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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763   
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Yikes on the d4x4 price! I had a black sheep one (that looks like what the devon4x4 is a copy of) supplied and fitted for less. I had to find my own fitter though, I asked Clive and he said he doesn't do fitments any more. Quality bit of kit though and not going anywhere!
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2nd Jan 2016 8:38pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214 
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Thanks for the advice.
The mud play would be RTV sort of stuff but I am mindful that not everyone is as sensible as we are when it comes to recovery. The crossmember is 2 years old and in great nick - especially as I had it sprayed gloss black with a few coats to stop it looking ropey. Imagine me stuck in a not too onerous predicament on an RTV event and an over-keen club-member with all manner of ebay kit adorning his LR deciding to execute a needless snatch recovery at the expense of my crossmember. The old adage of plan for the worst and hope for the best leaves me thinking something meatier is safer for everyone concerned. Brendan - I do rather like the Nakatanenga bits. The plate pictured is the LR part but their description says it is stainless. Any idea what it's like in the flesh? Do you know who can supply this in the UK or do I get it shipped from Germany? Thanks for the other ideas such as the NAS step, the Southdown Tank Guard and the girder doubling as a crossmember - nice kit but sadly not within the budget.  Phil |
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2nd Jan 2016 8:39pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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I still like the 2" recever option. It's got me out of some truly nasty snatch recoveries in bogs up to doors. Spreads the loads across three points.
It's about 200 all in from extreme 4x4 or safari equip.  Click image to enlarge Last edited by mikeh501 on 2nd Jan 2016 8:45pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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2nd Jan 2016 8:41pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214
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*buys lottery ticket* Phil
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2nd Jan 2016 8:43pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763
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My solution in that case would be to not let ham fisted oafs near my car! May cause some friction but I'd far rather damage someones ego than my landy.
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2nd Jan 2016 8:45pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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One of the most important things is an engaged brain! At club level you will normally find one or two more experienced members doing the recoveries under the supervision of the clerk of course. If the expected driving line is taken then the recoveries should not be too serious. We supply the Nakatanenga range in the UK. If I remember correctly we have a couple of the Nakatanenga rear recovery points down at the unit but not on our website yet. I am old fashion in certain ways as I like to try items out first myself and I have not had a chance to try these out in anger yet. However they are of the standard Nakatanenga quality, which I am sure Def2 members will vouch for. We have one of the original Southdown (made by Dave Southdown) on our red 110 and it has done sterling service. Brendan |
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2nd Jan 2016 9:06pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Another option using bits you've already got is this:
http://defendertd5.weebly.com/rear-recovery-points.html Basically it takes the standard drop plate (which is used for spreading the load) and chops the bottom off so it doesn't harm the departure angle. The only thing is I wouldn't use it with a standard tow ball - I'd want a jaw or something so the strop can't ping off the top. With my 110 I usually just put the combined hitch up to the bottom of the crossmember and accept that it's going to end up with a load of mud caked in the bottom of it where we've been adjusting the landscape to suit  Obviously that's not the ideal situation if you're trying to compete. |
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3rd Jan 2016 11:00am |
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| pressbrake Member Since: 06 Oct 2012 Location: essex Posts: 31 
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Ive started fitting again as Ive managed to get a assistant who can weld (I tought him and got him coded 15 years ago)! I ve been making these damn things since 1992 |
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17th Jan 2016 2:39pm |
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