been looking at the recovery point situation on the 80.
I was feeling pretty good about these OEM loops. But then some folks here started to comment about the possibility of the welds failing on these with a documented incident. I still feel OK about them, but perhaps it might be wise to go get some weld added to your loops if the welds don't look good enough. That would probably solve the issue.
All the same, I was thinking about a better way, especially considering that the ARB roo bar I have on now has these dinky little attachment points (what were they thinking with this klutzy washer fix?).
Here is a thought: we have these 3 attachment points under the frame rail, 2 of which were/can be used for the OEM loop. How about one uses just a rectangular flat length of thick steel bar, long enough to span the 3 holes and protrude forward enough, wide as the rail or a bit more, and something like 1/2" thick. You would have to drill 3 holes for the 3 bolts, and one bigger one in front for a shackle. Interestingly, from what I saw, it would clear both the ARB and the rear OEM bumper, maybe with some minor shims to adjust for height (lip of the front rail). It would even work on the Draw Tite hitch receiver assembly I have on. I don't know about the OEM front bumper clearing.
Seems to me that would be either very easy to DIY in your garage or very inexpensive from a shop or fabber; no weld, just straight solid steel. Would take only 1 minute to put on or remove too if you don't want it sticking out in town. And would increase ground clearance.
Thoughts?
I was feeling pretty good about these OEM loops. But then some folks here started to comment about the possibility of the welds failing on these with a documented incident. I still feel OK about them, but perhaps it might be wise to go get some weld added to your loops if the welds don't look good enough. That would probably solve the issue.
All the same, I was thinking about a better way, especially considering that the ARB roo bar I have on now has these dinky little attachment points (what were they thinking with this klutzy washer fix?).
Here is a thought: we have these 3 attachment points under the frame rail, 2 of which were/can be used for the OEM loop. How about one uses just a rectangular flat length of thick steel bar, long enough to span the 3 holes and protrude forward enough, wide as the rail or a bit more, and something like 1/2" thick. You would have to drill 3 holes for the 3 bolts, and one bigger one in front for a shackle. Interestingly, from what I saw, it would clear both the ARB and the rear OEM bumper, maybe with some minor shims to adjust for height (lip of the front rail). It would even work on the Draw Tite hitch receiver assembly I have on. I don't know about the OEM front bumper clearing.
Seems to me that would be either very easy to DIY in your garage or very inexpensive from a shop or fabber; no weld, just straight solid steel. Would take only 1 minute to put on or remove too if you don't want it sticking out in town. And would increase ground clearance.
Thoughts?
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