Front recovery points

[Daniel Fo Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel Fo]

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?

[Endorphin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Endorphin]

Not sure about the NS. However the NM/NP have two recovery loops at the front. These can be used with a load distribution strap to snatch from.

[Eastie Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Eastie]

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/chasis

[Hookedon4wding Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hookedon4wding]

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/chasis

The '4WD tips' booklet that was provided with mine suggested that the rear loops were ok to snatch from. From memory I think it also states this in the manual? Would be very interested to hear if they're not recovery points though.

If snatching using the tow bar, is the standard pin strong enough or do you need a higher rated one?

Cheers, Sam.

[Yellowfin Member Find all posts View Profile Close Yellowfin]

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.

[Eastie Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Eastie]

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).

[Walker Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Walker]

Sam, the standard pin is fine for snatching.

[Mike DiD Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mike DiD]

The original frame holding the Rear hooks attaches to exactly the same points that the Towbar does.

[icysyrup Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close icysyrup]

I have towed quite a few Jeeps off 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.

[Hookedon4wding Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hookedon4wding]

Handy advice. I think I'll use the hitch receiver pin when the need arises.