[C.00.K13]

Just a little question how a u put recovery points on the front of a Jimny??? Does anyone have pics or tip etc


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[caboose]

try this http://www.auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=33440

[SkIpAi]

Looking at some of the recovery points in the link above- ARB bars need holes drilled to be fitted aswell? And trimming of the bumper mounting plates?

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[Scales]

caboose wrote:

try this http://www.auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=33440

aaaannnd this

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24132&hilit=jimny+recovery+point

[ellis]

are there any good ones out there for the rear of a jimny

[Scales]

ellis wrote:

are there any good ones out there for the rear of a jimny

Scales wrote:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24132&hilit=jimny+recovery+point

[Rockhopper]

This is what I did for the front of mine.



I used lengths of tube inside the chassis that the bolts fit through to ensure the bolts don't tear or bend the chassis.
For the rear, I sust fitted a Hayman Reece towbar with a hitch.

[Fatzook]

Rockhopper wrote:

I used lengths of tube inside the chassis that the bolts fit through to ensure the bolts don't tear or bend the chassis.

Crush tubes won't stop the chassis from bending or tearing. They only stop it from crushing ( under the tension of the bolt )

Your rails are still only 2.5mm thick.

Still, what you have there is better than nothing.

[Rockhopper]

So far, I havn't had any issues with them. But then again, I've never really gotten it badly stuck. They were meant to be a temp fix, till I could afford a front bar. They have been on for over a year now lol

[Scales]

Yikes, points for ingenuity.
Ive been using the ARB bar with a bridle between the 2 holes on the front of the car. Some ARB blokes say its ok to use, others say its not a snatch point..... kinda dont know what to think really.
My gut says that using a equaliser bridle across both of them should be more than enough.

[ellis]

the link above for the rear points is a bad design as i have already ripped that thing they bolt to off while doing a recovery

[just_cruizin]

From reading some of the previous posts, people should remember what vehicle they have before undertaking some of these recoveries. As Pete said, the chassis rails or only 2.5mm designed for the forces implied by the Jimny's weight not trying to recovery big vehicles, obviously it'll only impart the force it can generate but when that's trying to move an immoveable object something got give, and it's going be the zook

[suzooky87]

Fatzook wrote:

Rockhopper wrote:

I used lengths of tube inside the chassis that the bolts fit through to ensure the bolts don't tear or bend the chassis.

Crush tubes won't stop the chassis from bending or tearing. They only stop it from crushing ( under the tension of the bolt )

Your rails are still only 2.5mm thick.

Still, what you have there is better than nothing.

So what would be a good design?
I have also heard that ARB advise not to snatch off their bar.
The bolt on plates in the links look shithouse especially the rear as i have also ripped that off.
Every time someone comes up with an idea people point out the faults (of which is very helpful) but it would be good to have some one explain what a good design would entail, for us noobies. I am not having a stab at anyone i would just some good ideas on what a good, strong and safe design would require?

[ellis]

yea in the next couple weeks if i have time i might look into trying to make a good point at the rear to do a recovery of but i will probably fail

[suzooky87]

No reply's?
Even a point in the right direction?

[ellis]

i will post some pics up of my front recovery points when im finished ive done what Rockhopper has done just with some plates on there aswell just to make it stonger ill show you what i mean when i post pics and i think good idea for jimny recovery points is just more bracing type thing just to stop the chassie from wraping or tearing

[squibby]

MIC Rear Bar and Front bar are good for providing recovery points.

Rear bar is really solid thick steel and bolts directly to the rear chasis legs. You got two mounts for attaching a shcakle, each near where the bar bolts to the each chasis legs and the tow bar in the middle that you can use as a recovery point.


On the front you got the same. somewhere to but a shackle right near where the winch plate bolts directly to the chasis legs, and you got another tow bar hitch again inbetween the two, although I'll warn you that tow bar hitch is not to be given as much abuse as the rear hitch.

[asfish]

I have a new ARB front bar and was told i could use it for recovery.
It has two shackles attached, but have not put it to the test yet.

[C.00.K13]

Thankz guys for the help

[Scales]

asfish wrote:

I have a new ARB front bar and was told i could use it for recovery.
It has two shackles attached, but have not put it to the test yet.

i was told i COULDNT

definatley 2 stories getting around on these bars.
Im using a equaliser strap/bridle to be on the safe side. I advise doing that.