Front Recovery point

[miketree]

I need a front recovery point on my Vit. It's only a temporary problem, as I will be getting a winch bumper in the not too distant future.

I gather the towing eye on the front is not really up to the job.

What can I use as a cheap alternative?

Can I safely use my tow bar for rear recovery?

[dan_2k_uk]

Tow bar will be man enough on the rear. Dunno what the front of a vit is like so cant suggest much.

[ali]

i use the front towing eye and never had any probs .

[ScottieJ]

Rear tow ball is fine for light recoveries as long as you aren't doing a snatch recovery using a kinetic rope as it has been known for tow balls to snap off and turn into a lethal projectile.

The front tie down point is also ok for light recoveries but are not suitable if you are really stuck. I.e. need a winch or snatch recovery.

[turbo-tom]

i still rate these its not that bad for £50!

http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/vitara ... d_841.html

[miketree]

Yes, I know, but £50 will go a long way towards my winch bumper.

[turbo-tom]

true true well scrap that idea then

[miketree]

true true well scrap that idea then

Lets call it plan D.

[dazerede]

U can proberly make one less than that the
Threaded bar max -5.00
Bolts- 3.00
Shackles -15.00-20.00

30 quid max
And properly fabricate the other bit that holds the shackles on

[Rhinoman]

I realise that this is an old thread but it seems that there is often confusion regarding the towing eyes and the tie down points. The tie down points are the 'slots' in the chassis and not the hoops. The hoops on mine have withstood a lot of abuse but if they show signs of corrosion then its best not to use them.