towing hook !!

Arab1970 · 06-10-2008, 01:12 AM

Hi,
My Jeep does not have a towing hook!! do u know why?

and .... can I put one on it?

ddeadserious · 06-10-2008, 01:23 AM

Are you talking about for the front? If so, you can go to the junkyard and find a set of tow hooks and brackets for the front, or you can go to Rustys or c4x4 and get their tow hook kits.

If you're asking about the rear, simply buying a hitch and running one of these would suffice.

Arab1970 · 06-10-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddeadserious

Are you talking about for the front? If so, you can go to the junkyard and find a set of tow hooks and brackets for the front, or you can go to Rustys or c4x4 and get their tow hook kits.

If you're asking about the rear, simply buying a hitch and running one of these would suffice.

I mean this one which should be fixed on the car:

afbond03 · 06-10-2008, 02:45 AM

You are going to want something to tie onto the frame better. Like the ones suggested by ddeadserious.

xjcruiser · 06-10-2008, 07:13 AM

I got a set from the junkyard, they were free with the bumper:

Now the issue as I understand it is that the mounting points for the recovery hooks is not very solid on the XJ due to the unibody construction. Some people go so far as to use a front mounted tow hitch that ties both sides of the frame (such as it is) together.

BlueXJ · 06-10-2008, 07:13 AM

The frame is just sheet metal and that hook without reinforcement will pull the frame apart. The ones they are suggesting will spread the pull through a greater section of the sheetmetal frame.

TrueBlueXJ · 06-10-2008, 07:21 AM

x2 what Blue said. The hooks are easy to come by and inexpensive, but you'll need unibody brackets if you intend to actually use them. C4x4 makes a good set of brackets that you can order with or without hooks:
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/....html#brackets

The hooks themselves can be found just about anywhere; Advance Auto, NAPA, Wal-Mart, etc. But I'd invest in some aftermarket brackets, or score some factory ones from a junkyard.

wicked_xj · 06-10-2008, 09:41 AM

yes u can

wicked_xj · 06-10-2008, 09:42 AM

wicked_xj · 06-10-2008, 09:43 AM

i got mine for 70 bucks from k 4wd

Cherokee4X4 · 06-10-2008, 10:14 AM

My new front bumper includes them so I will have a C4x4 set for sale here soon. If your interested let me know.

okcjeeper · 06-10-2008, 10:17 AM

speaking of C4x4 those guys are right down the road from me..What is your opinion on their bumpers Cherokee4x4?

BlueXJ · 06-10-2008, 10:19 AM

Don't know what he thinks but they were the inspiration for my homebuilt winch bumper. I think they have the best design out there.

Cherokee4X4 · 06-10-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okcjeeper

speaking of C4x4 those guys are right down the road from me..What is your opinion on their bumpers Cherokee4x4?

I have not used their bumpers personally but I have seen alot of good reviews on their products, which is why we decided to carry them. For us personally they have been very easy to work with. They worked with me and a customer who was in a wheel chair to try to come up with a tire carrier release that would work better for him and his situation.

muddeprived · 06-10-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wicked_xj

Aren't those sway bar disco's annoying?

06-10-2008, 01:12 AM	#1
Arab1970 Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 450 My Photos	towing hook !! Hi, My Jeep does not have a towing hook!! do u know why? and .... can I put one on it?

06-10-2008, 01:23 AM	#2
ddeadserious Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 111 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 w/ PORC SYE Front Axle: d30 4.10's, JCR 1-ton, JKS TB Rear Axle: 8.8 4.10's LSD Tires: 33x12.50x15 trXus on black steelies Lift Specifications: RK 3-link long arms, 5.5" RE coils, 3.5" Rusty's leafs, 1.5" Teraflex Shackle Misc Accessories: Custom bumpers, hood vents, quarter armor, and lower door armor	Are you talking about for the front? If so, you can go to the junkyard and find a set of tow hooks and brackets for the front, or you can go to Rustys or c4x4 and get their tow hook kits. If you're asking about the rear, simply buying a hitch and running one of these would suffice. __________________ 1992 OD GREEN XJ 4.0:AW4:231:d30:8.8:5.5":33's:Rust:CustomStuff

