triton recovery hook
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 01, 2007 at 23:03
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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????
Reply By: Member - Jack - Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 10:25
Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 10:25
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. :)
Jack
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 14:18
Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 14:18
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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Follow Up By: navaraman - Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 15:50
Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 15:50
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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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 16:19
Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 16:19
Yes you are correct off course Pat..! it was Friday , I couldn't help myself..!
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Reply By: Member - MrBitchi (QLD) - Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 14:52
Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 14:52
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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Follow Up By: frankl - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:10
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:10
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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Reply By: DFVZ - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 01:32
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 01:32
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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Follow Up By: frankl - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:12
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:12
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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