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Tow Bar Recovery Hitch
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:08 am
by Turbz
Anyone use these, and are they any good ? They seem like the perfect item. Snatch/tow from a solid mount. In the middle of the car... etc
So how good are they ?
p.s. I was going to buy a length of 2inch solid and make a few up for the boys that is all.
http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_i ... 642ee5f36d
Cheers. Turbz.
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:34 am
by LuxyBoy
I have the one that has a tow hook instead of bow shackle and it works great
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:22 pm
by M1S3RY
I got mine off Ebay and was quite a bit cheaper, but now SuperCheap Auto also have them for like $35! I can't give you a report because i haven't used mine yet, but there's not a lot to go wrong with them.
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:27 pm
by GUJohnno
I don't see the need for it and you may as well save your money.
Just use the pin for your snatch strap.
It should never bend as you shouldn't be snatching some one that hard. I a simple pull doesn't get them out you'd be better winching.
re: shackle hitch
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:03 pm
by Nelso
I agree regarding snatching, but you can't tow a broken car out with just the pin in your hitch. Attach tow chain to shackle; too easy.
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:04 am
by Harrow
I have one on my car and i love it! I was a good buy but rember to wire or cable tie the D shackle pin to the D shackle so it cant rattle undone because some times the pin falls out and then you dont have a D shackle any more which sucks cause you alway loose it when you need it most!
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:13 am
by bazzle
GUJohnno wrote:I don't see the need for it and you may as well save your money.
Just use the pin for your snatch strap.
It should never bend as you shouldn't be snatching some one that hard. I a simple pull doesn't get them out you'd be better winching.
Pins DO bend, not in double shear as when hitch fitted. Also angular pull may damage strap on end of box section. Try also to get a wet strap in a deep one, then lay in the mud to fit pin and R clip......
Those receivers are a good idea. Ive had a couple similar.
Bazzle
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:00 pm
by Bumpy45
Have never used one, but Con Rutile on Stradbroke Island have one fitted to the front and back of every vehicle.
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:53 pm
by Turbz
Cheers guys. I think i will make a couple up.
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:02 pm
by Shadow
Turbz wrote:Cheers guys. I think i will make a couple up.
make a couple extras
