2" Receiver Recovery Options

PstrKd4BrthCntrll · Jan 19, 2005

I installed a hitch to use as a recovery point. Now I need to get a insert. I was thinking about CrawlTech Offroad's Billet Aluminum 2" Receiver Shackle Mount with the 3/4" D-ring for $34-ish. Rated at 11,000 pounds. Which is way more than the hitch.
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/news/2004_10/crawltech.html

D-ring style [stole pic from the "deep impact" thead on the Off-Topic Section.

I've also seen a tow hook receiver style.
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/rectowhookby.html

Any other types of receiver? And which one would be the best?

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

why not just slip a 2" wide tow strap into the hitch and then insert the pin, way cheaper

Starboard M · Jan 19, 2005

I got an insert for the receiver from warn. Not sure what it is rated for, but its pulled me out sereval times, as well as other people.

sidriptide · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
why not just slip a 2" wide tow strap into the hitch and then insert the pin, way cheaper

the pin itself isnt designed as a recovery tool... VERY BAD IDEA..... cheap KILLS people!!!!! spend a few $$ for the proper equipment for the job... does your saftey and well-being really have a price tag that low???

i have a Warn shackle reciever as well as a big hook thats welded into a 2" bar.. i use the shackle as the primary.... reminds me of the group of guysi wouldnt take wheeling last year because they didnt have proper tow points and WOULDNT get them...

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

how can the pin be not strong enough? it is designed to hold the acceleration and stopping power of a trailer, why not recovery (obviously not over a few thousand pounds)

sidriptide · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
how can the pin be not strong enough? it is designed to hold the acceleration and stopping power of a trailer, why not recovery (obviously not over a few thousand pounds)

its designed to be used to secure a tow bar, yes... but when it is used properly wouldnt the load be spread out more evenly across the pin?? a load on the center of the pin is taking a chance on bending the center of the pin and pulling it thru... how likely ?? probably not very... but i won't bank on it.. proper tool for the job.. i wont hook onto someone unless they have the right stuff too.... that also is not an acceptable recovery point by NAXJA

standards without a shackle or hook in it...

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

i dont use it for winching purposes, only when hooking up truck to truck with a strap, i wouldn't trust it with the amount of tension a winch line can produce, but a quick tug from another truck, i dont see why it would break the pin

OT · Jan 19, 2005

sidriptide said:
its designed to be used to secure a tow bar, yes... but when it is used properly wouldnt the load be spread out more evenly across the pin?? a load on the center of the pin is taking a chance on bending the center of the pin and pulling it thru... how likely ?? probably not very... but i won't bank on it.. proper tool for the job.. i wont hook onto someone unless they have the right stuff too.... that also is not an acceptable recovery point by standards without a shackle or hook in it...

Not to mention the risk of cutting the strap on the edges of the receiver opening.

sidriptide · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
i dont use it for winching purposes, only when hooking up truck to truck with a strap, i wouldn't trust it with the amount of tension a winch line can produce, but a quick tug from another truck, i dont see why it would break the pin

my point is that its not the right tool for the job.... it will work in a pinch and is commonly used by lots of people... but that is not its intended purpose and i wont bank anyones saftey on that pin being as strong as i "expect" it to be...
i say "bad idea" .. not "it won't work"...

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

so can the receiver pin be classified just as bad as the JC Whitney chrome plated hooks? if these are in the same category, i am throwing my pin out now

sidriptide · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
so can the receiver pin be classified just as bad as the JC Whitney chrome plated hooks? if these are in the same category, i am throwing my pin out now

only if the hooks are welded to the stock bumper.. otherwise they have no bearing on eachother (wisea$$) this is getting redundant..

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

if you think using the pin is a stupid idea, you should have seen what some of the locals drove in at the last NEUROC event i went to, i never imagined a yj with full width axles using steering linkage bent by a torch, but he kept the tires covered using trailer fenders welded to the body

jeepguy97 · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
if you think using the pin is a stupid idea, you should have seen what some of the locals drove in at the last NEUROC event i went to, i never imagined a yj with full width axles using steering linkage bent by a torch, but he kept the tires covered using trailer fenders welded to the body

And this is related how. :huh: The point is get the right stuff or stay stuck, cuz no smart person is gonna risk their lives or anyone elses. :rattle:

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

this is the last time i even come to this website, it is filled with nothing but boring fucks

jeepguy97 · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
this is the last time i even come to this website, it is filled with nothing but boring fucks

Oh the threats, please don't go, I promise I'll be less boring....I'll even attach tow hooks to my bumper and pull on them so they knock my eyes out.......

Pietro · Jan 19, 2005

it wasn't a threat, but just like most other NAXJA

members, jump to conclusions about every single word typed

XJ_ranger · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
i dont use it for winching purposes, only when hooking up truck to truck with a strap, i wouldn't trust it with the amount of tension a winch line can produce, but a quick tug from another truck, i dont see why it would break the pin

SPOBI... i tire of you

if you pull only on the pin - what happens if the pin bends in there? how do you get it out?

have fun...

XJ_ranger · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
this is the last time i even come to this website, it is filled with nothing but boring fucks

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Pietro said:
it wasn't a threat, but just like most other members, jump to conclusions about every single word typed

look at these goofballs...

you either learn or get emotionally hurt trying to learn...
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Ramsey · Jan 19, 2005

Pietro said:
this is the last time i even come to this website, it is filled with nothing but boring fucks

i'll miss yoU!

XJWheelie · Jan 19, 2005

jeepguy97 said:
Oh the threats, please don't go, I promise I'll be less boring....I'll even attach tow hooks to my bumper and pull on them so they knock my eyes out.......

Can I join you, I've got way too many teeth! :hang:

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