Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

[KAKADAZ]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

i'm certain Nick would put a set on his 150 series to test if he needed to..

i don't know about you guys, but the only place i can get this thing stuck is on the sand - but even then i can reverse out. maybe i'm not trying hard enough

dan

Yes I think decent recovery point are more essential for Discovery and Pajero owners...



lol

[Silvo]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

i'm certain Nick would put a set on his 150 series to test if he needed to..

i don't know about you guys, but the only place i can get this thing stuck is on the sand - but even then i can reverse out. maybe i'm not trying hard enough

dan

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

The recovery bridle or equaliser strap spreads the load between the 2 points. Effectively, if the bridle or strap forms a V-shape of equal length, then the load is exactly half and therefore, the factory tie down points have less of a chance of being ripped off the chassis.

[Melbo]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I asked the guru's at the ARB stand at the recent Perth 4x4 show when the recovery points would be available and he said they are telling people to use the factory points with a equaliser strap (cant remember the exact name of it but connects the two and spreads the load)...He said the factory points are substantial enough ?????

Is it something like a 'recovery bridle"? i have been told the same, but at the same time i have been told by another person that they are just tie down points and separate recovery points would be "good". That's where i am more confused :?

[timmay5.7]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I asked the guru's at the ARB stand at the recent Perth 4x4 show when the recovery points would be available and he said they are telling people to use the factory points with a equaliser strap (cant remember the exact name of it but connects the two and spreads the load)...He said the factory points are substantial enough ?????

I got told that at an ARB store too about the 120... but the recovery kit cost more than the recovery points he had for sale. coincidence?

[KAKADAZ]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I asked the guru's at the ARB stand at the recent Perth 4x4 show when the recovery points would be available and he said they are telling people to use the factory points with a equaliser strap (cant remember the exact name of it but connects the two and spreads the load)...He said the factory points are substantial enough ?????

[Melbo]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Hey guys just an update on the outback ideas recovery points i spoke to the owner this morning and he was at the laser cutters finalising them and should be available next week he reckons rrp same as 120 was his words i am waiting for the updated price list from him today.

Hi,
Were you able to get any update regarding the availability and price for the recovery points.

Thanks,
Melbo

[teamdevo]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Hey guys just an update on the outback ideas recovery points i spoke to the owner this morning and he was at the laser cutters finalising them and should be available next week he reckons rrp same as 120 was his words i am waiting for the updated price list from him today.

[Giles]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

This Morning i had contact with Outback Ideas to let us know that the 150 points are getting closer.
His words were "finally have the Prado 150 designed. Will get them tested etc ".

Tell Outback ideas you have a dozen + testers lined up if they want

Oh really??? :P

[Ryzz]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

This Morning i had contact with Outback Ideas to let us know that the 150 points are getting closer.
His words were "finally have the Prado 150 designed. Will get them tested etc ".

Tell Outback ideas you have a dozen + testers lined up if they want

[Bert]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

going off on a tangent here, but the pics posted by Chris1807, esp the last one has rust colored spots on the framework? is this rust or just red dust?

regards,

Bert

[Giles]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

This Morning i had contact with Outback Ideas to let us know that the 150 points are getting closer.
His words were "finally have the Prado 150 designed. Will get them tested etc ".

[Giles]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.

Hi Giles,

I will certainly take you up on that offer as by the time I had elongated the holes enough to line up with the chassis holes, there was only about 9mm of metal left to the outside edges and I feel this seriously comprises the strength of the points.
Fortunately I did not have the need to put them to the test on the Pradopoint Gettogether so at the moment they are purely for decoration. Please let mme know when the 150 ones arrive.

Cheers,

Hey,

Yep will do mate.

[Dobbo]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.

Hi Giles,

I will certainly take you up on that offer as by the time I had elongated the holes enough to line up with the chassis holes, there was only about 9mm of metal left to the outside edges and I feel this seriously comprises the strength of the points.
Fortunately I did not have the need to put them to the test on the Pradopoint Gettogether so at the moment they are purely for decoration. Please let mme know when the 150 ones arrive.

Cheers,

[Giles]

Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.