I like to use my rear hitch instead of the recovery rings, especially when pulling someone or something. Put a d-ring through the hole where the hitch ball normally goes. This puts a more even load on the Hummer frame than pulling from a recovery ring which is off center. I also do this with the front hitch, especially when pulling downed trees off the country road I live on. Gives me a better view of where the tree is going as I move it. Also prefer to use a logging chain over a strap. Just my $.02