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Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:38 pm
by twiss
Either that or ram the other vehicle out of being stuck.... been there done that
Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:39 pm
by ScottieJ
twiss wrote:Either that or ram the other vehicle out of being stuck.... been there done that
Yes because that never causes any damage to either vehicle
Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:19 pm
by Jordi
Estimated pull to recover a stuck SJ
http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... mated+pull
Loads are increased by an unknown factor when using snatch recovery technique.
Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:20 pm
by ROBBIE
I didn't do snatch recoveries with the tow bar, only just small pulls. If thinks looked too stuck I would use the winch.
Twiss was that video about the joys of being short
Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:01 pm
by Tramp
ScottieJ wrote:A snatch recovery done properly is one of the best recovery techniques there is, sometimes it is needed and if done properly can put less strain on your recovery points than the incorrect use of a normal rope or strap.
If you want to take a 4x4 offroad at all then it needs to have adequate front and rear recovery points and you need to have recovery gear that is up to the job.
Everyone gets stuck and if you don't have the correct recovery gear in and on your 4x4 then you are putting yourself, others and your vehicle at risk.
Where would you recommend I fit a front recover point on my SJ?
The shackle reversal towers obscure the front of the chassis rails,
Re: Do I need this on the tow bar
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:38 pm
by ScottieJ
You could bolt/weld some tabs on the side made out of 8-10mm plate with 25mm holes to put shackles through.
Or maybe something like these bolted on to the shackle reverse towers could work
https://www.famousfour.co.uk/new_parts/ ... ?part=8468
You might want to reinforce the chassis rails if you do either of those though, the chassis rails are thin and I've seen many bumpers etc rip the bolt holes out during heavy recoveries.
It's a shame you can't really sleeve the chassis rails when that conversion is fitted.