Neat little item to have your recovery tool bag

[98 SNAKE EATER]

If you're like me, you probably spend more time recovering others than youself

Whether on the trail or at the beach, I always find myself pulling someone else out of the muck or sand

Unfortunately, there are MANY cars out there without proper tow loops or recovery points that are easily accessible

Even with a bag full of chains, hooks, D-Rings, shackles, etc., I usually end up fraying a tree saver around an axle or control arm cause many times I have nuthin solid to hook onto


Picked up this combination tie down hook set a couple weeks ago and it seems to be paying off

Used it on 8 beach recoveries last weekend and another 4 at Daytona earlier today

All of which had no proper recovery point or section where a standard D-Ring and winch hook could attach to

$11 bucks @ Northern Tool and worth every penny

 

[K-808]

Hey Snake,

I like the ieda and I know the tow rig guys use such...


My ??? for you is the rating on that set up ??




gr

 

[NLXTACY]

So...where does it hook into on the other vehicle? Sorry, trying to visualize it.

Northern part no.?

 

[e9999]

either you're a saint or you're making a bundle...


and indeed, this does not look very sturdy...

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Hey Snake,

I like the ieda and I know the tow rig guys use such...


My ??? for you is the rating on that set up ??




gr

25,000 lb. breaking strength on the R (Ford) hook

16,000 lb. breaking strength on the T (GM/Chrysler) hook

12,000 lb. breaking strength on the J (All) hook

So...where does it hook into on the other vehicle? Sorry, trying to visualize it.

Northern part no.?

The R and T hooks fit into the holes along the chassis rails like this:

The J hook will fit just about anywhere else (like a lower control arm or the locking pin hole on a hitch receiver)


NT PN: Model# 45515-10 (Cluster Hook)

The online site lists them for $24.99, but I bought mine at one of the outlets and it was only $11 bucks

either you're a saint or you're making a bundle...

People usually offer me money, but I just do it for the sheer enjoyment

 

[e9999]

the hooks themselves look sturdier than the chain link. Doesn't look like a 12000 lbs chain link to me.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I honestly couldn't tell you, but I've used similar links on my tow trucks for years without any problems

Next buy will be large J hook like this:

My flatbed would be useless without them