Topic: Recovery points - Clyro & Chief specific (Read 5675 times)

Bulldog67 · « **on:** May 25, 2011, 09:05:00 PM »

With Clyro closing in on us and havin the stern warnin from Greggmo about the need for recovery points bein compulsory I need some advice what to do and where to do and how to do some recovery points on the Chief, which will be travelling in stock form bar some muds unless I have the red CJ sorted by then (but it may be sold anyway by then)

Pics of the front (yes I know part of it is in a bush but it looks the same as the other side) and pics of the back (ignore the black security post please) are below.

Help please, I got big plans for the Chief but nowt in the next few months so need a quick & easy solution.

Cheers

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Bulldog67 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2011, 05:21:37 AM »

come on, usually I cant shut u lot up

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:48:37 PM »

You need something stronger than a bush...

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:51:35 PM »

Bubba · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2011, 04:18:26 PM »

JamesH · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2011, 04:20:10 PM »

If that is a proper, strong and well mounted towbar that isn't rusted to fook then that'll do for rear recovery.

For the front, you may be able to get a recovery hook bolted into the bottom of the chassis rail with a plate inside the rail with captive nuts on. 2 M12 high tensile bolts should be enough for all but silly recovery.

I have to add that I've never seen a FSJ to see if the above is even possible, it's only based on general knowledge of Jeeps and other 4x4s.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2011, 05:52:37 PM »

Finally, James offers some tech advice as opposed to buffoonery from you other chumps

I think I have some tow hooks for a CJ laying around somewhere, will they do?

Quote from: Bishops Finger on May 26, 2011, 03:48:37 PM

You need something stronger than a bush...

bush, whether it be the female variety or weed, will do me just fine

i believe you are gettin infected with Panics homo erotica vibe

MOCAJ · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2011, 05:56:25 PM »

this is truly not taking the piss, but if your taking that to clyro you will have to take it real easy and if it rains at all leave it in the car park cos you, sorry some other poor sod will spend all day dragging your arse about all day.

Why you not going in the CJ ?

The site can be quite damaging too so be prepared

ferretjuggler · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:14:43 PM »

Steel box section bumpers with integral winch mount, jacking points and recovery shackles fitted.

££££ but worth spending if they save ya bodywork

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:20:04 PM »

Quote from: ferretjuggler on May 26, 2011, 06:14:43 PM

Steel box section bumpers with integral winch mount, jacking points and recovery shackles fitted.

££££ but worth spending if they save ya bodywork

dont mind the £££ as Im keepin this one so lots to do but its the time factor

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:24:06 PM »

Quote from: my other cars a jeep on May 26, 2011, 05:56:25 PM

this is truly not taking the piss, but if your taking that to clyro you will have to take it real easy and if it rains at all leave it in the car park cos you, sorry some other poor sod will spend all day dragging your arse about all day.

Why you not going in the CJ ?

The site can be quite damaging too so be prepared

If the CJ is sorted then yes will be goin in that, but its fuel injection is apart at the moment to sort its emissions for the MOT (also the winch will need wiring up and onearm seems reluctant to attempt that)

but really? Is the site that 'bad' that only heavily modified will get around ANY of it?

damage i can live with on the Chief

isle of man · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:28:59 PM »

Get a winch bietch with a short skirt and a big bush!!!!

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2011, 08:28:23 PM »

has to be said that altho the advice has been a bit lame im disappointed none of u spotted the trailer borrowed rear lights

I do however have stock replacements

im a bit lost on the recovery points tho

ferretjuggler · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2011, 08:54:11 PM »

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=81881

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:00:30 PM »

yup

nut it aint happenin in just over 3 weeks, even if i pay the shippin

but for a larf i will go ask BJ's to quote and let ya know

ferretjuggler · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:07:17 PM »

Make one, it's not rocket science

By the way trailer lenses glued/screwed over the US spec tail lights was a cheapskate way to avoid buying expensive UK spec ones.

Abit like the bicycle chain bodge

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:12:52 PM »

I just checked the prices for BJ's

fook me

Phatphux help?

Wildwood help?

FJ help?

Anyone else help?

When I won the lotto i will learn to weld and then realise i cant weld and then will turn to someone else anyway

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:13:21 PM »

i do have some sets of proper shaped rear lights tho

greggmo · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:57:19 PM »

i got some recovery points that will bolt on but ya gotta bolt em right by the bumper mounts and only if they are good and strong or you would rip the lot off. trouble is that at this time it anit lookin like i will be makin it to clyro

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:18:15 AM »

ok, cheers on the first bit

and bad news on the 2nd

so does that put the weekend in jeopardy?

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:19:54 AM »

despite the revolting finish will this suffice: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Recovery-hook-Tow-hook-universal-fitting-off-road-4x4-/250826607051?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item3a666e49cb#ht_1730wt_905

Bubba · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:29:02 AM »

buy it and i will swap it for a mat black one

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:36:35 AM »

done

altho i got fit them before Clyro

mind u I still got come up to u for the CJ & Chief seat and to drop off Greg's tuffy storage

lets see if the shitheap recovers in time before Clyro (if it happens)

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:07:28 PM »

ok, I got two 10000lb rated hooks, so where do I sling them? I got a pic of the Chief behind the bumper, and i front of the bumper - do I need to cut the bumper?
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Nosebolt · « **Reply #24 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:24:03 PM »

if you want quick and easy without doing any damage, take off the bumper and make a plate (½" x 2" x 8" should do) that bolts to the chassis where the bumper mount does and then bolt hook to the plate.

you could even make it up then refit the bumper for the journey and when you get to the site remove the bumper and fit the hook, that way you can travel in full road trim and gain a bit of extra clearance on site

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Bishops Finger

Panic mechanic!

ferretjuggler

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ferretjuggler

Nosebolt