That's a really great looking rig you have. I added a set a couple of months ago. It really is necessary. I also reinforced mine by welding a 1/4" plate that went along the side of the frame down the long side of the recovery point. I like having those two points of contact because of what the trail can throw at you. You never know which direction you'll have to pull from to get your rig unstuck. For your hitch receiver, you might want to consider reinforcing/gusseting it for the rotational forces that a hitch mounted carrier imparts. After two or three years, it's quite common to find cracks forming around the receiver. The reason is that receivers are designed to withstand linear forces, not rotational ones. When you add a carrier, you're adding a big, heavy lever that's constantly vibrating and exerting considerable leveraged forces that the receiver was not designed to handle. Thanks for taking the time!
I built a custom hitch mounted tire, gas and propane swing out that uses the hitch. But since this video I modified the tire carrier to still allow for a hitch mounted shackle. But, the tire carrier and lack of a steel bumper was my original reason for these recovery points. Thanks for watching!
I was looking at these, but the design doesn't seem as good at the OEM. I could be wrong, but it seems like there would be a lot of lateral/twisting force on the bolts with the shackle off to the side. The OEM loop is balanced on both sides with the loop directly in the middle. I agree 100$ for the OEM loop is ridiculous, but i'll just buy find one used.
I hear you. I do like the way the OEM is inline with the bolts, just now how they welded it together. Wish it was one solid piece. I’ll be sure to post any issues I find with these. Having two points in the back allows me to use a bridle now which makes me feel much better about a rear recovery situation if it’s a straight pull. Thanks for the comment.
Nice! That’s cool and smart. Question, how much weight you supporting on that rig? Ive been keeping a spread sheet on mine…not many upgrades but I’m about +350 and i still havent added my front slimline steel bumper and winch. These darn things only have an 880 lbs payload max!!! I see yours is similar to my 22 ORP rig. Have you had any issues with yours?
When I added my Toytec lift, I installed their Heavy Duty rear coils and duro bump stops all around. I don’t know the exact amount of weight I’m carrying but I would have to guess with the rear drawer system, rear tire carrier, front low pro bumper, winch and loaded down with gear, and passengers I’m getting close to 800-900 lbs. before the heavy duty rear coils the rig was riding very low in the back and hitting the bump stops all the time. Now it rides level and feels great.
The attachment points hang below the rear bumper about 1 to 1.5 inches. The bumper can flex a little and then the strap would be resting on the metal frame if you were pulling up. But a straight pull or low pull would have no issues at all. Steel bumper or hitch mounted recovery are better solutions but this works best for my application.
That's a really great looking rig you have. I added a set a couple of months ago. It really is necessary. I also reinforced mine by welding a 1/4" plate that went along the side of the frame down the long side of the recovery point. I like having those two points of contact because of what the trail can throw at you. You never know which direction you'll have to pull from to get your rig unstuck.
For your hitch receiver, you might want to consider reinforcing/gusseting it for the rotational forces that a hitch mounted carrier imparts. After two or three years, it's quite common to find cracks forming around the receiver. The reason is that receivers are designed to withstand linear forces, not rotational ones. When you add a carrier, you're adding a big, heavy lever that's constantly vibrating and exerting considerable leveraged forces that the receiver was not designed to handle.
Thanks for taking the time!
Awesome! Thanks for this video I have been looking for a more beefy recovery point in the rear of my runner.
Great idea. Summer or Winter. I think I would add the huck-up device now. When you're stuck it may be to difficult.
That’s a good idea before heading out on the trail.
why not just use a hitch shackle since you already have a hitch receiver ? ❤
I built a custom hitch mounted tire, gas and propane swing out that uses the hitch. But since this video I modified the tire carrier to still allow for a hitch mounted shackle. But, the tire carrier and lack of a steel bumper was my original reason for these recovery points. Thanks for watching!
I was looking at these, but the design doesn't seem as good at the OEM. I could be wrong, but it seems like there would be a lot of lateral/twisting force on the bolts with the shackle off to the side. The OEM loop is balanced on both sides with the loop directly in the middle. I agree 100$ for the OEM loop is ridiculous, but i'll just buy find one used.
I hear you. I do like the way the OEM is inline with the bolts, just now how they welded it together. Wish it was one solid piece. I’ll be sure to post any issues I find with these. Having two points in the back allows me to use a bridle now which makes me feel much better about a rear recovery situation if it’s a straight pull. Thanks for the comment.
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Nice! That’s cool and smart. Question, how much weight you supporting on that rig? Ive been keeping a spread sheet on mine…not many upgrades but I’m about +350 and i still havent added my front slimline steel bumper and winch. These darn things only have an 880 lbs payload max!!! I see yours is similar to my 22 ORP rig. Have you had any issues with yours?
When I added my Toytec lift, I installed their Heavy Duty rear coils and duro bump stops all around. I don’t know the exact amount of weight I’m carrying but I would have to guess with the rear drawer system, rear tire carrier, front low pro bumper, winch and loaded down with gear, and passengers I’m getting close to 800-900 lbs. before the heavy duty rear coils the rig was riding very low in the back and hitting the bump stops all the time. Now it rides level and feels great.
How do you use them if they're so close to the body of the car? Would the ropes/chain rub up wards?
The attachment points hang below the rear bumper about 1 to 1.5 inches. The bumper can flex a little and then the strap would be resting on the metal frame if you were pulling up. But a straight pull or low pull would have no issues at all. Steel bumper or hitch mounted recovery are better solutions but this works best for my application.
Like the recovery points, but putting a bulky tailpipe piece just makes it easier to be damaged.
Yes. That tailpipe tip was an Amazon special. I was surprised how big it was when it showed up. I’ll be replacing it with a small tip in the spring.
Why not just use the hitch?
I’m using the hitch for a gas, propane and tire carrier