Is there a recovery point for the front that is compatible with the Ironman front bumper? The few I've seen say they may not work with most aftermarket bumpers. I don't really trust the front tiedown/tow point from the factory.
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It's hard to say if these are compatible without some detailed pics of how the Ironman bumper mounts, but I'm running them on my rig (stock bumper) and really like them:
www.srqfabrications.com
2003-2024 4Runner Lower Link Mount Reinforcement (LLS)
Upgrade your stock links with these 3/16" plate and self aligning EIMKEITH lower mount reinforcements.*Welding required
www.srqfabrications.com
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Yeah. I saw your post when you got these. I’ll reach out to SRQ to see if they have experience with mounting these under the Ironman bumper. Was just wondering if anybody had a solution to this.It's hard to say if these are compatible without some detailed pics of how the Ironman bumper mounts, but I'm running them on my rig (stock bumper) and really like them:
2003-2024 4Runner Lower Link Mount Reinforcement (LLS)
Upgrade your stock links with these 3/16" plate and self aligning EIMKEITH lower mount reinforcements.*Welding required
Looks like this forum member added some points to the front directly:
Finally got Ironman 4x4 bumper for GX470
I guess the ship finally made it from Australia because I got my bumper delivered 2 weeks ago. I've just finished the install. Looks great! Want to get offroad lights but haven't decided which ones. Ordering different winch hook and plate mounts for d ring anchors. I really like the side skid...
forum.ih8mud.com
Kind of surprised it doesn't come with integrated points!
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That looks kinda sketchy. I wouldn't trust that steel to be able to pull the weight of the vehicle and then some....Looks like this forum member added some points to the front directly:
Finally got Ironman 4x4 bumper for GX470
I guess the ship finally made it from Australia because I got my bumper delivered 2 weeks ago. I've just finished the install. Looks great! Want to get offroad lights but haven't decided which ones. Ordering different winch hook and plate mounts for d ring anchors. I really like the side skid...
Kind of surprised it doesn't come with integrated points!
You'd for sure want a big plate behind it. I'm also not sure how the front ties into the winch mount, but presumably the winch mount should be designed to pull the rig. If you use M10 bolts, a single grade 8.8 has a ultimate tensile capacity of 46K pounds, so the bolts themselves should be way under-capacity.
Metric Bolt Strength: Minimum, Ultimate Tensile & Proof Loads - Metric
Minimum ultimate tensile and proof loads for metric bolts with coarse or fine threads.
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Or consider this style that mounts outside the frame:
Treaty Oak Offroad Recovery Point
Treaty Oak Offroad Recovery Point Recovery Point<br/>Designed and manufactured in Houston Texas, the Treaty Oak Offroad recovery points are the only heavy duty recovery points available in the US. Your factory tie down points are less than ideal in a real recovery situation, our points are here...
offroadalliance.com
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Agreed. I wouldn't be worried about the bolts failing, just the front metal of the bumper not being able to keep the backing plate secured. Doesn't seem like many options.You'd for sure want a big plate behind it. I'm also not sure how the front ties into the winch mount, but presumably the winch mount should be designed to pull the rig. If you use M10 bolts, a single grade 8.8 has a ultimate tensile capacity of 46K pounds, so the bolts themselves should be way under-capacity.
Metric Bolt Strength: Minimum, Ultimate Tensile & Proof Loads - Metric
Minimum ultimate tensile and proof loads for metric bolts with coarse or fine threads.
Or consider this style that mounts outside the frame:
Treaty Oak Offroad Recovery Point
Treaty Oak Offroad Recovery Point Recovery Point<br/>Designed and manufactured in Houston Texas, the Treaty Oak Offroad recovery points are the only heavy duty recovery points available in the US. Your factory tie down points are less than ideal in a real recovery situation, our points are here...
The above picture is looking back at the front of the bumper from behind. This is where the other user bolted those d-rings.
This pictures shows the winch mount. Should be installing one in the next week or two.
This is where the bumper mounts and also where the other recovery points mount as well.
This is just a front view where the bumper mounts.
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Exactly. I'll talk to a fab shop to see if there's something we can come up with. Thanks for all your input.
