tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I've got two nice points in the front winch bumper but need some one the back. Whats the easiest way to get a couple on the rear ? I have a tow bar and am willing to remove it if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 LR do a recovery ring that fits on the rear cross member, see item 1 on page 749 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Do you think thats the best option, or something like that ? looks like you'd need to drop the tank to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I haven't fitted one but suspect it would require a fuel tank drop to fit, I have 2 JATE rings on the rear of my 110. if you do a search for jate rings, you should find loads of photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 So jates will fit. Are the holes there like on the front or do i need to remove something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 The holes are already in the chassis, however, if you already have a towbar, most people would just use that, some people that run rtv's prefer a tow ball, as they can simply drop a strop over it and get the job done!! In fact, i have spent all day making my own version of a towbar simply for recovery, not towing.... (pre 96 before anyone yells!) mine is quite heavyweight, and still has a towball,..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 I have a tow pin with a ball on top. Sorry don;t know the official name. Its rated at 2 Tonne IIRC. I've been told thats not enough for recovery. Anyhow if i loose the towing capabilty i'm not fussed for the trip as it effects departure angle. anymore for anymore........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Don't go on expedition with a conventional tow bar arrangement, it will act like an anchor when off road in soft ground. I went for a Southdown tank guard with recovery eye and a removable tow hitch, kill 2 'bird's' with one stone, giving HD tank guard and high level recovery. I also have a pair of jate rings for bridal strop attachment and an alternative angle if required. The tank guard strengthens the rear end, bolting to the chassis rails and rear cross member. If you have a diff guard you may have to grind off a section of the tank guard to allow vertical clearance in testing conditions. Otherwise you might end up like me with a grinder in a sand storm on your back! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Nato hitch on the crossmember, with some thick spreader plates and four 12.9 rated bolts. You'll pull the crossmember off before that lets go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ive got a height adjustable tow bar on the back of my 300tdi, but Id like to replace with one of these. Trouble is, my tow bar has a stabiliser bracket for towing my caravan which wont fit with the tow jaw. So im thinking of fitting one of these above the tow bar. Should make it easy to slip a tow rope on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 the pin is rated at 3.5tonne as is the ball because that is the max towing allowance for a 110, the pin used with a strap would be fine for recovery that has a steady pull when the slack strap is slowly tensioned but NOT snatch/KERR recovery. JATEs fit where the transport tiedown plates are on your chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete300tdi90 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 warning about jate rings... unless you reinforce the points where it goes through the chassis, it pulls it apart if you pull on it a little too hard as a friend found out... ooops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 my Dixon has a plate on it (genuine LR) and it says 2 tonne i'm nearly sure, I will check tomorrow but I also agree with removing the dixon for the trip. So its going.......i think. I like the idea of the tank guard but they are pricey. @ Headhunter any pictures??? Nato Hitch is a good idea....hmmm. The easiest seems to be remove the dixon and fit some Jates. Shakedown approaching fast. Nearly as fast as the leaving for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Just to add. The NATO hitch is specified as 4.08 tonnes, but I think it's tensile strength is around 22 tonnes (see here) I think I worked out the strength of the four bolts as about 30 tonnes or something stupid like that. To be honest, you'll be hard pressed to beat that for strengh vs. cost. Plus the holes are already there in the chassis, and no plough hanging down a the back of the vehicle! This is my installation: http://www.retroanaconda.com/landrover/2009/10/nato-hitch-rear-recovery/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete300tdi90 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 or if you dont tow... try this (although need a hook or something for it to work...) but nato hitch is best/easiest way to do it. strops are easy to put on and wont come off unlike normal ball tow hitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks Guys. I think thats certainly given me enough ideas. Off to lay on my back tomorrow to see what i can fit. Cheers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 How about dixon bate 5t jaw? fits directto the rear crossmember - same holes as NATO jaw and used by camel tropy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Pictures can be found here - http://www.southdown4x4.co.uk/DetachableTowing.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I can't seem to find a close up photo - but I have a swivel recovery eye that mounts onto the rear cross member - its had a lot of use and has been excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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