Factory Rear Recovery Points (1 Viewer)

[Von Hayek]

The 100 I bought didn't have a tow hitch or rear recovery points. I installed a tow hitch and want to install recovery points. Looking at @TRAIL TAILOR, their website says that 60-, 80-, and 100-Series Land Cruisers all have the same bolt patterns for recovery points, but when I tried to bolt some points from an 80 they didn't fit under the hitch. Were the factory points attached somewhere else?

 

[saucebox]

It could be that your hitch is blocking the bolt pattern—you may have to punch a hole in the hitch that lines up with the holes in the frame.

I do know Trail Tailor's rear points do fit the 80 and 100—I gave a pair to a friend with an 80, and they work well.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Trail Tailors worked on my 100.

 

[SlowBuild]

Mine too, Trail Tailor front and rear.

 

[Ayune]

Since you now have a hitch for around $40 you can simply keep one of these stashed in the truck:

 

[Von Hayek]

I was thinking about that as an option.

Can anyone tell me where the factory points are installed?

 

[saucebox]

I was thinking about that as an option.

Can anyone tell me where the factory points are installed?

Pretty close to the back of the frame. That should be the rearmost crossmember at left, and the last body mount on the right.

Not my pic:

 

[Von Hayek]

Hmm. Those appear to be the two bolt holes for hitch, but the 80 recovery point doesn't line up. I'll have to try again.

Thanks for the picture.

 

[oakback]

Since you now have a hitch for around $40 you can simply keep one of these stashed in the truck:

Is there anything wrong with shoving the the looped end of a recovery strap into the receiver and sliding the hitch pin through?

 

[Ayune]

Is there anything wrong with shoving the the looped end of a recovery strap into the receiver and sliding the hitch pin through?

I’ve done that too for straight-ish pulls but I’ve smoothed out the edges of my receiver opening to keep them from cutting into the strap. File down the sharp corners & burrs and keep an eye on strap wear.

 

[WxSpotter]

My 2004 LX470 has the integrated bumper hitch with the protruding safety chain eyelets. Was looking for a shackle block for the hitch but most would not allow for the D-ring to be inserted due to location of those eyelets. Found this block from Agency6 that has double side hole and single top hole. This top hole allows the block to stick out enough for the D-ring to be inserted (vertically) and just barely kisses the rubber of my spare (285/60 R18 KO2). Seems like a good product.

 

[yukon]

Is there anything wrong with shoving the the looped end of a recovery strap into the receiver and sliding the hitch pin through?

That's how I do it. Just pulled a semi out the other day this way,so it isn't about to break.

 

[WxSpotter]

Forgot to add this link and picture.

Shackle Block XL 2" Assembly - Red

Agency 6™ Shackle Block Assembly XL (Double Side Hole/Single Top Hole): US Certified 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum.Innovative block design has a working load limit of 13,000 lbs* capable of standard recovery ops in off road situations.Fits all standard 2 inch receivers and 3/4 screw pin shackle...

agency6.com

 

[diego355]

Is there anything wrong with shoving the the looped end of a recovery strap into the receiver and sliding the hitch pin through?

Try to get the pin out after it bends from the pull, you and your truck will have a great quality time together. Lol
Cheaper to get the hitch d-ring receiver than getting a new strap, pin and hitch. Not to mention its safer.