Help drilling holes for recovery swivels

Landroverstormer said:

Just had a look at their site. To be fair that's not a bad shout as I can easily drill 4 manageable holes myself as opposed to the one huge hole that I'm trying to find a solution to.

Sadly my OEM winch bumper (Mantec) and random steering guard combo meant that I had to remove my Jate Rings otherwise I'd still be using them for all the reasons mentioned above.

I got bored of finding my steering wheel off centre due to a bent rod but didn't appreciate the Jate Ring conflict until I offered up the steering guard. I should have spent the money on an uprated steering arm!

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I can vouch for the Paddocks steering arms my bro brought me a set as a present better than the HD one I had on before, ARC legal and does not have the dissadvantage of being low and getting hung up like some steering protectors that hang down low.

I've got both swivel eyes and jates fitted.

I have the two front eyes bridled all the time, in case I need a good pull out.

I have a single rear eye which I am more than happy to use for normal towing and fairly angry recovery, but I do observe common sense and if the stuck vehicle needs some serious action I will bridle up the two rear jates and use them for the big work.

Those Recovery eyes are stainless remember so are very unlikely to shear, and as long as the bumper is well supported there is a good chance of the system working just fine.

Common sense goes a long way in all types of recovery.

Cheers

If you want fancy rings and not Jates use these

Rud "LBG" Stainless Swivel Hoist Rings, Rotating Swivel Lifting Eye Bolt. Metric Thread - Range from 1000kg or 2000kg - Lifting Equipment | Fall Arrest Equipment | LiftingSafety - Specialist Suppliers of Industrial Lifting and Safety Equipment

We use them at work to lift loads 16t+ BIG spreader plate and welded nut ( similar to the FIA Approved Harness spreader plate / mount) Will do a good job, The ones that would look right on a landy I think are around the 5t SWL