| Author | Message | ||
     Lance Doyle (Discokayaker) New Member Username: Discokayaker Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2003 |
I have a D2 with a stock front bumber and have heard/seen the Jackmate recovery points mentioned on this board as a good alternative to JATE rings. Does anyone know of a source for these in the US? Thanks, Lance | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 570 Registered: 09-2002 |
The JackPoints will only fit the D1 and RRC. They are made to fit that frame. SC | ||
| Lance Doyle (Discokayaker) New Member Username: Discokayaker Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2003 |
My bad. I thought I had read a previous thread that had indicated the JackPoints will work on a D2. Oh well. Since you sell the JATE rings can you tell me how well they work with a stock bumber on a 2004 Disco? How much cutting of the bumper/spoiler is needed? Can I just cut "windows" in the spoiler and attach a brindle strap between the two rings for an effective recovery point or do I need to completly remove the spoiler? Thanks, Lance | ||
| Sean Clawson (Jacintyre) New Member Username: Jacintyre Post Number: 17 Registered: 09-2003 |
You really cannot cut windows for the rings. This would only allow you a straight on pull and there is a bar that attaches to the mounting area that has to be removed in order to install the JATE rings. Additionally if you are in a situation that warrants the use of them, more than likely you have smashed the remaider of the air dam you would have left on. Follow the links and you will see what I mean. Air dam removed w/JATE installed http://www.stlrovr.com/images/SAE2003/large/DSCN5465.jpg Side view http://www.stlrovr.com/images/SAE2003/large/DSCN5466.jpg Getting ready to use the JATE rings http://www.stlrovr.com/images/SAE2003/large/DSCN5487.jpg Obviously I was glad I had them. | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 571 Registered: 09-2002 |
Lance, I have to agree with Sean. If you're at the point where you may need recovery, the air-dam's probably history. You might as well remove it neatly before it gets smashed off. Plus, you'll have more fun on the trail, not worrying about hitting it. SC | ||
| Lance Doyle (Discokayaker) New Member Username: Discokayaker Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thanks guys. I cringe at the thought of telling my wife I am going go take a hacksaw to her new Disco with 250 miles on it! Oh well. . . maybe she won't notice:-) On another note, what do I do with the mounting bar that hangs the bumber (middle of bumper/spoiler)? I am assuming I need to lose that also? Lance | ||
| Andrew Maier (Newman) Senior Member Username: Newman Post Number: 409 Registered: 04-2003 |
Take it all off, Lance. End caps and all.  Seriously, the bumper plinth can stay on (nothing but a little "pinch pressure" between the bumper and grill on a D1), but plenty o' people take it off. | ||
| Sean Clawson (Jacintyre) New Member Username: Jacintyre Post Number: 18 Registered: 09-2003 |
Lance - Yeah, that bar in the middle has to go if you are mounting the JATEs. I used a dremmel with a 1" cutoff disc. There is minimal melting if you go at a slow/medium pace. No problem to take your time and make nice cuts. I used a bit of masking tape to make a line to follow around the center section. This allows you to have visual reference before and during so you can ensure good aesthetics. If you take care when cutting the results can be very pleasing. Remember to remove the small section inside the wheel well, your tire will eventually eat it if you do not. Take your wife out let her drive. Mine smashed the passenger side fog light on a trail before I had a chance to remove the air dam, actually we hadn't even licensed the vehicle yet. She had a blast. Now we take two vehicles when hitting the trails. | ||
| Lance Doyle (Discokayaker) New Member Username: Discokayaker Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2003 |
Have the WIFE take the Disco out and smash the air dam. . .yeah. . .that's the ticket. . . Then it's HER fault and I'll HAVE to remove it! I like it! . . .and started hanging out here only for the tech tips. . . Lance |
