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Old 10-28-2005, 03:29 PM
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Few stock rigs have D-rings or recovery points like Hummers. Most experienced offroaders add strong attachment points. You have to find a solid location on the frame where you hook on or can wrap the strap and shackle it back on itself. A 2x2 or short pipe throught the loop will prevent it from tightening into a knot. Or carry a short length of good chain that can be secured to the stuck rig then shackled to the strap. A couple wraps will also spread the load. Don't hook up to a factory bumper unless its obviously designed for it, and never hook up to the axle, springs, or a hitch ball. If there's no frame, I wouldn't touch it.

Recovery can be a dangerous operation to vehicles and bystanders. Loads are immense. Be careful and don't buy cheap recovery gear. I don't think the lack of a second D-ring on the H3 is a deficiency; they're rarely in the best spot anyway.

I've also learned to be very cautious about recovery involving people you don't know. I've seen and heard of both lawsuits and violence.
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