2023 Ford Ranger recovery points

While off-roading can be an exhilarating experience, it comes with its fair share of challenges. Getting stuck is not uncommon, and without proper equipment it can quickly turn into a nightmare. This is where rated recovery points come in handy.

Here are four products we recommend. They’re intended as a starting point, to give you an idea of what’s available. We’ve included information on Ford Australia’s genuine accessories, in case you’d prefer to stick to OEM.

What it is: Attachments your vehicle can be dragged by or from.

Why you need it: Sooner or later you’ll get stuck or need to recover someone who is stuck. At that point significant forces will be exerted on your vehicle, and you need an attachment point strong enough for the job. The Ranger NG includes two recovery points at the front, about which the Ford manual says: “Do not apply a load to the recovery hooks greater than the gross vehicle weight rating of your vehicle.” We advise considering using a bridle to split, but not halve the load on each point.

Ford Australia/ARB licensing agreement

Ford Australia has a licensing agreement with ARB. Order ARB accessories when you order your next-gen Ranger, and they’ll be covered by Ford’s five-year warranty. So if you have a warranty issue, there are no grey areas about which company’s responsible.

If you order ARB accessories after purchase (through a Ford dealer), they’ll be covered by the remainder of the warranty period.

If you’d like to know more about the Ford/ARB partnership, then go here.

ARB front recovery points

ARB front recovery points

Specifications:

• Material: Forged steel
• Max load: 8000kg (at full steering lock)
• Suitable for soft shackles: Yes

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MaxTrax Hitch 50 rear recovery point

MaxTrax Hitch 50 rear recovery point

Specifications:

• Suitable for multidirectional pulls
• Rated to 8800kg
• Fits in 50mm square towbar receiver

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Drifta Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 rear recovery point

Drifta Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 rear recovery point

Specifications:

• Material: Aluminium
• Max load: 4300kg
• Suitable for soft shackles: No

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TJM rear recovery hitch

TJM rear recovery hitch

Specifications:

• Material: Mild steel
• Max load: 4750kg
• Suitable for soft shackles: No

Buy now from TJM

How we review products

4X4 Australia has been reviewing four-wheel drive vehicles and aftermarket products for more than 40 years.

When looking for the best accessories for your make and model of 4WD, there are some things essential to making sure you have the best off-roading experience.

When we compare products, here are some of the things we consider:

• Warranty
• Build quality
• Value for money
• Time and ease to set-up/install
• Weight
• Fit and finish
• How well it gets the job done
• What materials they’re made from
• Corrosion/UV resistance
• Coatings
• Compatibility with other accessories
• Compliance with ADRs and vehicle safety systems
• Country of manufacture
• Load ratings, to determine what's the best product across each price point.

We also consider user reviews and our own experience with these products to make sure our recommendations are for the best on the market.

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