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Post by DiddyZook »

What have people done in the way of rear recovery points on a Sierra?

Yes I know Sierras never get stuck :lol: Well not without trying. But occasionally we do have to recover other vehicles (you know Cruisers, Patrols, Road Trains etc).

In standard form there is not a suitable snatch/recovery point, all we have is the tie down located directly behind the driver, just under the rear bumper. Not recommended for snatching, dubious for a winch recovery even with the low weight of a Sierra.

You can buy the aftermarket recovery hooks just about anywhere for around $20. These have two high tensile bolts spaced about 2" apart and mount really easily to most bullbars. I have looked at mounting one on the rear of a Sierra, would require drilling into the chassis close to where the tiedown was. This places it very close to the shackle which if fully compressed would foul recovery.

What other options are there?

I am toying with the idea of replacing the rear bumper with something much more solid which can double as a towbar with recovery points. Obviously this will mount directly to the chassis rather than traditional rear bar mounts. Perhaps with Hayman Reece style towhitch. mounted higher than traditional towball as I dont want to sacrifice departure angle. Has anyone done some thing similar previously? If so, pictures would be great also any problems encountered, lessons learned.
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Post by 84ZOOKSTA »

I was thinking how to put a recovery point on the front...
ANY IDEAS????????

I have 2 on the rear so i can spread the load evenly accross the chassis rails.

I was thinking about putting a tow bar in as a recovery point but looked at the cost and it was just tomuch for something i rarely use.

Here are some pics of mine and i dont have any problem with the shackle.

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Post by CAP51Z »

on my old SWB, i had 2 of the standard "Tie Downs", Never had a problem, snatching lots of zooks, with a few cruisers also. Just spread the load between the two. I was also winch recovered by a single one when nosedived in a hole, where the suction has considerable. The LWB i am planning on simlar to ones in pics posted, mounted on the rear bar, which is yet to be built. Same will be for the front. A mate welded some steel rod in a U shape to the end of his chassis....
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Post by bubs »

In the pic below is the from when I started my rear bar, the 1" hole there is for a D Shackle thats what I will use as my rear recovery points, it is 8mm plate

It is a LWB

2nd pic shows rear bar
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bubs wrote:In the pic below is the from when I started my rear bar, the 1" hole there is for a D Shackle thats what I will use as my rear recovery points, it is 8mm plate

It is a LWB

2nd pic shows rear bar
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Post by CHOPZUKI »

CAP51Z wrote:on my old SWB, i had 2 of the standard "Tie Downs", Never had a problem, snatching lots of zooks, with a few cruisers also. Just spread the load between the two. I was also winch recovered by a single one when nosedived in a hole, where the suction has considerable. The LWB i am planning on simlar to ones in pics posted, mounted on the rear bar, which is yet to be built. Same will be for the front. A mate welded some steel rod in a U shape to the end of his chassis....
hey sounds like a nice zook you ve got there :)

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Post by derelict_frog »

What you did with the hooks on the back of yours i did on the front of mine but the hooks r on the inside of the chassis rails hoking inwards and borrow one bolt from where my bullbar ties onto to, u dont really want the hooks on the suzuki bullbar as the bolts that hold that on can be flimsy.

No pics as no camera but im sure u get the idea.
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Post by Red_Zook »

My front recovery point..

What you guys think of my new SEXUAL bar??

oh yeah the rewcovery point...
the first bolt is in my bar second go's through the chassis rail....
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Post by droopypete »

Red_Zook wrote:What you guys think of my new SEXUAL bar??
You should have painted it brown and called it sexual chocolate :D
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Post by Red_Zook »

droopypete wrote:
Red_Zook wrote:What you guys think of my new SEXUAL bar??
You should have painted it brown and called it sexual chocolate :D
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but do you actualy like my bar?
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Post by droopypete »

Red_Zook wrote: do you actualy like my bar?
:oops: :oops: :oops: :D :armsup:
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Post by mistaboz »

Hey Will, i have the same idea as you to put the recovery hook on. Just had a quick look the other night. Did you take the bumper off to do up the nuts on top?
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Post by mistaboz »

Hey Will, i have the same idea as you to put the recovery hook on. Just had a quick look the other night. Did you take the bumper off to do up the nuts on top?
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Post by munecito »

No, I just took out all the brake light assembly but I didn't take the bumper bar out.

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Post by smileysmoke »

i am wanting to get a recovery hook like the rest of the fellas but what tonnage should i be looking for? and where is the best place to go and get them?
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Post by mistaboz »

Local 4wd shop will have them. Get one thats rated strong enough for a Patrol or Landcruiser. That way when you have to pull them out of a bog you wont have any problems :armsup:
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Post by smileysmoke »

:P too true man :) haha i will check it out. thanks!
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