Front recovery points

[Bob696]

My defender has the standard tie downs (one either side) and I was told that these wernt strong enough for recovery. I bought some Jate rings off Lee James without checking the fitments  :oops:

The problem is with the steering guard, it has solid sides and there is no way the Jates will fit. I also have bull bars fitted

So I have several questions for the gurus out there
a) Is the standard pair of tie downs with a bridal that bad for recovery
b) Can I use the Jates attached through the steering guard (at the front)
c) what other options do I have?
d) does anybody want to buy some never fitted Jate rings? :D

(I can take some pics tomorrow if that will help)

[4x4wheelcovers.com]

I have fitted to my truck a combined steering guard / recovery point.

Get an old military 90/110 bumber. These are cheap to get hold of and they have a recovery eye in the front centre of the bumper.

Good luck

Barry

[muddyweb]

a) Is the standard pair of tie downs with a bridal that bad for recovery

Not really something I'd recommend... even with a bridal, the amount of material you've got to take the strain of moving a stuck vehicle is not sufficient IMHO.

b) Can I use the Jates attached through the steering guard (at the front)

Quite possibly.. plenty of people have both fitted.  You'd need to have a play.

[Dangermouse]

Why not just cut a slot for the jate ring's



DM  :)

[Range Rover Blues]

How much for the Jate rings if you part with them, might be interested.  Can testify that the front tie-downs are no good because someone has pulled one of ours off in the past.
Good point about the MOD bumper, looks pretty cool and dead easy to get to, I'd have one if it'd fit the Rangie.

[Bush Tucker Man]

There's also the option of Bumper D-Rings as usually fitted to Series vehicles.

I just sold a pair to another 'Mudder' a few days ago, I used to have them on my 90CSW-V8.

As Tim & Steve say, don't use the standard tie-down points as that's all they really are.

[Range Rover Blues]

Might get some myself, I'd have something to tie the dogs to other than the NATO hitch.

[Bob696]

Thanks for the help guys. Looks like its an attachment to the front bumper or an ex-mod bumper for me then.

[hingmy]

I went for a pair of ex-mil series lifting rings since southdown guards don't allow fitting proper jate rings and lets be honest when the nose is buried who wants (or is able) to get underneath to attach ropes etc?

[graham2306]

When you go for the Military Bumper you'll also need the pin to go through the hole.  Certified Dixon Bate ones are about £25.   I bought one from a local agricultural trailer supplier, I asked what is the difference between his £7 pin and a Dixon Bate and he said the name and the certificate.

Mine works great and if you keep the pin inside when not in use you can effect recovery without laying in the mud or getting dirty hands!

Have fun

[4x4wheelcovers.com]

I do have a large quality of these at the moment as its sounds like some people are interested in some.

£14.99 per pair.
http://www.4x4recovery.co.uk

Cheers

Barry