Recovery points - Pajero NP

When the NM came out some MM engineers took a couple out into some san dunes and did some tests, repeatedly bogging one vehicle and then snatch recovering it with the other, measuring all forces with a strain gauge, then measuring body panels looking for signs of chassis distortion.

Happy to report they were unable to break the front loops and also did not manage to cause ANY didtortion to the chassis, despite repeatedly recovering from one loop only.

They used a Hayman Reece towbar for the rear point.

In conclusion, anyone that makes negative comments about the strength or otherwise of the Pajero recovery points is talking out of their backside.. ;-p

PS, I have a copy of the article if your interested..

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Howzat!

As stated - they are fine. In fact the NM - NS points are regarded as one of the few factory fitted ones that are Ok. Rear ones without a towbar are OK too, but they are removed when fitting a towbar.

The front ones on my old NM were used in anger a number of times although I did use a bridle. No dramas.
Used the Hayman Reese on the rear.

Thanks John for your info. Would it be possible to email a copy of the article .

Regards

Richard P