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Tow Jaw to TD5 Crossmember

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SteveG:
Hi Phil

I'm using rated Jate rings and a briddle for now, until I put on HD winch bumper eventually. The D rings are a good solution too.

I drilled out existing lashing eye holes and fitted them straight through. I used the type that have a recessed allen head bolts. When using the bridle I attach it straight onto the jate rings and bolt them back on, then tie up bridle out of the way when not in use.

I'll take some pics for you and post.

Cheers

Steve

96Disco:
Andy, thanks for the offer of the tow hitch, I'm getting the impression I should be looking at the simpler option of JATE rings for the front.

Bush Tucker Man, thanks for the information about the crossmember and your suggestions for the points at the front.

SteveG, pictures of your set up would be very helpful, also what do you think of the recovery loop as opposed to a tow jaw?

Appreciate all the help!


Phil.

96Disco:
Another question on this subject, if I may, has anyone used the recovery eyes Scorpion Racing sells which fix over the front bumper and bolt through the bumper mounting?  These look very neat on the website but I can't judge whether they're likely to be strong enough - you'd think the eye would rip through the mounting bracket under a heavy pull.


Phil.

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "96Disco" ---  These look very neat on the website but I can't judge whether they're likely to be strong enough - you'd think the eye would rip through the mounting bracket under a heavy pull.
Phil.
--- End quote ---


I've seen the pics, but I suppose it all depends on the relative thickness/strngth of  metal involved & the replacement of bumper bolts with good high-Tensile bolts.
I'm certain that they'll have been tested, due to the (sadly) litigious nature of todays society

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