of the recovery vehicle. It is most likely a great point to drag the car onto a tilt tray, I wouldn't trust it with the forces involved in recovery.

The "D" is bolted to the chassis cross member and can be used for a recovery point, but the tow bar is better. The fact that it has a lot more bolts holding it on and it is bolted to both chassis rails.

Wayne

The "D" on the Patrol is really good for anchoring the dogs lead. Maybe thats what it is intended for. WARNING.... dont forget to untie the dog before moving camp... Michael.

I'd be concerned that the 'D' has bolts that are likely to be pulled out as it is only the thread of the bolts that are holding onto the car. Unlike a recovery hook or Hayman Reese bar that has the bolts across the pulling direction. Not a particularly good explanation but I'm sure you get the idea.

According to posts on the Patrol4WD site the D ring on the rear of the Patrol is Ok for winching but not for snatching. Personally I won't use it for either preferring the tow bar.

Gday H20

The D is good for dragging firewood and thats about it. Never shock load it, ie snatch strap.

It is bolted to the chassis, but have a look at how p$@@weak the weld is.

Its no extra hassel putting the strap through the pin in your tow point.

Many happy recoveries
James.

Never use the "D" for recovery. Use the Haymen Reece... and contrary to what the others above have said, be careful using just the pin to hold the strap... those pins are designed to hold the tongue in place... not a snatch strap... they can and do bend... how will you get the pin out if it's bent??? There are other ways to recover.. usually rated hooks onto the chassis.

I have removed the "D" from my Patrol... and I have a spare tongue with a rated recovery hook attached that connects to the Haymen Reece for recovery use.

Best thing to do is either join a club or do an off-road driving course.... you'd be amazed at how many things acn wrong out there!!!