GQ Patrol rear recovery loop

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 08:24

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Brett and Julie

Does anyone know if the standard fitting in the back step below the doors is strong enough to use for vehicle recovery? We're looking to save weight by removing the towbar and if that loop isn't good enough we'll have to fit hooks to the rear chassis.

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Reply By: Member - Rick P (NT) - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 08:36

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 08:36

Yes but only to pull Toyota's out with

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Reply By: blue one - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 08:48

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 08:48

Brett,
It's too light, get a rated system installed.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 09:00

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 09:00

My concern is that you are relying on the thread of 4 bolts end-on to hold the towloop and secondly, you'll need a shackle (potential missile) to attach the strap. Its only intended as a tow point.

If you have two chassis mounted hooks, you will not require shackles, and you can bridge them with an equaliser strap if you have to do a hard snatch.

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Reply By: Robin Miller - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 09:45

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 09:45

We have always used ours that way Brett , and a few have removed the loop and fitted a homemade tow bar tongue iin its placel (10mm double bent plate)which is suitable for bike carriers and towing lightweight trailers.

The point is rated for 2.5t and you can save the full weight of a jerry can this way , however such a point is not legally rated for snatch recovery or for towing trailers.

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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:25

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:25

It looks quite strong for a gentle pull BUT I would not snatch with it (I hate snatch straps anyway although they have been handy at times). Fit proper rated two hooks to the chassis.

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Reply By: garrycol - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:25

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:25

That is a towing point only - it is not suitable for snatch type recoveries. You need rated recovery points.

Garry

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Reply By: Member Brian (Gold Coast) - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:42

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:42

FWIW, I have never used ours for snatch strap recovery, and in fact have long ago removed ours from the truck. I agree with the view that it is not intended for vehicle recovery. I'd fit the hooks in this situation.

Cheers

Brian

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Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 12:31

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 12:31

As already mentioned above the main problem is the nuts as they are not rated. If you can replace them or double them up it would probably be ok. Unfortunately these nuts are almost impossible to get to.

KK

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Reply By: nickb - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 16:44

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 16:44

You may notice emergency services that use Patrols have them removed so no-one uses them as a recovery point.

You can buy a replacement hook for that position, not sure if the same bolts are used or not.

These hooks/loops seem to use a rear backing plate and suitable bolts.

(no affiliation etc)

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Reply By: Brett and Julie - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 16:44

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 16:44

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 17:32

Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 at 17:32

This is what you need.....the pintle hook part, not the hayman reece section that it is bolted to.

The 4 bolts need to be HT. The captive nuts are well supported on the chassis cross member. The original "D" loop is not strong enough....undo the 4 bolts and have a look at the back of the plate....2 little welds are all that holds the component together.

Using a Pintle hook negates the need for a shackle.

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