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W.D.C.A.P.H.



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Recovery Points

Anyone know if the front and rear lashing eyes are just that, or are they proper recovery points i.e. high load bearing ? We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!
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not strong at all, people struggle to find a decent recovery point Confused At work
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Cheers CG, clears that one up. Thumbs Up We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!
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What would be the best approach to fitting proper recovery points to the FL2? FL2 HSE Manual in Stornaway Grey
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This topic might help

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chicken george wrote:
not strong at all, people struggle to find a decent recovery point Confused

Have you looked at the engineering of it? The rear is forged steel mounted using high tensile bolts. They are suitable just don't go crazy on it.

This post is from a LRE instructor. 1.5 x GVM is 3750 kg
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/freelander/95740...ost1155185
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sievester wrote:
chicken george wrote:
not strong at all, people struggle to find a decent recovery point Confused

Have you looked at the engineering of it? The rear is forged steel mounted using high tensile bolts. They are suitable just don't go crazy on it.

This post is from a LRE instructor. 1.5 x GVM is 3750 kg
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/freelander/95740...ost1155185


Can you cut and paste as you need to be a member to view that page Bow down 

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"The front & rear rings are rated to 1.5 x GVM & we use them all the time for recovery."
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Hmm, conflicting information. Shocked I must admit, I've examined the points visually, and I'd certainly trust them for a straight tow or an assisted out of mud, (both vehicles driving). Maybe not for a snatch recovery though, upto 5x GVM sometimes required for that.

OK, next question then... Anyone had one ripped off ? and under what circumstances ? We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!
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Not really conflicting, they are towing points not recovery points, depends how stuck you intend to get, and how you intend to tow out. At work
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Good comment CG. With what I'm intending on doing they'll be fine for my purposes Thumbs Up We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!
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In the car manual it says that you have to remove the front plastic sump guard before towing the vehicle. How practical is that, if the car is sitting in mud with all 4 wheels? Rolling with laughter 2010 Freelander 2 Select TD4 auto....gone
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Hi
I would suggest taking it off before getting bogged up to the axles - it keeps the nice Grey plastic panel looking as new - just two quarter turn fasteners and its off.

Always good to prepare fore the unexpectorated!!! Thumbs Up There's always a way forward!

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My dealer must have expected me to off road a brand new car, as I found that cover in the boot after he delivered the car At work
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