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Recovery strap points

Discussion in 'Recovery & Gear' started by T-Rex266, Dec 15, 2015.

  1. Dec 15, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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    Anybody ever use the rear bumper bar (the bar under the bumper on the truck) to pull someone out? I have a D-ring receiver too, and need to get that on, but I've heard of this location too.
     
  2. Dec 15, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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    I have a d ring receiver. Smitty built I think. I have only used the bar under the bumper to pull snow tubes around the neighborhood and field by my house.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    @Sean266 is this how the top plastic part if ur bumper popped out?
     
  4. Dec 15, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    The recovery strapped pushed up on the bumper causing the black trim to push out...I popped it back in.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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    Probably not ideal but you could use the holes next to the hitch to pull out a light car. They should be strong enough as they are really used for the safety chains on a trailer if it so happens to fall of the ball.
    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:33 PM
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    By rear bar are you talking about the hitch supports to the frame?
    [​IMG]
     
  7. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    Thanks for the pic dude. Ya, the black bar like this

    image.jpg
     
  8. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    image.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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    Yes it will take the load but use d-rings to clamp around the bar.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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    You can do this too:
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:44 PM
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    Never over the ball:
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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    Ill just use my D-ring receiver =)
     
  13. Dec 15, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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    That would be the best.
     
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    I use a D-ring receiver. My factory hitch is massive. Not sure if you get a different one with the tow package but mine has several points that are fastened to the frame. I'd take a pic but I don't want to get cold.
     
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    now that's clever!
     
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    Since it's that time of year people get stuck in the snow.



    So question, if you are being pulled out (I know, a Tundra doesn't get stuck :muscleflexing:), what's the recovery point in the front? Is it these tow hooks, and if so, do you attach a D ring to this?

    539522d1439611744-need-rear-tow-hook-exp_508802581743e875c034db26becd5ebd7448ade3.jpg
     
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    Yes, that’s a good recovery point. Either use a shackle or choke your strap around the hoop by passing one end of the strap through the eye at the other end.
     
  20. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    Thought about that too; wasn't sure if the strap could handle it. Also, good practice to stick something in the loop so after the pull the strap doesn't become so tight you can't un-loop it?
     
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    I would not use the two holes next to your hitch where your supposed to put chains. I only had a chain that could fit in there and tried pulling out a small bush. And bent it and flaked paint off. I didn’t continue trying. I’m sure if it were life and death go for it. But just carry around a few d rings and a strap. I picked up a hitch with d ring assembly and it’s only about 6” and fits under seat really easy.
     
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    The choke works well but reduces the breaking strength of the strap/rope, not sure by how much but I'd guess 10-20%.
     
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    It’s standard rigging practice. Called “choking”. Never binds up. Tightens when under load.
    Incidentally, those points on our vehicles are used for anchor points when transporting.
     
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    I've used the holes next to the hitch to pull my truck up hill rutted mud road about 80 yards with a come along. Flaked the paint but no bends.
     
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    Unfortunately doesn’t work when u have 3 car seats lol can’t move the seat as the car seats are anchored down
     
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    True. But kids will grow out of the seats eventually :bananadance:
     
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    Then you get your grandkids!
     
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