It seems from an old thread that the best place to attach a snatch strap at the rear is using a tow hitch hook (or similar) as people seemed to suggest the welded loops weren't strong enough. If that is the case, what would you suggest for a recovery point at the front of the vehicle if I don't have a bull bar?
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The hooks at the back are tie downs (from memory), and not for recovery. If you have a tow bar take the tongue out and attach straps directly to the pin. The two hooks at the front (each side of the intercooler) are recovery hooks. MMA did a test of them (without a distribution strap) on the previous model to prove their strength and the strength of the chasis - it's in a post here somewhere(?). Using the bullbar for recovery is not an option on the NS unless you really want to rip it off or bend the mounts/chasisLast edited by Eastie; 04-10-07, 03:27 PM.NS oil burner shorty
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Originally posted by Eastie View PostThe hooks at the back are tie downs (from memory), and not for recovery. If you have a tow bar take the tongue out and attach straps directly to the pin. The two hooks at the front (each side of the intercooler) are recovery hooks. MMA did a test of them (without a distribution strap) on the previous model to prove their strength and the strength of the chasis - it's in a post here somewhere(?). Using the bullbar for recovery is not an option on the NS unless you really want to rip it off or bend the mounts/chasis
If snatching using the tow bar, is the standard pin strong enough or do you need a higher rated one?
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I also thought both booklets said that and I was told by an expert who looked at them ,front and rear ,that they were the real deal. I would also be interested if this is not the case.Yellowfin
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I never recieved any booklet
I've used the pin a couple of times to snatch and also to hook a drag chain on to drag a couple of logs. Haven't had any problems. I prefer the central position of the hitch for snatching and dragging as it doesn't pull you off the drive line (= loss of energy).NS oil burner shorty
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The original frame holding the Rear hooks attaches to exactly the same points that the Towbar does.Mike R. Sydney. Pajero GLS NX Silver Jan15. DiD Auto. STILL grossly disappointed with the errors in Speed Limits on major roads in my TomTom.
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I have towed quite a few Jeepsoff the trail with the rear tow hitch with a strap and the standard reciever pin for the hitch just fine, and the fronts work fine as well I can attest to their strength without bending cause I have I am sure went over the limits on some front tugs as well.
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