Where to buy 1997 NK Recovery Point

[Rdpaj]

I’m having a lot of trouble finding a place that will sell (and hopefully install) front rated recovery points for my 1997 NK.

I’m based in Melbourne if anyone in the area knows of a place that could help out!

All the trips I’m trying to join are insisting we have the rated points.

[nj swb]

Does the Pajero 4wd Club of Victoria insist on a "rated" recovery point?

[Rdpaj]

Hahaha no idea, I use https://www.4wdtrip.com to join trips and whoever runs them decides what the rules are, no official clubs or anything.

[geopaj]

Gen 2 Pajeros have a factory fitted recovery hook on the front (not to be confused with the tie down loop on the other side). For the rear a ‘Hayman Reece style’ 50mm square tow hitch is appropriate.

Both NJ SWB and I have / had Gen 2 Pajeros and have done extensive real world ‘testing’ of the factory recovery hook. I would put more faith in the Mitsubishi welded one than an aftermarket one that has just been bolted to a random place on the chassis.

[Rdpaj]

Is there any way to offer proof of this to those who question it? I’ve seen so many discussions about it here and it seems unlikely.

Maybe contacting Mitsubishi directly? Would be great if they could send out a something to certify it. Even a PDF to print. Wishful thinking maybe.

[pharb]

Rdpaj, possibly a question to ask the trip organisers who demand a "rated" recovery point is if they also demand a "rated" mounting point for the bolt on recovery point.

I have seen heaps of bolt on, rated anchor points. Can't say I have seen many that would of had there mounting signed off by an engjneer though.

[Rdpaj]

Rdpaj, possibly a question to ask the trip organisers who demand a "rated" recovery point is if they also demand a "rated" mounting point for the bolt on recovery point.

I have seen heaps of bolt on, rated anchor points. Can't say I have seen many that would of had there mounting signed off by an engjneer though.

That’s what my mechanic said this morning - why would we put this on when the bolts are the weak point. He was also very wary of drilling into the chassis which would be the only way to get the hook on.

He said he’s seen plenty of Pajeros use the factory hook to recover with no issues - and if people complain, ask them who they recommend I get to install and certify an anchor point because he trusts the factory weld more than some bolts.

[nj swb]

That’s what my mechanic said this morning - why would we put this on when the bolts are the weak point. He was also very wary of drilling into the chassis which would be the only way to get the hook on.

He said he’s seen plenty of Pajeros use the factory hook to recover with no issues - and if people complain, ask them who they recommend I get to install and certify an anchor point because he trusts the factory weld more than some bolts.

Good mechanic. I like him.

[aussieguy]

Got a towbar (most pajeros seem to) then get a tow hitch recovery point.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RECOVERY-TOW-HITCH-RECEIVER-SHACKLE-2-INCH-50mm-TOW-POINT-ARCHM-4X4-4WD-4750KG-/181564026972

Job done get em to pull you out, or use the HOOK not the LOOP on the front of the vehicle as it is a factory rated recovery point while the LOOP is a tow hop. Most recovery points after market are bolt on while the hook is welded on, pretty sure the electric metal glue gun method is stronger.

[Lakey]

Just spray the original hoop safety yellow or orange and it will never be questioned. The brochure I got for my Challenger describes the front ones (one hoop, one hook) as recovery points. I have a strap to spread the load between both points but if anyone refunded to use them I can always thread the strap though the front tubular cross member on the Challenger. Maybe your Paj has the same sort of member.

[craka]

Just spray the original hoop safety yellow or orange and it will never be questioned. The brochure I got for my Challenger describes the front ones (one hoop, one hook) as recovery points. I have a strap to spread the load between both points but if anyone refunded to use them I can always thread the strap though the front tubular cross member on the Challenger. Maybe your Paj has the same sort of member.

Lakey be careful on what you are saying there. The Gen2 pajero had one recovery point at the front which is the factory hook. The other one ie the loop is not a recovery point it is only a tie down point.