70 series front recovery point

[AndrewHadji]

So got the pricing sorted. Works out to about 135 USD. 4 kits ordered. They sell for $174.95 INC GST AUD.

No worries if that changes anyones mind in getting these, i will have 4 sets with 3 spoken for already.

Edit, all spoken for.

 

[AndrewHadji]

Paid today, will update with shipping info.

 

[divemedic]

Pm'ing you

 

[AndrewHadji]

Received. Once i get these in and test fitted, ill send out paypal info. I want to make sure they fit correctly before i take money

 

[Leeroytroopy]

Recovery points for 75 series is a pain isnt it, Once you put the arb bullbar on it really limits your options because ive been told that the two points down the bottom are for winching/ tie down points not for snatch strap other wise they start to go oval as theyre only 6mm thick.
The only decent option is the outback ideas one the L shape one but they utilise captive nuts in the spring hangers. I guess thats alright unless your really stuck in thick mud and a putting a heap of load on them. I think i'll fabricate some of my own unless the ones you get Andrew look decent.
Heres a picture of my left chassis rail with a ARB commercial winch bar (1995 model)
Blue circle is the bullbar winch point
red circles are where the out back ideas point bolts
the yellow circle is where is looks like that blue recovery point bolts but on mine it doesnt have a captive nut
If I was going to make one id use the design of the Green outline and probable cut and fold up the bull bar metal sheet to the right of the arb point so the strap doesnt rub on it.
anyway thats my 2 cents.
Keen to see the points you brought fitted Andrew

 

[divemedic]

^ why do all that? Wouldn't it be easier to drill the existing hole out a little then add an eyelet and a few plates for structure? I honestly don't know, not trying to be sarcastic.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I've shown Rob these photos and he is now fabricating his own design. (One that will work with a factory winch and skid plate).

 

[AndrewHadji]

my arb bumper doesnt have the blue, but i think the ones we are getting leverage the red and the yellow like you mentioned. As soon as i have the kits ill mount (unless im in UT in which case it will be mid may)

The reds add both vertical and horizontal stability, you spread the load on the frame this way. Even a plated bumper would shift eventually as there is play in the mounting brackets during a hard yank. I have never liked bumper recovery mounts, good for winching, but even then have seen some move and need to be re positioned during a really hard pull.

i would also prefer the above to a bumper plated jobbie.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I would rule out numbers 1,2 & 3 very quickly.

 

[AndrewHadji]

Agreed, you need all red ones. you could get by with the two vertical reds + yellow in a Y type config. I would be comfortable with all reds and the yellow.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I would never pull on the brush bar and I would be very reluctant to pull on the spring hanger unless you could pull very gently.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

A Rob Smith Fabrication design.....
1990 HZJ77
Post 1180-1182

 

[divemedic]

Good for a snatch?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Good for a snatch?

... and then some.
You could lift the front of the Cruiser off of the ground with Rob's design.

 

[divemedic]

What's the material!?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

What's the material!?

5/8" Steel

 

[77cruiser77]

I plan to take 1" thick flat bar, cut slots in the ARB, slide the bar through the slot and bolt to side of frame using factory holes, then weld the bar to the bumper closing the slot and putting a hole in the end for a shackle. I figure it's how ARB should've done it in the first place.

 

[Leeroytroopy]

I plan to take 1" thick flat bar, cut slots in the ARB, slide the bar through the slot and bolt to side of frame using factory holes, then weld the bar to the bumper closing the slot and putting a hole in the end for a shackle. I figure it's how ARB should've done it in the first place.

Thats probably the smartest way to do it. And its simple with no weird angles or anything. Nice work 77cruiser77

 

[AndrewHadji]

Got the notice from the post office that it arrived today (sig required) so will pick it up in the am. Really quick delivery. PM me if you need me to ship them asap or if it can wait until mid may when i get back from UT. I leave thursday night

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I plan to take 1" thick flat bar, cut slots in the ARB, slide the bar through the slot and bolt to side of frame using factory holes, then weld the bar to the bumper closing the slot and putting a hole in the end for a shackle. I figure it's how ARB should've done it in the first place.

Kurt can probably shed some light on this but it's my understanding that the center portion of the ARB brush bar (inside the uprights) is considerably thicker than the wings and cutting this area in any way could alter the structural integrity.