Recovery Points and Shackles.

[Chris Stoffel]

This is what this thread will be about. Because it is very very important.
People are dying out there. By the dozens. And it has to stop.
So, watch this space while I go and do some thinking.

[KurtG]

What’s the point of a recovery point if the sand anchor doesn’t work ?

[Oppies3800]

You only need those things if you get stuck

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[Chris Stoffel]

This is a pad eye. The people that lift stuff like containers etc. have these where they connect the slings to, with a shackle. Take note of the 'cheeks' around the hole. It makes the pad eye thicker so that the shackle fits perfectly.

[Chris Stoffel]

We call the pad eye recovery points. That is where we connect our shackles to. The shackle pin must almost be a perfect fit in the pin hole.

[XJ Junkie]

Those last 2 aren’t rated shackles Chris....just sayin’

[Chris Stoffel]

Those last 2 aren’t rated shackles Chris....just sayin’

Yes, indeed. We will get to that.

[Chris Stoffel]

Now, one gets the thing in the photo below - hitch receiver. You slide it into your tow bar where the tow ball is.
This is not good. Don't use that. It is a no no. One don't snatch from the middle of the tow bar. The recovery points should be as close as possible to a strong part of the chassis, like bolted to the ladder frame. Or bolted to the aftermarket bumper at the point it attaches to the frame.
I hope you get my drift.

[Outlaw Shaun]

The biggest issue is people use equipment without understanding exactly how to properly use them .
Recovery points as stated above need to be as wide as possible .
Shearing of a bolt hasnt been seen or experienced by many .
Its scary .
Spreading load under stress is very important .

[ThysleRoux]

Great thread

That comment was off topic !!!! Mannyyyyyyyy !!!!

[Mad Manny]

The single most important reason a 4x4'er should undergo training or be a member of a good club is...

* So they don't flip or roll the vehicle, possibly with body parts flailing out of openwindows.

BUT!!!

The 2nd most important reason a 4x4'er should undergo training or belong to a good club is...

* to learn how to do a safe recovery.


Members of the 4x4Action Group FB Group page would have seen many funny clips of recoveries gone wrong...

[Chris Stoffel]

Some common mistakes made we often see with shackles.
Look at the pics and figure it out for yourself
Once the shackle pin is bent it is very difficult to unscrew from the shackle body.

[Johannes]

Great stuff. Carry on please !!

[Chris Stoffel]

Now I want to talk about these 'Recovery points' you find under vehicles. It is there when you buy them. These are not recovery points. These are strap down eyes and towing points. They tie the vehicle to the flatbed with these tie down points.
( I don't want to see any comments about Hiluxes and Land Rovers on flatbeds. You guys got it? )

There are holes all over the place on the chassis. Don't just bolt something to these holes. It might not be thick and strong enough to have a recovery point fitted to it. There is a nice pic that demonstrate this.

[Umpalumpa]

Now I want to talk about these 'Recovery points' you find under vehicles. It is there when you buy them. These are not recovery points. These are strap down eyes and towing points. They tie the vehicle to the flatbed with these tie down points.
( I don't want to see any comments about Hiluxes and Land Rovers on flatbeds. You guys got it? )

There are holes all over the place on the chassis. Don't just bolt something to these holes. It might not be thick and strong enough to have a recovery point fitted to it. There is a nice pic that demonstrate this.

So, my Hilux with the Loop on the chassis rail in the front is NOT a recovery point?
Are there any factory fitted recovery points then?
Disclaimer: I am also here to learn.....