Recovery points with stock bumper (3 Viewers)

[Super77]

Can someone explain to me how to recover a stock 100 from the front? I see the 60mm pitch threaded holes on the frame members, but if I bolt a hook there it will be above the bottom edge of the bumper, so the bumper will get damaged. I don’t see a good recovery point lower than the bumper edge.

Doing my first off-road trip next month, so I’d rather not try to figure this out in a ditch.

 

[leucadiacruiser]

FWIW I went with recovery points like these. They just barely get below the stock bumper. I haven't had to use them, and assume that when I do, an after market bumper will be imminent.

 

[hoser]

OE bumper is sacrificial.

 

[nissanh]

Mine had a grill guard and they left the OEM recovery hook still attched under the guard bracket.

 

[LandyOverLand]

Chop the plastic until they're exposed

 

[MechE30]

Plastic bumpers deform elastically. Stock tow hooks work just fine, anyone who says otherwise can either provide proof of their failures or quiet down.

 

[excessive]

I got these on my 100, they are legit

Rated Recovery Points | Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series (1998-2007)

Recovery is an inevitability when four wheel driving. You need rated recovery points that can safely withstand and distribute the loads of a recovery – which is something stock tow points aren’t designed to do. Ironman 4x4 has created recovery points that are both rated and designed to be fitted...

www.ironman4x4.com

 

[89BIGBLUE]

There should have been one of these on the front.
It’s OEM, and would help in a pinch, but not quite the same as the other recovery points shared.

 

[Live to Ski]

I got these on my 100, they are legit

Rated Recovery Points | Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series (1998-2007)

Recovery is an inevitability when four wheel driving. You need rated recovery points that can safely withstand and distribute the loads of a recovery – which is something stock tow points aren’t designed to do. Ironman 4x4 has created recovery points that are both rated and designed to be fitted...

www.ironman4x4.com

ditto to what excessive said.

 

[Live to Ski]

I believe the "closed" points on the front are shipping tie downs (unrated). but anything in a pinch.....

 

[Super77]

There should have been one of these on the front.
It’s OEM, and would help in a pinch, but not quite the same as the other recovery points shared.

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Yeah, that hook looks light it MIGHT extend down just low enough to peek out from under the bumper but mine does not have it.

 

[Super77]

Plastic bumpers deform elastically. Stock tow hooks work just fine, anyone who says otherwise can either provide proof of their failures or quiet down.

Incorrect. Here’s proof:

Recovery mount point in red, bumper mount in blue. It’s a 3” drop from the bottom of the frame rail to the bottom edge of the bumper, and there is nothing flexible in that area.

 

[uHu]

There should have been one of these on the front.
It’s OEM, and would help in a pinch, but not quite the same as the other recovery points shared.

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That OEM tow hook is just OK for careful, on-road towing. It could get dangerous in case of a recovery.

(Although, I used it once when the truck was new, after getting stuck in snow, and it held. Stronger than it looks. Two wheels outside the road because the plow-tractor had made a nice flat surface well outside the road surface, with only a deep ditch under. Same plow-man was decent enough to pull me up again. Could have gone OK if the hook broke as the direction of the rope was well below the driver)

 

[89BIGBLUE]

Incorrect. Here’s proof:

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Recovery mount point in red, bumper mount in blue. It’s a 3” drop from the bottom of the frame rail to the bottom edge of the bumper, and there is nothing flexible in that area.

I know what you mean.
I ended up with a pair of the “recovery points” to deal with the stock bumper as well.
With the .25” thickness of the hidden winch mount, and some custom .5” spacers I cut and drilled, it lowered the recovery points .75”, so they just Peek below the stock bumper.
I’m hopeful this will work for recovery being done carefully with the stock bumper.

 

[uHu]

I know what you mean.
I ended up with a pair of the “recovery points” to deal with the stock bumper as well.
With the .25” thickness of the hidden winch mount, ...

That's a very neat winch mount. Is there a build thread?

 

[89BIGBLUE]

That's a very neat winch mount. Is there a build thread?

No build thread of my own, but a few folks here have installed them.
It’s a Trail Tailor hidden winch mount.
Made very well, very decent instructions, and working great!
TT also makes recovery points.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

No build thread of my own, but a few folks here have installed them.
It’s a Trail Tailor hidden winch mount.
Made very well, very decent instructions, and working great!
TT also makes recovery points.

Thanks, yes I make steel and aluminum tow points. The aluminum are a bit longer.

100 Series

Custom Fabrication for Toyota Land Cruisers and Specialty Reproduction Products for Geriatric Cruisers

www.trail-tailor.com

 

[Super77]

Resurfacing this thread. I’m still trying to source one of these “raptor claw” OE tow hooks, in case anyone has one available. They’re fairly rare apparently and like >$200 new.

I’m 90% sure that aftermarket recovery points won’t work with a stock bumper, but I’m open to convincing otherwise. Here’s why: in a nose-down scenario you’re likely pulling up a little, which will slice through that bumper like dental floss through tofu.

So one more bump for a used one out there in ‘Mudland, else I’ll look at custom fabrication. Already reached out to Jason at @TRAIL TAILOR.

 

[Mike NXP]

Resurfacing this thread. I’m still trying to source one of these “raptor claw” OE tow hooks, in case anyone has one available. They’re fairly rare apparently and like >$200 new.

I’m 90% sure that aftermarket recovery points won’t work with a stock bumper, but I’m open to convincing otherwise. Here’s why: in a nose-down scenario you’re likely pulling up a little, which will slice through that bumper like dental floss through tofu.

So one more bump for a used one out there in ‘Mudland, else I’ll look at custom fabrication. Already reached out to Jason at @TRAIL TAILOR.

I wouldn't want to use that recovery hook in a recovery unless it was light duty...I hear you on the possible bumper rub issue but don't overthink it too much, Its not as much as an issue as you think..Your front bumper is tough, before I had my ARB bumper I had a set of Markd4WD recovery points with stock bumper... Pair that with a shackle and a snatch strap and its good to go. Any contact with your bumper will be minimal and wont damage it.. The recovery vehicle will be far enough ahead where the strap won't put any pressure on it...

Sure I guess if your nose down in a ditch and the recovery vehicle is higher than your bumper level it might hit front bumper but its not going to tear through it .. but in that scenario you will most likely consider a recovery from the rear

.my vote is for rated recovery points and possible slight bumper damage over stock tow hook

 

[OEMGUY0720]

FWIW I went with recovery points like these. They just barely get below the stock bumper. I haven't had to use them, and assume that when I do, an after market bumper will be imminent.
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Similar with this example of a rated closed type recovery point, the red Ironman will clear enough space so it doesn’t damage the front bumper regardless if you use a round or a flat recovery strap. And besides when recovering most if not always happens when we are going up (nose up) rather than the vehicle on a nose down position or on flat roads. Here’s the ironman on factory plastic bumper