BUBsthemu wrote: if reading the forum right. If I modify the centre factory towbar mount on the chassis cross member with through bolts etc, could I fit a pintle hook for recovery? ng. Job for tommorrow.
geeves wrote:Daisy long time no see.
Didnt you find that that cross member isnt that secure when your original hook came off?
isuzurob wrote:Yes that rear cross part of the chassis is only ruffly welded in the strength is on the sides of the actual chassis, I ripped that complete part out of a 55 bighorn
geeves wrote:Pajeros safaris and cruisers are all stronger here but Ive heard of them not surviving a serious pull. Ive also heard of landrover chassis pulled out of shape. Standard snatch strap is 8 ton as is a 20mm nylon rope but several people use 25mm nylon which is closer to 12 ton and well beyond the rated recovery points. If you overload things you want the failure to be in a soft point. Even that can kill though
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