Wanted to get some opinions on mounting rear recovery hooks on my 4runner since at this point all I have are the tiedown points and don't want to spend a lot of money on a receiver hitch, etc.

Is it just a matter of insuring that the frame is solid and then drill through it to mount the hooks? Any specific hook/bolt recommendations or are the 10,000 lb tow hooks at Home Depot good enough? Thanks for the advice.

Scott

 

Here's a thread about shackles and if you can't find anything there check out Steve Schaefer's website, he's the one that built them.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...light=shackles

Hope this helps!



Brian

 

Unfortunately it looks like Steve only makes the shackle hanger for the 96-02 4runner (although I could weld it on). This one from the thread looks pretty stout http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2.html

What do you think?

Do you think a muffler-type shop would be able to weld it on sufficiently for a recovery point, or should I go to an actual welding shop?

 

I would try to use something like his design that you could just bolt on to existing holes or even with existing bolts like on the 3rd gen. If you can weld, making a shackle isn't very difficult. Just got to make a sketch and cut em out and bolt em on where ya want em. I wouldn't pay for anything unless I had to.



Brian

 

Mine is an '86 but you'll get the idea. I moved a stock front hook to the rear, just had to drill a couple of holes.
mike