Recovery points on D1

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discomeans

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Recently new owner of 95 D1 imported from the UK to the US that's basically all stock. I'm going to be doing light offroading in it, and I am building out a basic recovery kit. I'm trying to understand what are acceptable recovery points if I don't have aftermarket purpose-built bumpers.

I don't have an owners manual although I just bought one on eBay; not sure if this question is covered in there though.

There is a loop protruding from the left-hand side of my front bumper. Can this be safely used as a recovery point?
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In the rear, I have this euro style tow hitch (I believe it's called a flange mount, could be wrong). I believe that it's using the points which are otherwise used for JATE rings. Could I mount some kind of recovery point to the flange?
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Not sure about the rear but the ring protruding from your air dam is indeed a recovery point that’s bolted to your frame. I’m not sure what the load limit is, but I have one from a ‘98 parts disco as well.
 
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For a standard D2 I'm used to use this loop from front left, and both flat rings bolted in both frame stringers, to put shackles in.
The two last are not recommended for this in user manual, but 20 years from pulling from there say this is not too bad recovery point. Your genuine tow hitch is an anchor if you want make light off-roading.
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Thanks for the helpful replies all.

@Flyfish out of curiosity can you provide me the source for that receiver mount pic? I must not be using the right search terms. That said, I think I'd prefer to use a Dixon Bate style receiver if the bolt holes line up with the flange.
 
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discomeans said:
Thanks for the helpful replies all.

@Flyfish out of curiosity can you provide me the source for that receiver mount pic? I must not be using the right search terms. That said, I think I'd prefer to use a Dixon Bate style receiver if the bolt holes line up with the flange.
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Class III Receiver Hitch Defender 1999 -2016 RNA091 | Rovers North - Land Rover Parts and Accessories Since 1979

Perfect for towing, or recovery. Bolts onto rear frame member. Will also accommodate a Dixon Bates Military pintle hook secured through the 4 mounting holes above receiver with room to swivel 360 degrees while retaining full use of the Class III receiver. Maintains a close profile for improved...
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There are a bunch of different similar options if that’s not the right one
 
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This is the best option for a ROW D1 with a factory rear bumper. Ive seen hitches bolted up underneath so you should be able to have both. Ive got it sitting around for my camel clone with the correct dixon bate 10k tow jaw but havent worked up the courage to sawzall off the factory hitch

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Thanks for the replies all. I'm going to try to pick up a 5T Dixon Bate for the rear. Anyone know a good place to pick one up in the States? I'm seeing some listed here but no replies to my emails to him yet.
ExpeditionExchange lists a backing plate, but not the tow jaw itself.
Edit: LRDirect looks to be my best option: https://www.lrdirect.com/201691-Towing-Ball-and-Pin-H.D./ that style seems nice because the ball is included on the tow jaw too.
 
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discomeans said:
Recently new owner of 95 D1 imported from the UK to the US that's basically all stock. I'm going to be doing light offroading in it, and I am building out a basic recovery kit. I'm trying to understand what are acceptable recovery points if I don't have aftermarket purpose-built bumpers.

I don't have an owners manual although I just bought one on eBay; not sure if this question is covered in there though.

There is a loop protruding from the left-hand side of my front bumper. Can this be safely used as a recovery point?
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In the rear, I have this euro style tow hitch (I believe it's called a flange mount, could be wrong). I believe that it's using the points which are otherwise used for JATE rings. Could I mount some kind of recovery point to the flange?
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Both of those will work. As will a recovery strap around the frame that won't incur damage to body panels. I don't understand the desire to make a straight forward thing as complicated as it can possibly be.
 
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The swivel shackles work well when you articulate so much that your front spring falls out and your buddy has to keep you from sliding down the hill…. (and that’s a 3” progressive spring too)


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