Not sure where to put this.

Is there a rear recovery point that is safe do use on the Blazer? I've heard of people using a trailer hitch (not the bumper hitch), but I don't have one or the need/money to get one just yet. Is there any location that is strong enough for me to rap a tow cable into and pull on?

 

Wrap it right around the axle housing and it will be fine as long as you don't let someone leave a ton of slack and floor it to pull you out. Make sure it's wrapped around in a spot that won't damage your brake lines.

Hooking to a tow hook fixed directly to the frame or a d shackle hitch in a receiver is ideal though.

 

Your kidding right? PLEASE!!!!!!!

Buy a tow hook (you can get them almost anywhere under $20.....Mount it (them) to the FRAME with grade 8 bolts

 

Like I said frame mounted tow hook is ideal. The axle will work in a pinch for mild recovery. Ever hear of a j-hook? They are designed to hook to an axle.

I'd rather hook to my axle than leave my truck buried in the woods for some kids to come along and smash my windows out and torch.

 

Do I need to drill into the frame or is there already a location to mount one?

 

dont ever wrap a tow hook around the axle!

 

I stand corrected.

I thought he needed a way to get out of a stuck situation with no other hook options, didn't realize he was looking for more of a permanent solution

 

No, your right, I was looking for something for in case of emergency and no traditional recovery point available.

However if adding a hook to the rear doesn't require welding or drilling (neither of which am I equipped or willing to do) I would much more prefer that.

 

I've used the receiver with a tow strap to pull people out of sand who dug themselves in. I've never really tried the running start thing to pull someone out, but's it's worked.
Side story: I got stuck in a ditch once without 4wd and my buddy in his CL pulled me out with his tow point under his car attached to my recovery hook in the front. He stepped on it, dropping the clutch and tugging so hard my Blazer didn't even put up a fight! I was very surprised.

 

The frame has holes where a hitch could be mounted, you can mount hooks to them.


Side note: Get a recovery strap with LOOPS NOT hooks!