Recovery /snatch straps 101...to use Billy's words....

[workmeistr]

Sue, would you happen to know if the right rear "Mount Bracket", part # 89717 88220, has a matching one for the left rear available on RHD models? Why is this part called "Mount Bracket" (was it a strap down point for transport?), and the flimsy part # 89721 15811 got the title of "Tow Hook"? Inquiring minds want to know.

[tom4bren]

Bren,

I think I have the bracket for the Driver Side. It is not the same as for the passenger side (look in the installation instructions I made up for the upgraded hitch & you'll see a pic). This one was removed from Ash's VX when we installed the hitch (lose both sides for that).

It's not a good place to attach the strap because the hole is small and not rounded to accomodate a strap ... but it is a good place to install a shackle ... then you can attach a strap.

Tom

BTW, the strap would be awful close to the tail pipe on DS if you use that as a snatch point. IIRC it's too close to the exhaust to mount a shackle anyways.

[VX KAT]

Sue, would you happen to know if the right rear "Mount Bracket", part # 89717 88220, has a matching one for the left rear available on RHD models? Why is this part called "Mount Bracket" (was it a strap down point for transport?), and the flimsy part # 89721 15811 got the title of "Tow Hook"? Inquiring minds want to know.

Yes, it was a tie down point for when they came over on the boat. It's not a "true" recovery point. IIRC Marlin has some pics of how his got all "rearranged" during a recovery…I think he just bent it back into shape.

I can't ever recall seeing one for the left side, so I'm curious what Tom is referring to.