front recovery points

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RaccoonJoe

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

• Apr 29, 2009

• #1

I'm gonig to build some front recovery points for my stocker, and it's come time for the age-old question.....should I build shackles or tow hooks?

Planning on going with a OEM style bracket for now, but later going to custom build a bumper with tow points extended out to the face of the bumper....

Opinions are welcome!

 

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BruceB83

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dacula, Georgia

• Apr 29, 2009

• #2

I like shackles over hooks. I think they are safer since you can "lock" the tow strap into them.

 

xcm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern Oregon

• Apr 29, 2009

• #3

hooks look cooler, shackles work better. how often do you get stuck, and when you do, is it in an awkward location?

 

Begster

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cape Cod/Boston, Mass

• Apr 29, 2009

• #4

Hooks do not look cooler, shackles are a lot better.
I've had a tow strap and an expensive snatch strap destroyed by tow hooks. The only time I'm going to pull someone with hooks again is with their straps.

 

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BruceB83

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dacula, Georgia

• Apr 29, 2009

• #5

I agree with Begster on the looks. Hooks stick out, shackles hang down or can just be removed all together until needed. Mine are bright orange so I typically leave them off until I'm on the trail.

 

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RaccoonJoe

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

• Apr 29, 2009

• #6

just to make sure that we're all talking about the same thing.....you guys are referring to http://4by4connection.com/drings.html as shackles....not the one-piece d-rings?

 

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BruceB83

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dacula, Georgia

• Apr 29, 2009

• #7

RaccoonJoe said:

just to make sure that we're all talking about the same thing.....you guys are referring to http://4by4connection.com/drings.html as shackles....not the one-piece d-rings?

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Yup, that's what I'm talking about. I have the 3/4" ones...made in the USA.

 

altierior

NAXJA Forum User

Location

East Norriton, PA

• Apr 29, 2009

• #8

d-ring shackles work better. d-ring shackles look better.

 

PhotographerMike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Whittier, CA 10 Mi. east of L.A.

• Apr 29, 2009

• #9

While we're under there.
Are there D-ring adapter mounts that have the same bolt spacing as factory tow hooks.
Be nice to have shackles instead of my factory hooks.

 

Veeb0rg

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Glen Burnie, MD

• Apr 30, 2009

• #10

yes there are. They are made by High Country offroad.

http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/D-Ring-Mounts_p_17.html

 

Ogrebonz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Williamsburg, Michigan

• May 1, 2009

• #11

My XJ doesn't have factory hooks. Will these http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/D-Ring-Mounts_p_17.html still bolt up?

 

altierior

NAXJA Forum User

Location

East Norriton, PA

• May 1, 2009

• #12

Ogrebonz said:

My XJ doesn't have factory hooks. Will these http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/D-Ring-Mounts_p_17.html still bolt up?

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no, if you don't already have the bracket, you will need it: http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/Jeep-XJ-Tow-Hook-Bracket-Kit_p_11.html

 

Ogrebonz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Williamsburg, Michigan

• May 1, 2009

• #13

So would you go this way, or with a front reciever like this one? http://www.realtruck.com/draw-tite_front_mount_receiver_hitches/R142216P1C1T.html#order
I'm thinking a removable winch might be nice to have in the future.

 

altierior

NAXJA Forum User

Location

East Norriton, PA

• May 1, 2009

• #14

Ogrebonz said:

So would you go this way, or with a front reciever like this one? http://www.realtruck.com/draw-tite_front_mount_receiver_hitches/R142216P1C1T.html#order
I'm thinking a removable winch might be nice to have in the future.

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the receiver is far more versatile

 

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jk_surgeonfish

NAXJA Forum User

Location

AZ

• May 1, 2009

• #15

I have a front receiver and like it alot. It helps to stiffen frame a bit and is more versatile as to how you can use.

 

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GoodyAK

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Unalaska, Alaska

• May 18, 2009

• #16

I'm really diggin this set up with the d-ring mounts http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/Jeep-XJ-Tow-Hook-Bracket-with-D-Ring-Mounts_p_7.html
but the shipping is killing me. $50 to AK!

Are there any other places that sell a bracket with the mount like this? I've been searching and can find nothing. Thanks

 

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dogsled1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

AL

• May 18, 2009

• #17

Veeb0rg said:

yes there are. They are made by High Country offroad.

http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/D-Ring-Mounts_p_17.html

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There you guys go again, costing me money.

 

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MaxxXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bakersfield CA

• May 18, 2009

• #18

everyone i know is like dont get a front reciever it decreases ur approach angle!... and $175 could go towards a nice front bumper with a front reciever hole and 2 shackle mounts already on it =/

 

Ogrebonz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Williamsburg, Michigan

• Mar 28, 2010

• #19

Finally made the decision and got the HiCountry Xtreme Tow Hook Backet Kit with D-ring mounts and put them on today. It's not quite as easy as the website says, but most of my trouble stems from living in the rust belt. One of the steering box bolts is a real pain in the A** to reach without taking off the bumper. I did have to use the die grinder on a couple holes too, but not really too serious.