Anyone still making front recovery points in the US? (1 Viewer)

[Ramathorn15]

I thought I remembered closer to $130 (US).

Have they gone up that much, has the US $ weakened that much, or are you confusing AU$ with US$?

reevsci's units are probably a better deal, but the Roadsafe units actually fit inside the ARB box without modification

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To be fair, this is what they look like now. Plus, @reevesci offered to send me a spacer which would have resolved the issue 100%.

The reason I took the approach I did was to conserve as much clearance as possible. That's the sole reason I didn't get the Australian ones.

Bad photo, but it's dark. The point is completely Incorporated into the ARB now.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I would really like a set of these tow points from TT that will accomodate the ARB bumper with no cutting.

What size and type bolts are needed to install them correctly? Would like to order but need this info first. Any torque recommendations?

To be fair, this is what they look like now. Plus, @reevesci offered to send me a spacer which would have resolved the issue 100%.
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The reason I took the approach I did was to conserve as much clearance as possible. That's the sole reason I didn't get the Australian ones.
Bad photo, but it's dark. The point is completely Incorporated into the ARB now.

I made a set of spacers for @FullyLitLED and sounds like they worked with the ARB. Hoping to see pics.

As far as bolts the OEM bolt, it is a M14 x 1.5 x 50. I prefer a grade 10.8 to a 12.9, but to each their own.

J

 

[jLB]

Shipping is $75 AUD to Florida. That adds it all up to $210 AUD. That is $158 USD.... OK, so not quite $175, but I'd rather keep my money near home. Had a bad experience with another Australian vendor and a pain getting my money back. .

Ouch! That's a 50% increase in shipping cost, over what it cost me AU --> TX about a year ago. Total order was $196 (AU), but at the exchange rates at the time, that was $130 (US). I grumbled a bit about the shipping cost, but it did arrive in 4 days.

To be fair, this is what they look like now. Plus, @reevesci offered to send me a spacer which would have resolved the issue 100%.
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The reason I took the approach I did was to conserve as much clearance as possible. That's the sole reason I didn't get the Australian ones.

Bad photo, but it's dark. The point is completely Incorporated into the ARB now.

Nice work!

 

[FullyLitLED]

I made a set of spacers for @FullyLitLED and sounds like they worked with the ARB. Hoping to see pics.

As far as bolts the OEM bolt, it is a M14 x 1.5 x 50. I prefer a grade 10.8 to a 12.9, but to each their own.

J

I don't have the truck with me at the moment, I'll get some pics over the weekend

 

[mechanixhorseman]

I would be interested in the recovery points with spacers for the ARB as well. Any concerns that the spacers might decrease the strength by increasing leverage? (Full disclosure: I am not an engineer and this may not be a legitimate concern. Just a thought.)

 

[spressomon]

Grade 12.9 M14-1.50 x 50mm or 80mm bolts here: For Sale - M14-1.5 x 50mm and 80mm Grade 12.9 Bolts

 

[KraziAzn]

Ordered a set!

 

[Ayune]

Boltdepot.com is where I got my 10.9 50mm bolts & washers. Perfect length for Trail Tailor's points on the front:

I use a $33 Smittybilt hitch shackle for the rear: Receiver Hitch D-Rings - Smittybilt

 

[KraziAzn]

Boltdepot.com is where I got my 10.9 50mm bolts & washers. Perfect length for Trail Tailor's points on the front:

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I use a $33 Smittybilt hitch shackle for the rear: Receiver Hitch D-Rings - Smittybilt

Can I use the OEM bolts? Or it cannot be used for recovery?

 

[mmbirtcher]

Just ordered a pair from TrailTailor. Look very solid. Website worked fine. Thanks @reevesci

 

[greenseaman]

I just ordered a set of the discontinued ones for my 100. I'm assuming the oem bolts will work and are the same strength as the ones on the trail tailor mart website since they are oem spec...

 

[Ayune]

Can I use the OEM bolts? Or it cannot be used for recovery?

OEM bolts are ok for strength but too long for thinner aftermarket recovery points. The original tow points are cast, thicker, but weaker. The stock bolts have an unthreaded portion close to the head that prevents them from tightening all the way down on to the stronger bent steel recovery points. These 50mm bolts are fully threaded.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I have a few sets of the OLD powder coated mounts remaining. These are the OLD model and the powder is not optimal for resale as powder coated. So I took them down to the old bare metal price.

The new mounts are mill radiused for use with steel or soft shackles. Also I made a run of the ARB spacers. Andrea will have the spacers up in the next day or two.

Soft Shackle Tow Points - 60 80 100 Series


Jason

 

[greenseaman]

Thanks for the reply! Guess I’ll need some new bolts!

 

[mmbirtcher]

Boltdepot.com is where I got my 10.9 50mm bolts & washers. Perfect length for Trail Tailor's points on the front:

Thanks @Ayune, I priced the same bolts out at Fastenal since there’s a store close by. Nearly 4x the cost!

 

[Mdej3]

I have a few sets of the OLD powder coated mounts remaining. These are the OLD model and the powder is not optimal for resale as powder coated. So I took them down to the old bare metal price.

The new mounts are mill radiused for use with steel or soft shackles. Also I made a run of the ARB spacers. Andrea will have the spacers up in the next day or two.

Soft Shackle Tow Points - 60 80 100 Series


Jason

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Hey Jason.

How much are the Spacers?

I did an order a couple of weeks ago and did not got a spacer.

Thanks!

 

[bgolf247]

Grade 12.9 M14-1.50 x 50mm or 80mm bolts here: For Sale - M14-1.5 x 50mm and 80mm Grade 12.9 Bolts

Is it a 40 or 50mm bolt? TT website says M14 x 1.5 x 40mm

 

[spressomon]

Is it a 40 or 50mm bolt? TT website says M14 x 1.5 x 40mm

I have 50mm and 80mm length bolts available.

 

[bgolf247]

I have 50mm and 80mm length bolts available.

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I am just wondering what the correct length is for TT recovery points as you and @Ayune and @reevesci mention 50 mm but the hardware on TT says 40 mm:

Tow Point Bolts

 

[spressomon]

Ask Jason. My recovery points were made from 1/2" angle (might have been .625") and the 50mm length bolts with flat washers were perfect for 80/100 Series.