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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:

--- Quote from: "Bob696" ---
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.
--- End quote ---

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.

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