The PHH task sucks, but I think there are worse tasks on an 80 series. It took me quite a while to complete the "wiggle and snap" step for the upper bracket on the hard line.
It was a little different 4 years ago when the Autozone et al VC120 cannisters could be had for $40. Now that they're into $80 territory, I would try some testing first myself.
I'm sure you're well aware, but those oem "loops" are only meant as shipping and transport tie down points. There are probably countless examples of them being used as recovery points without incident, but they weren't designed for it according to the sage wisdom on these forums. There are a...
I'm caving in on mine and outsourcing a bunch of labor. I'm sick of working in the wet/cold, and I want to drive the dang truck. Some will say that's lame, but I am supporting a local business.