Recovery points - Revision history

Bosanek: Added the article into gen2 categories

2021-01-17T13:02:18Z

Added the article into gen2 categories

Bosanek: Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

2019-03-11T14:07:05Z

Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T14:18:08Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Added a new link

2019-02-21T10:30:35Z

Added a new link

Bosanek: Added a new link

2019-02-21T10:24:00Z

Added a new link

Bosanek: Added an aftermarket front recovery tow point

2019-02-21T09:44:16Z

Added an aftermarket front recovery tow point

Bosanek: Added another solution for a rear recovery point

2019-02-21T09:39:47Z

Added another solution for a rear recovery point

Bosanek: Some typos

2017-12-18T11:04:34Z

Some typos

Bosanek: Improved the comment about the incredible suction power of mud

2017-12-15T19:33:53Z

Improved the comment about the incredible suction power of mud

Bosanek: Added remarks on using tow balls and bull bars as recovery anchors

2017-02-03T19:48:33Z

Added remarks on using tow balls and bull bars as recovery anchors

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		+	[[Category:Modifications - gen2]]

	[[Category:Offroading - gen3]]		[[Category:Offroading - gen3]]

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 == Introduction ==
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 If you intend to go off road, there is a good chance that you will get stuck no matter how equipped your vehicle is, or how "sensibly" you intend to venture.
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 == Factory tow and recovery points ==
-Unfortunately, Suzuki does not make recovery points for Jimnys.
+The factory fitted front and rear tow points on all Jimny generations are meant only for that - to tow the vehicle on the road or to tie it down to a platform which is transporting it.
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 == Using recovery points ==
+{{Gen1|}}{{Gen2|}}{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 === Introduction ===
-Using omega shackles rated at 3,25 T WLL (working load limit) should be sufficient for Jimny, especially when the load is divided between two recovery points.
+Using omega shackles rated at 3,25 T WLL (working load limit) should be sufficient for any Jimny, especially when the load is divided between two recovery points.
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 == Installing recovery points ==
+{{Gen1|}}{{Gen2|}}{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 === Introduction ===
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-There there are only a couple of professionally manufactured aftermarket front recovery points for Jimnys.
+There there are only a couple of professionally manufactured aftermarket front recovery points for Jimnys 3, and currently no known ones for Jimnys 4.
 This chapter lacks details and user experiences with each specific product, so investigate on your own.
-==== Product A ====
+==== Product A, for Jimny 3 ====
 {{Gen3|}}
 Here are German [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=296040#post296040 report 1] and [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=315624#post315624 report 2] of installation of an aftermarket recovery point made in Japan.
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-There there are only a couple of professionally manufactured aftermarket rear recovery points for Jimnys.
+There there are only a couple of professionally manufactured aftermarket rear recovery points for Jimnys 3, and currently no known ones for Jimnys 4.
 This chapter lacks details and user experiences with each specific product, so investigate on your own.
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 {{Gen3|}}
+Forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile?view=user&userid=16580 Bosanek] made his own DIY rear recovery points on his Jimny 3.
 The idea is to weld a short steel rod between the tow bar and the existing factory rear tow point. This way, the load bearing capacity of the tow bar and the tow point would be combined.
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-<gallery widths="280" heights="240px">
+<gallery widths="280" heights="240px" caption="Bosanek's DIY recovery points on Jimny 3">
 Suzuki Jimny - DIY rear recovery points - A01.JPG|Overview of DIY rear recovery points
 Suzuki Jimny - DIY rear recovery points - A02.JPG|Close-up of rear left recovery point
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+The two pictures of Jimny 3 below were downloaded a long time a ago from the Internet. The source has been forgotten. See them for yourself and make your own conclusions.
 <gallery class=center widths=320 heights=240>
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 {{Gen3|}}
+A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=292170#post292170 this rear recovery point] on his Jimny 3.
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 {{Gen3|}}
+A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=373409#post373409 these rear recovery points] on his Jimny 3.

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-Therefore, it is very recommended to have two front recovery points and two rear recovery points (one on the left side and one on the right side).
+Therefore, it is highly recommended to have two front recovery points and two rear recovery points (one on the left side and one on the right side).
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 ==== Product A ====
 Here are German [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=296040#post296040 report 1] and [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=315624#post315624 report 2] of installation of an aftermarket recovery point made in Japan.
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 ==== Next person's solution ====
 Write about your experience in this subchapter.
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 ==== Bosanek's solution ====
 Forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile?view=user&userid=16580 Bosanek] made his own DIY rear recovery points.
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 ==== Person B's solution ====
 The two pictures below were downloaded a long time a ago from the Internet. The source has been forgotten. See them for yourself and make your own conclusions.
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 ==== Person C's solution ====
 A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=292170#post292170 this rear recovery point].
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 ==== Person D's solution ====
 A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=373409#post373409 these rear recovery points].
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 [[Category:Offroading]]
-[[Category:Modifications]]
+[[Category:Offroading - gen3]]

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	A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=292170#post292170 this rear recovery point].		A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=292170#post292170 this rear recovery point].
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		+	==== Person D's solution ====
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		+	A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=373409#post373409 these rear recovery points].

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−	Here ~~is a~~ German ~~report of installation of an aftermarket~~ [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=296040#post296040 ~~front~~ recovery point] made in Japan.	+	Here are German [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=296040#post296040 report 1] and [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=315624#post315624 report 2] of installation of an aftermarket recovery point made in Japan.

