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Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« on: March 13, 2009, 23:02:40 »
Okay, whilst looking over the WJ it occurred to me that I have no tow rings, but do have a removable hitch bracket. Surprised at this, I took a look at www.wjjeeps.com and discovered that this config was actually 'standard' if the tow bar was fitted. Pity really, as this now causes me recovery problems.

Attached are a couple of photos of the bracket. Markings are as follows:
A = 28mm
B = 220mm
C = 65mm
D = 95mm
Diameter of circular holes = 15mm

Now, I've managed to get hold of a jate ring to fit the rear-most pair of holes. So, hopefully this should prove beneficial. However, I now have a couple of questions:

1. Can I get a replacement tow hitch? If so, what am I looking for?
2. Is a jate ring going to suffice, or do I need something more?
3. Is there an easy (and cheap!) way to add front and back tow loops/hooks?
4. What bright spark thought that tow loops were an option?

Hopefully, getting stuck won't be a problem, but if I can recover some of our Green Badge friends it'll be worth the inconvenience.  :D :D :D
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Re: Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2009, 21:53:45 »
Top of my head Id say shackles n bfo bolts???
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Re: Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2009, 22:15:23 »
for the front get underneath and have a look at the chassis there may be 2 threaded holes on both legs (there are on toyotas/isuzus) ? if there are hooks with the bolts included can be brought for about £12, sorry its  abit vauge but may be worth a look
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Re: Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2009, 16:29:54 »
Quote from: Bishops Finger on March 25, 2009, 21:53:45
Top of my head Id say shackles n bfo bolts???

Pardon my stupidity, but what are "bfo bolts"?
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Re: Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 17:07:42 »
Big F*** off ie large n solid... :lol:
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Re: Tow Bars and Recovery Points
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 17:18:25 »
Gotcha!  :oops:
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