Hijack
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I understand that the front tow eye in D3 is suitable only for towing NOT recovery in offroad conditions.
The upgrade of the front recovery point has been discussed here:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic3657.html
but without conclusion 
Does anyone know if there are any accessories available for D3 (apart from electric winch of course), which are strong enough for safe, non damaging front recovery?
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 3rd Jul 2007 4:08 pm |
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Ken
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Yes the front recovery point 
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:23 pm |
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Slimer
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I'd disagree with you, I think it's up to the job of recovery, hasn't let me down yet The End
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:24 pm |
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Ken
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Beat ya 
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:24 pm |
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martin4x4
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Seen this?
Also listen to the commentary!  Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:26 pm |
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Slimer
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Ken wrote:Beat ya
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:31 pm |
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Bodsy
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So 6 ton recovery point then........ I think that'd be up to the job Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:37 pm |
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AndrewS
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martin4x4 wrote:Seen this?
Also listen to the commentary!
Hmmm
looked like some big red support bars were bolted to the front and rear of the D3 chassis In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:38 pm |
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Bodsy
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Yes, that was 10Ton through the chassis central rails, so you couldn't do that just from the recovery point..... Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:41 pm |
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Pelyma
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AndrewS wrote:
Hmmm
looked like some big red support bars were bolted to the front and rear of the D3 chassis
Perhaps they are the recovery points you're looking for, might affect the off road ability a bit, the colour would suit the RP though!! DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 3rd Jul 2007 4:52 pm |
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Hijack
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Pelyma wrote:
Perhaps they are the recovery points you're looking for, might affect the off road ability a bit, the colour would suit the RP though!!
Those are bit over the top  
Well, looks like if you are careful the standard front eye is enough ...
Thought I'll ask the resident experts as I haven't got any experience yet 
Thanks
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| 3rd Jul 2007 8:41 pm |
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christyler
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no need to be careful, pull the  out of it you wont brake it CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
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| 3rd Jul 2007 8:49 pm |
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simon
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hang it by its front recovery point and then add another D3 to the rear recovery point... its strong enough... why its called a recovery point
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| 4th Jul 2007 12:43 am |
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DG
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The front recovery point has a 6 ton snatch rating I haven't seen such a big snatch rating since Issue 492 of Readers Wives  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 4th Jul 2007 12:55 am |
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simon
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Oh DiggieG darling... you know very well that Gimp monthly has regular feature on the 70 tonne snatch
Don't be shy now.
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| 4th Jul 2007 12:59 am |
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