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	This chapter lacks details and user experiences with each specific product, so investigate on your own.		This chapter lacks details and user experiences with each specific product, so investigate on your own.
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		+	==== Product A ====
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		+	Here is a German report of installation of an aftermarket [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=296040#post296040 front recovery point] made in Japan.

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		+	==== Person C's solution ====
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		+	A German guy installed [https://www.suzuki-jimny.info/forum/index.php?thread/23056-pkcologne-s-kiste/&postID=292170#post292170 this rear recovery point].

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-If the vehicle has a tow bar, the tow ball '''must not''' be used as an anchoring point for vehicle recovery!! Read the wiki article [[Towbar|'''"Tow bar"''']] for more information.
+If the vehicle has a tow bar, the tow ball '''must not''' be used as an anchoring point for vehicle recovery!! Read the wiki article [[Tow bar|'''"Tow bar"''']] for more information.
 If the vehicle has a front or rear bull bar (nudge bar), '''don't be an utter idiot''' and try to use it as an anchor for towing, let alone for vehicle recovery! Read the wiki article [[Bull bar (nudge bar)|'''"Bull bar (nudge bar)"''']] for more information.
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 Forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile?view=user&userid=16580 Bosanek] made his own DIY rear recovery points.
-The idea is to weld a short steel rod between the towbar and the existing factory rear tow point. This way, the load bearing capacity of the tow bar and the tow point would be combined.
+The idea is to weld a short steel rod between the tow bar and the existing factory rear tow point. This way, the load bearing capacity of the tow bar and the tow point would be combined.
 Then that rod can be used as a base for attaching a bow shackle or a hook.
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 The rod should be as as thick as possible (at least 12 mm diameter, but 16-24 mm is much better).
-Some towbars are hollow, thus enabling you to actually insert the rod into the towbar from the side. This makes an even better strongpoint and eliminates the need to weld the rod to the towbar.
+Some tow bars are hollow, thus enabling you to actually insert the rod into the tow bar from the side. This makes an even better strongpoint and eliminates the need to weld the rod to the tow bar.
-It would be advisable to also weld another smaller supporting rod between the towbar and the tow point, behind your "main" rod (visible in 2nd and 3rd pictures below). This supporting rod would increase the bond between the towbar and the tow point, especially when the pulling direction is sideways. Beware that this supporting rod must not restrict the movement of the bow shackle when attached to the main rod.
+It would be advisable to also weld another smaller supporting rod between the tow bar and the tow point, behind your "main" rod (visible in 2nd and 3rd pictures below). This supporting rod would increase the bond between the tow bar and the tow point, especially when the pulling direction is sideways. Beware that this supporting rod must not restrict the movement of the bow shackle when attached to the main rod.
-The towbar model in Bosanek's case is very close to the right tow point (other towbars might not have that issue). There is not enough interspace to put a bow shackle or a hook between the towbar and the right tow point.
+The tow bar model in Bosanek's case is very close to the right tow point (other tow bars might not have that issue). There is not enough interspace to put a bow shackle or a hook between the tow bar and the right tow point.
 The solution was to forcefully bend the right tow point out of the way just to make enough space to put a bow shackle in between, and to enable the bow shackle to pivot freely. Then a short rod together with the bow shackle was stuck in between, and the rod was welded to the tow point and to the tow bar. The bow shackle is now permanently "stuck" in there. It can pivot freely but there is not enough room to remove it (visible in 4th and 5th pictures below). It is a compromise solution but the best in the circumstances.
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 {{Warning|This DIY solution has not yet had a chance to prove itself.}}
-{{Note|To learn more about installing and using a towbar, read the wiki article [[Towbar|'''"Towbar"''']]}}
+{{Note|To learn more about installing and using a tow bar, read the wiki article [[Tow bar|'''"Tow bar"''']]}}

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	{{Warning\|It can be '''VERY''' dangerous if a recovery point breaks off during pulling, as it becomes a lethal flying missile!!}}		{{Warning\|It can be '''VERY''' dangerous if a recovery point breaks off during pulling, as it becomes a lethal flying missile!!}}

−	{{~~Note~~\|Mud has '''incredible''' stick-on and suction effect, which multiplies the force required to "unstuck" a vehicle (up to 5x vehicle's weight is not unusual).~~<br>~~You don't believe it? Stand ankle-deep in a ~~deep~~ mud bog and try to walk out of it!}}	+	{{note\|Mud has '''incredible''' stick-on and suction effect, which multiplies the force required to "unstuck" a vehicle (up to '''5x vehicle's weight''' is not unusual).}}
		+	{{note\|You don't believe it?<br>Stand ankle-deep in a mud bog and try to walk out of it! That's like when a vehicle is wheel-rim deep in mud.<br>
		+	If you managed to walk out of it, now try it again, but this time '''balls deep'''! That's like when a vehicle is bogged down to the floor.}}

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	If the vehicle is bogged down in snow or sand, or '''especially''' in mud, those factory tow points '''must not''' be used. They can easily break off when pulling.		If the vehicle is bogged down in snow or sand, or '''especially''' in mud, those factory tow points '''must not''' be used. They can easily break off when pulling.
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		+	If the vehicle has a tow bar, the tow ball '''must not''' be used as an anchoring point for vehicle recovery!! Read the wiki article [[Towbar\|'''"Tow bar"''']] for more information.
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		+	If the vehicle has a front or rear bull bar (nudge bar), '''don't be an utter idiot''' and try to use it as an anchor for towing, let alone for vehicle recovery! Read the wiki article [[Bull bar (nudge bar)\|'''"Bull bar (nudge bar)"''']] for more information.