Big_John Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Morning all, I'm looking at some genuine forged JATE rings (what does that stand for btw?) for the front of the 90. They are 84mm between the jaws - the same as the width of the chassis, only trouble is I've got a steering guard fitted as well. Will I be able to force them the extra 4mm or so over the steering guard or will they snap or worse be more prone to snapping under strain when I need them? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 wider JATE rings are available, the sides are machined down slightly to make the opening wider. See Ralph's post here Joint Air Transport Executive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 This page gives some history relating to JATE which might be of interest - http://www.mod.uk/defenceinternet/aboutdef...luationunit.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks chaps. I'm looking at a pair of second hand ones, so looks like the angle grinder may come in to play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Grunwald Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 wider JATE rings are available, the sides are machined down slightly to make the opening wider. See Ralph's post hereJoint Air Transport Executive "JATE" Stands for "Joint Air Transport Establishment" which is based at RAF Brize Norton and the "rings" are in fact rectangular and designed to have slings attached to them in order for the Land Rover to be lifted as an under-slung load by Helicopters or tied-down within various Transport Aircraft or on Platfroms for parachute drops. As far as I am aware all Chassied Land Rovers are capable of having them fitted quite easily unless the mounting brackets have already been used for something else like a winch or towbar struts. Hope this helps. Cheers, Gunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Nick Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Dont go for forgeries.........get the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I thought it stood for "Just Accessible Through Earth" which is the position most JATE rings end up in when you get stuck - you have to dig six feet under for the darned things before you can attach anything to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 "JATE" Stands for "Joint Air Transport Establishment" My bad, i knew there were a few 'versions' of JATE around, I found '...Executive' on an MOD website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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