Dude.
NEVER use your tow hitch ball as an anchor point for a tow strap or winch hook to recover a vehicle.
The ball WILL come off in the middle of the pull and go through whatever is nearby.
If you're lucky it will go through a vehicle.
If your not it will go through you.
Ouch.
The ball is for towing trailers ONLY.
Do whatever it takes to not use it for vehicle recovery.
If you already know this and I misunderstood your posting - I'm sorry.

Green Xtreme
Gary

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