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98ZJ
10-04-13, 05:47 PM
Hey guys after seeing my jeep zj today nearly finished at the auto elec I had a decent look at the tjm (t16 high loop nugde bar) I no these bars are usually a softer metal but the mounting point is solid what looks to be 10mm steel that is welded onto tubing, now what I've though of doing for recovery points is where the crossmember for the nugde bar is joint where the spot lights are usually mounted is putting a 10mm backing plate as well as a front 10mm plate and attaching recovery shackles. The problem is as I'm no expert on nigde bars would this work, or would I end up ripping the crossmember out???

Or the other opinion is working something out on the mounting point which is solid steel 10mm plate which would be drilling 16mm holes on the plate putting a rated shackle in and just using a equalising strap, and being pulled, towed out of trouble with that recovery set up, again I'm not a expert about this so ANY ADVICE is a start thanks a lot guys

If you don't understand the nudge bar set up type in on google tjm t16 high loop nugde bar. Look at images. Same as the black toyota hilux
Cheers guys

Mitch

Hunno
10-04-13, 06:06 PM
Mitch,

have talk with Dave, he probably do a lay- by purchase on things you need.

98ZJ
10-04-13, 07:45 PM
2103Cheers mate sent him a pm, also found a better idea the best safest and easiest, where the nugde bar is mounted to the chassis put 10mm plates behind the nudge bar mount, run the plates vertically down, drill a 16mm hole at the end of the plate which will clean the bottom of the bumper (may even cut a slot out of the bumper to allow for more room) put a heavy duty shackle in. That way it's all connected to the chassis. And cost will be about $30 get the steel from work, and beer from the bottle shop hahahaha

Hunno
10-04-13, 09:09 PM
Sorry to say Mitch, but unless its a rated recovery point I won't be recovering you.
no offence but I've already had a one such incident where the recovery point, bolts and all hit the back of my car under full load.

stevet
11-04-13, 12:01 AM
You can utilise your current tie down point/bracket. You will need to get the tie down doubled in thickness a use rated bolts to put back on and get another one made for the other side and then you can spread the load across both of them........... Better still get two secondhand one's already made up.......... I wonder who's got some??.......... You will have to trim the outer plastic grill down (on the bumper) for access to the recovery point/s for decent schackle.

98ZJ
11-04-13, 06:25 AM
I was also looking at that but I'm now thinking just getting wooders zj points they bolt right on aye?

Hunno
11-04-13, 08:48 AM
I was also looking at that but I'm now thinking just getting wooders zj points they bolt right on aye?

Couple of extra hole to be drilled but yes & they work well. What about the rear? do you have a tow bar/ receiver hitch type.

98ZJ
11-04-13, 04:24 PM
Hey hunno, I've got a hitch receiver so the back the working load limit is 4.7t the jeep weights 2.7t is I recall, it's just the front and really it's a dumb idea going 4wd with no front recovery, 4wd wise I want to, go on sand, easy 4wd tracks and touring sort of thing, hardcore 4wd isn't my thing yet, it's just money which if I need wooders front hook set up ill have to just bite the bullet


also hunno if I was to get wooders is there a chance you could give me a hand ??

Hunno
11-04-13, 04:32 PM
also hunno if I was to get wooders is there a chance you could give me a hand ??

Yer not a problem

98ZJ
11-04-13, 04:43 PM
Orite beautiful hopefully it's sooner rather than later, what was your name?
Cheersss

Hunno
11-04-13, 08:10 PM
Orite beautiful hopefully it's sooner rather than later, what was your name?
Cheersss
It's Chris, but everyone just calls me Hunno.

DLE068
11-04-13, 09:29 PM
Good name for a movie, "Just call me Hunno".

98ZJ
11-04-13, 10:00 PM
Haha it would be a good name for a movie

Hunno
11-04-13, 10:03 PM
Good name for a movie, "Just call me Hunno".
i prefer - "They call me Hunno".

I wonder who remember that one?

Hunno
11-04-13, 10:07 PM
Or should I say " Hunno's still my name".

98ZJ
11-04-13, 10:10 PM
Haha too many movie titles the list goes on, bloody wish I had the jeep out the front can't sleep wide awake, should be working on it hahaha. Missing the jeep :(

DLE068
12-04-13, 05:54 AM
Is that Bruce Hunno?

rupicon
12-04-13, 11:49 AM
They call me Hunno and I'm here to clean the pool

SteveC
12-04-13, 05:15 PM
Sorry to say Mitch, but unless its a rated recovery point I won't be recovering you.
.
Do you Wheel??

98ZJ
14-04-13, 09:16 PM
Do you Wheel??


Not sure of that post was directed at me, but still waiting to get the zj from the auto elec than ill test it out on some soft tracks as I'm new to 4wd, but before I do any 4wd I need at least 1 front recovery poinnt

Hunno
14-04-13, 09:43 PM
Not sure of that post was directed at me,

No, it was at me.


before I do any 4wd I need at least 1 front recovery point

good idea