Receiver Hitch Recovery Hardware Options

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Now that I have a bumper with a recessed hitch, I figured I would look for a way to use that as the main rear recovery point.
I have all soft shackles in my bag, so eliminating steel and having the fewest connections is the main idea.

I have some Rhino USA gear and it seems pretty nice. Here is their $33 Option, but it does include a metal shackle:

https://www.rhinousainc.com/collections/recovery-gear/products/shackle-hitch-receiver
I have an Overland Vehicle Systems soft shackle and Recovery Ring ( I haven't used either yet ). $70 solution (included the lock pin) with no need for a metal shackle:

https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/19109902-aluminum-receiver-mount/
Here is a strange setup. I'd consider ordering just the receiver piece for $59. I'm not sure what the 'butt crack' in the steel shackle is supposed to do...

https://moose-knuckle.com/collections/recovery-accessories
If you have just WAY too much money you can spend $250 on a solid block of aluminum with 3 holes in it. NOTE you can't even install it sideways.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085ZDSW7K/?tag=wranglerorg-20

THIS looks interesting. I guess it is actually an anchor point for rappelling or rope rigging. :

https://www.conterra-inc.com/products/conterra-hitch-plate
 
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Nightmare9 said:
Now that I have a bumper with a recessed hitch, I figured I would look for a way to use that as the main rear recovery point.
I have all soft shackles in my bag, so eliminating steel and having the fewest connections is the main idea.

I have some Rhino USA gear and it seems pretty nice. Here is their $33 Option, but it does include a metal shackle:

https://www.rhinousainc.com/collections/recovery-gear/products/shackle-hitch-receiver
I have an Overland Vehicle Systems soft shackle and Recovery Ring ( I haven't used either yet ). $70 solution (included the lock pin) with no need for a metal shackle:

https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/19109902-aluminum-receiver-mount/
Here is a strange setup. I'd consider ordering just the receiver piece for $59. I'm not sure what the 'butt crack' in the steel shackle is supposed to do...

https://moose-knuckle.com/collections/recovery-accessories
THIS looks interesting. I'm not sure if it is designed for multiple attachments, or just getting the correct angle:

https://www.conterra-inc.com/products/conterra-hitch-plate
And finally, if you have just WAY too much money you can spend $250 on a solid block of aluminum with 3 holes in it. NOTE you can't even install it sideways.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085ZDSW7K/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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The last one is not for recovery.
 
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Nightmare9 said:
Now that I have a bumper with a recessed hitch, I figured I would look for a way to use that as the main rear recovery point.
I have all soft shackles in my bag, so eliminating steel and having the fewest connections is the main idea.

I have some Rhino USA gear and it seems pretty nice. Here is their $33 Option, but it does include a metal shackle:

https://www.rhinousainc.com/collections/recovery-gear/products/shackle-hitch-receiver
I have an Overland Vehicle Systems soft shackle and Recovery Ring ( I haven't used either yet ). $70 solution (included the lock pin) with no need for a metal shackle:

https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/19109902-aluminum-receiver-mount/
Here is a strange setup. I'd consider ordering just the receiver piece for $59. I'm not sure what the 'butt crack' in the steel shackle is supposed to do...

https://moose-knuckle.com/collections/recovery-accessories
If you have just WAY too much money you can spend $250 on a solid block of aluminum with 3 holes in it. NOTE you can't even install it sideways.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085ZDSW7K/?tag=wranglerorg-20

THIS looks interesting. I guess it is actually an anchor point for rappelling or rope rigging. :

https://www.conterra-inc.com/products/conterra-hitch-plate
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I like the Overland Aluminum
 
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https://metalcloak.com/hitch-d-ring-recovery-kit.html
 
You can soften the rough edges if needed. The hitch pin idea can be furthered by putting a bushing around it to make a larger dia wrap. Leave the soft shackle in there so it is ready for use. Heck, you could make a inner bushing with a radii on it to fit the softie, like a wide U. That would help it stay in the middle to avoid side load and pinching.
 
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Dang, so many options. Can someone suggest a recovery system. Be truthful I will probably only off-road my TJ at the beach a few times a year. It is totally stock. I friend told me I should get a receiver hitch that hangs below the rear bumper. I want a safe recovery point on the Jeep "just in case" I get stuck. I like the idea of bumpers with built in receivers and D rings but they are a bit costly, so is a complete below the bumper hitch. ???
 
Tudball said:
Dang, so many options. Can someone suggest a recovery system. Be truthful I will probably only off-road my TJ at the beach a few times a year. It is totally stock. I friend told me I should get a receiver hitch that hangs below the rear bumper. I want a safe recovery point on the Jeep "just in case" I get stuck. I like the idea of bumpers with built in receivers and D rings but they are a bit costly, so is a complete below the bumper hitch. ???
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If you want to drive to Washington state I'll give you a factory Mopar frame hitch
 
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A single pin, a soft shackle, and an old piece of bike innertube to protect it from edges should do.
 
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