Help so I can go to the Badlands Aug 5th

[rockjock]

I need tow points Help? Anyone? I hate unibody.

Scott

[cardboard]

Front or rear? They are both easy and fairly in exspensive

[HaleYes]

PM sent.

[Menzenski]

http://www.4x4trailhunters.com/store/index.php?target=products&product_id=1568

$100 for front and rear tow hooks. They're straightforward to install, and have a lifetime guarantee. I've pulled out several stuck vehicles with them and they're holding up just fine. Plus, the manufacturer is a NAXJA member.

[rockjock]

I have some late model gm tow hooks in the sway bar holes are these strong enough to hold up to a pull? Not a yank but just and ease out. Maybe from a winch?

[HaleYes]

I have some late model gm tow hooks in the sway bar holes are these strong enough to hold up to a pull? Not a yank but just and ease out. Maybe from a winch?
No, you need the proper brackets to tie them in to the unibody. I don't think you'd find anyone here to pull on them. I know I wouldn't.

[rockjock]

Well I guess I need the brackets. Where can I get those on the cheap?

Scott

[BRIANHO13]

Well I guess I need the brackets. Where can I get those on the cheap?

Scott

Try rustysoffroad.com
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-XJ-Cherokee-Wagoneer-MOPAR-Tow-Hook-Brackets_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQihZ014Q QitemZ330005189001QQrdZ1
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-2001-Jeep-XJ-Cherokee-Front-Tow-Hook-Kit-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQihZ007QQitem Z170004241242QQrdZ1

Don't know about this one, dif design than I have ever seen
NEVER MIND THIS ONE

As for the rear you can get a hitch, somone there will have a reciever d-ring you can use if you get stuck.

[Menzenski]

Don't know about this one, dif design than I have ever seen
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-XJ-Cherokee-Front-Tow-Hooks-Pair-Black-HD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQihZ007QQitemZ 170006025408QQrdZ1
I wouldn't trust a tow hook that advertises itself by saying "makes a great rugged appearance on your Jeep".

[BRIANHO13]

I wouldn't trust a tow hook that advertises itself by saying "makes a great rugged appearance on your Jeep".

Yea I thought about not putting that one on there, I can't even see how they mount to an xj anyway.

[Rev Den]

Now...THOSE are some scary looking brackets. Stamped steel maybe? The hooks may handle 10K...but the brackets look like they are good for about 5.....pounds that is.

Rev

[Menzenski]

I can't even see how they mount to an xj anyway.
I can't figure it out either. I sent the seller an email asking about it:
How do these tow hooks mount? Do they end up in the stock location (under the bumper)? I'm trying to figure out what the brackets would be bolted to; if you have a picture of an installed bracket that would be really helpful.

Thanks,
Matt

[BRIANHO13]

I can't figure it out either. I sent the seller an email asking about it:
Let me know for curiosity sake.

[Rev Den]

Looks like they bolt between the bumper brackets and the "frame".

Still would not trust the brackets.

Rev

[rockjock]

What about factory tow hook brackets? I found some. Would these be strong enough?

[Lawn Cher']

What about factory tow hook brackets? I found some. Would these be strong enough?

They are your best bet for a cheap and easy solution.

[Menzenski]

Let me know for curiosity sake.
This is all the seller told me:
Hi Matt, thanks for visiting our on-line store. Yes they end up in the stock position under the bumper. Sorry, no, we do not have an installed image. Thanks, Scott, High Peaks Automotive

[HaleYes]

They are your best bet for a cheap and easy solution.

X2

I used factory hooks till I got my bumper. Worked great for me.

[BRIANHO13]

This is all the seller told me:

If you look at rusty's site those ones I posted look like they go to a grand cherokee.

[87manche]

X2

I used factory hooks till I got my bumper. Worked great for me.
I stil use the factory hooks, and I saw Pauls XJ take some wicked pulls on the factory hooks at redbird. I'd trust factory ones.

[Lawn Cher']

The thing to watch out for on the factory hooks is side pulls. The brackets will twist. But for conscientious recovery they are suitable.

[onaXJ98]

Does anyone have (used) OEM Tow Hook brackets (w/ or w/o hooks) still laying around, possibly for sale?

Also, 31" tire on 15x8 for spare use.


TIA :)

[Lawn Cher']

Also, 31" tire on 15x8 for spare use.

Found this (http://www.midwestjeepthing.com/Forums/topic.asp?topic_id=37435&forum_id=6&Topic_Title=31%26quot%3B+Spare+for+Sale&forum_title=Jeep+Parts+Classifieds&replies=0&M=1&S=1) on mwjt.