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#97141 - 10/05/02 03:11 PM
Rear Tow Loop?
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Ok, I know there is a front tow hook on the 2001 model X. However, is there a standard rear loop to use for emergency towing? It really sucks having to drive in reverse to bail out friends
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#97142 - 10/05/02 03:20 PM
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The factory tow hitch does a good job
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#97143 - 10/05/02 03:21 PM
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So I've heard. Maybe I should have the rest of the gang pitch in for it since it's always their ass I'm saving...hehe
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#97144 - 10/05/02 04:14 PM
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Yup, once you attach a tow hitch, you can then easily attach and remove various hitch receiver shackles or tow hooks to the receiver hitch.
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#97145 - 10/05/02 06:10 PM
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You can also use the rear shackles in a pinch...
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#97146 - 11/05/02 03:42 PM
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Don't use the shackle! You can use the part welded to the frame between the shackle and frame, but don't attach anything to the shackle itself. If it moves, you shouldn't use it. I got some oversized 5-ton clevises that have worked quite well for me. $15 each, Big Orange brand ordered from Ace Hardware.
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#97147 - 11/05/02 05:58 PM
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Whatever you plan to use as a tow point, just make sure you can get to it after you're stuck. Shacle mount may be strong enough, but if you're sitting on the frame in foot of mud it's difficult to access.
For lack of a custom bumper, trailer hitch is the next best thing.
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#97148 - 12/05/02 02:01 PM
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OffroadX- Thanks for the clarification, that's actually what I meant. Actually got the idea from you in another thread...
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#97149 - 16/05/02 01:38 PM
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DesertRAT, have you seen any good ones online to browse?
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#97150 - 16/05/02 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by Frostie: DesertRAT, have you seen any good ones online to browse? You could try http://www.recoverygear.com/hardware.html - about halfway down the page is their hitch block for a 2" receiver.
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#97151 - 16/05/02 03:40 PM
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#97152 - 16/05/02 05:14 PM
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You mean this thing... I've been eyeing this one as well, since I have the factory hitch... Besides, it's bright yellow - how can I resist? The only thing wrong with it is that the holes are on different sides - the factory hitch' receiver pin goes through sideways... So if you install this particular product, the shackle will sit vertically! Unless, of course, you pop that sucker on a drill press and drill yourself a new set of holes...
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#97153 - 16/05/02 05:58 PM
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Go to www.cabelas.com and link to the automotive section, then link to "winches and recovery accessories". They have two nice receiver items. One is a shackle made by Warn for $39.99 and the other is a nice looking hook made by Steel Horse for $29.99.
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#97154 - 16/05/02 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by BoarderPhreak: [I've been eyeing this one as well, since I have the factory hitch... Besides, it's bright yellow - how can I resist?
The only thing wrong with it is that the holes are on different sides - the factory hitch' receiver pin goes through sideways... So if you install this particular product, the shackle will sit vertically! Unless, of course, you pop that sucker on a drill press and drill yourself a new set of holes...Yah, that was the one. I have to admit that I hadn't even noticed the position of the pin holes - that does seem to be a bit odd.
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#97155 - 16/05/02 09:11 PM
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I bought my receiver hitch from 4wheelparts.com... very solid construction for a great price! Not to mention free shipping (at least when I bought mine...) Receiver Shackle Bracket Combines a heavy-duty receiver bracket with a 3/4", 20mm shackle. Utilizes a standard Class III receiver hitch as a recovery point for off-road use. Fits all standard Class III hitches. PN 29312 $34.95 http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2.asp?imseqn=708&occlass=WARN&cat=WIN
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#97156 - 17/05/02 07:34 AM
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Originally posted by OffroadX: Don't use the shackle! You can use the part welded to the frame between the shackle and frame, but don't attach anything to the shackle itself. If it moves, you shouldn't use it.
offroadx....do you leave your clevises on all the time or just when you plan to offroad?
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#97157 - 17/05/02 08:36 AM
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No way, they'd rattle like mad. Nah, I either put them on when I need to hook up a strap, or I pre-attach the strap before I hit the trail.
Brent
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#97158 - 17/05/02 09:11 AM
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Cool, that what I thought....Thanks Brent!
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#97159 - 17/05/02 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by mineralblue: I bought my receiver hitch from 4wheelparts.com... very solid construction for a great price! Not to mention free shipping (at least when I bought mine...)
Receiver Shackle Bracket Combines a heavy-duty receiver bracket with a 3/4", 20mm shackle. Utilizes a standard Class III receiver hitch as a recovery point for off-road use. Fits all standard Class III hitches. PN 29312
$34.95
http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2.asp?imseqn=708&occlass=WARN&cat=WIN I got the same one with the free shipping too. Suprising considering it weighs a ton. Anyways I was just thinking for the guys who son't have a trailer hitch how about bolting recovery hooks to the frame where the hitch would mount to. You might have to search around to find hook with the right spacing, but it should be plenty strong and accessable unless you're up to your rocker panels in mud.
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#97160 - 17/05/02 11:25 AM
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Loc: Bakersfield,CA
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For those of you that installed a hitch yourself, how much problem did you have doing it yourself? Is everything pretty straight forward?
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#97161 - 17/05/02 11:50 AM
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Registered: 30/08/00
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Loc: Brooklyn, NY
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Originally posted by Frostie: For those of you that installed a hitch yourself, how much problem did you have doing it yourself? Is everything pretty straight forward? yes realy easy for nissan one, you need to take off your rear bumper ,to install frame stiffeners ( nissan got big ass monkey tightening those bolts, so be prepared ) for non nissan ones, its 1 person job, about 5-10 minutes
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#97162 - 17/05/02 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by Xrugger: [QBAnyways I was just thinking for the guys who son't have a trailer hitch how about bolting recovery hooks to the frame where the hitch would mount to. You might have to search around to find hook with the right spacing, but it should be plenty strong and accessable unless you're up to your rocker panels in mud.[/QB] thats very hard to do , because the frame is abover the bottom part of the bumper so by attaching the hook to the frame, you will be rubbing tow strap on sharp lip of the bumper ( bottom part), and i dont think it will survive more then couple pulls it will be riped , and will become a weapon, hutring everytihng it will come in contact with
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#97163 - 17/05/02 01:03 PM
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I've used my setup plenty of times and my strap shows little if any wear from the bumper. Besides, if the strap goes flying it's not going to do much harm. Best would be to get a 2" or 3" diameter length of radiator-type hose to put over the first couple of feet of the strap to protect it.
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#97164 - 17/05/02 04:15 PM
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Xrugger, I was going to say that I thought Warmonger was one of the people who installed rear tow hooks, but I did a Google search and see that someone else (rrdstarr) has done it, too. Um, check out this thread from the Automotive Forums and you'll even see some pics. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t29122.html
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#97165 - 17/05/02 08:34 PM
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Yes, I did but I am also working on a solution that looks like this so it clears the bumper. The plastic is just a prototype used for modeling. The rusty part on top will be thicker and longer, that will be the frame support. I have a Calmini Rear Bumper now but building these for the people in PNWX, then to the rest of the Xterra community. Questions?
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