D-Ring Receiver for rear

Brent T · Dec 11, 2010

Newb question I know. I did search, but saw a lot of conflicting info. Is this considered safe and adequate for the rear tow point? It's rated for 10K pounds and they're on sale for $8.99 at HF. I'm just about ready to get my newly acquired XJ out on the trail, just need tow points.

Thanks

coldoath · Dec 11, 2010

I don't see why it wouldn't be considered adequate/safe? Same thing as a D-ring on a bumper. I would just make sure you use grade 8 hardware wherever hardware is needed. Better safe than sorry.

bmyohn · Dec 11, 2010

I use a similar d-ring insert and it works just fine. I wouldn't hesitate to use it

89eliminator · Dec 11, 2010

as long as what your putting it into is securely mounted to the frame, then yes.

SleeperXJ · Dec 11, 2010

I've been using the warn version of this. It's been through a few of club trail runs and safety checks, no issues so far. This is the only recovery point for the back of my jeep.
89's point is key.

Brent T · Dec 11, 2010

Thanks guys. I have a Class III hitch, so should be no worries.

CaliXJ · Dec 11, 2010

I just went and looked at that d ring receiver and i'm not to sure about it. It might say 10,000 lbs but honestly if you had to pull on it at a slight angle, those tabs are gonna bend and you'll never get the shackle off there. I wouldn't want to be anywhere but i'n side my rig when pulling on that. Might turn into a one time use deal, and look out when or if it does.
Just my .02

nochance9 · Dec 11, 2010

I just stick the loop of the strap in my hitch and put the pin through it.

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98xjjeeper · Dec 12, 2010

CaliXJ said:
I just went and looked at that d ring receiver and i'm not to sure about it. It might say 10,000 lbs but honestly if you had to pull on it at a slight angle, those tabs are gonna bend and you'll never get the shackle off there. I wouldn't want to be anywhere but i'n side my rig when pulling on that. Might turn into a one time use deal, and look out when or if it does.
Just my .02

For my Dring recievers i drill a new hole 90* to the old ones. So the shackle sits up and down. Most of the time forces are side to side not up and down so it doesn't put stress on the shackle and tabs like that.

CaliXJ · Dec 12, 2010

98xjjeeper said:
For my Dring recievers i drill a new hole 90* to the old ones. So the shackle sits up and down. Most of the time forces are side to side not up and down so it doesn't put stress on the shackle and tabs like that.

Hmmmm.. Didn't even think of that. That would probably be ok that way and even if you needed to pull up or down you could just flip it 90* the other way.

joe_peters · Dec 12, 2010

98xjjeeper said:
For my Dring recievers i drill a new hole 90* to the old ones. So the shackle sits up and down. Most of the time forces are side to side not up and down so it doesn't put stress on the shackle and tabs like that.

Genius!

Kevin108 · Dec 13, 2010

nochance9 said:
I just stick the loop of the strap in my hitch and put the pin through it.

I've had good results with that trick as well but I've read where some have bent cheap pins and had to cut them off to get the strap loose. It might be okay if you get your own strap stuck but if you got somebody else's strap hung up in your junk they might be pissed.

nochance9 · Dec 14, 2010

Don't use cheap pins.

I haven't had any problems. Suppose it would be easier to do with a static strap. But you shouldn't use those anyways.

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MrShaft696 · Dec 14, 2010

98xjjeeper said:
For my Dring recievers i drill a new hole 90* to the old ones. So the shackle sits up and down. Most of the time forces are side to side not up and down so it doesn't put stress on the shackle and tabs like that.

Might as well not waste your time and just take the hitch ball out of a reciever and you are already set up. I've done this before in a pinch and no problems.

TRCM · Dec 14, 2010

I use one of these.....works great, especially since I found it laying on the side of the road.

D-Ring Receiver for rear

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