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Discreet front tow points.
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15 Aug 2021 13:10 #237566
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Replied by Dirtbird on topic Re:Discreet front tow points.
Some good stuff going on there on the website again we are not alone in the fight for the cure for the Jimny disease.
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16 Aug 2021 15:58 #237605
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Re:Discreet front tow points.
We use M18 eye bolts at work These are nowhere near strong enough
To use in a recovery situation If i can find a data sheet i will post a picture
To use in a recovery situation If i can find a data sheet i will post a picture
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18 Aug 2021 08:15 #237684
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Discreet front tow points.
Sounds like a sound, simple idea. Those are often the best ones. Most recovery points are simple strips of ~10mm steel bolted to the side of the chassis. With a bit of reinforcing to take the side loads it would be adequate.
Re. The load limit for lifting eyes, remember that lifting kit has a minimum 5:1 safety factory, compared to 2:1 for recovery kit. So a 1t lifting eye would be rated atleast a 2.5t recovery point. A pair of these will be more than adequate on a Jimny.
Along similar lines heres the "hidden" bracket I made for a detachable front towbar. It includes a pair of recovery points for shackles but is obviously much more substantial than what you're looking for.
Re. The load limit for lifting eyes, remember that lifting kit has a minimum 5:1 safety factory, compared to 2:1 for recovery kit. So a 1t lifting eye would be rated atleast a 2.5t recovery point. A pair of these will be more than adequate on a Jimny.
Along similar lines heres the "hidden" bracket I made for a detachable front towbar. It includes a pair of recovery points for shackles but is obviously much more substantial than what you're looking for.
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