06-10-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
afbond03 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheyenne Wyoming Posts: 343 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Transfer Case: 242 Lift Specifications: 2in RE BB Misc Accessories: Surco Roof Rack	You are going to want something to tie onto the frame better. Like the ones suggested by ddeadserious. __________________ 2.5in lift, 32" Pro Comp MT, Predator MBs, CB, FrankZ Winch Bumper, Superwinch Epi9.0 Winch-3/8"x75' Technora Synthetic Winch Rope, Ohana Fab Sliders, Jks quick discos. 10lb Ultimate Air Co2, KC HiLites

06-10-2008, 07:13 AM	#5
xjcruiser Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 235/75 R15 Lift Specifications: 2.5 Misc Accessories: 1992 Cooling System	I got a set from the junkyard, they were free with the bumper: Now the issue as I understand it is that the mounting points for the recovery hooks is not very solid on the XJ due to the unibody construction. Some people go so far as to use a front mounted tow hitch that ties both sides of the frame (such as it is) together. __________________ ______________________________ XJCruiser http://xjcruiser.com Jeep Cherokee Enthusiast Site

06-10-2008, 07:13 AM	#6
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 19,784 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	The frame is just sheet metal and that hook without reinforcement will pull the frame apart. The ones they are suggesting will spread the pull through a greater section of the sheetmetal frame. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

06-10-2008, 07:21 AM	#7
TrueBlueXJ CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,092 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 2.5L I-4 Transmission: AX-5 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25" Tires: 31" TrXus MTs Lift Specifications: 3.5" RE Superflex Misc Accessories: Quick discos, Dynomax exhaust, K&N filter, TB spacer	x2 what Blue said. The hooks are easy to come by and inexpensive, but you'll need unibody brackets if you intend to actually use them. C4x4 makes a good set of brackets that you can order with or without hooks: http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/....html#brackets The hooks themselves can be found just about anywhere; Advance Auto, NAPA, Wal-Mart, etc. But I'd invest in some aftermarket brackets, or score some factory ones from a junkyard. __________________ 1996 2-door, 4.5" lift, MTs, Soft 8s, Flowmaster, K&N ... 4-banger with 'roid rage [_]\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|[_] www.jeepinwv.com

06-10-2008, 09:41 AM	#8
wicked_xj CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,255 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I 6 Transmission: ax15 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 posi lok cast iron shift fork Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 32x11.5x5 bf a/t on road and 34 for off the road Lift Specifications: 4.5 rc,4wd lca's adj. tb,skyjacker qd Misc Accessories: cb, system, fullsize spare,hi lift,misc tow rope,toolbox,gutted interior	yes u can

06-10-2008, 09:42 AM	#9
wicked_xj CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,255 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I 6 Transmission: ax15 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 posi lok cast iron shift fork Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 32x11.5x5 bf a/t on road and 34 for off the road Lift Specifications: 4.5 rc,4wd lca's adj. tb,skyjacker qd Misc Accessories: cb, system, fullsize spare,hi lift,misc tow rope,toolbox,gutted interior

06-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
wicked_xj CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,255 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I 6 Transmission: ax15 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 posi lok cast iron shift fork Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 32x11.5x5 bf a/t on road and 34 for off the road Lift Specifications: 4.5 rc,4wd lca's adj. tb,skyjacker qd Misc Accessories: cb, system, fullsize spare,hi lift,misc tow rope,toolbox,gutted interior	i got mine for 70 bucks from k 4wd

06-10-2008, 10:14 AM	#11
Cherokee4X4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 114 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee	My new front bumper includes them so I will have a C4x4 set for sale here soon. If your interested let me know. __________________ 99' XJ Sport - 5.5" TnT Y-Link, TnT Unibody Stiffeners, TnT Rock Rails, 1-Ton OTK Steering, D30/3.55/Open, 8.25/3.55/Open, AA SYE, 33x12.50 BFG Muds on AR Wheels Check us out! http://www.Cherokee4x4.com Under destruction TNT Customs, Rubicon Express, C4X4, Claytons, ARB, Detroit, OX, Yukon, Currie, Advanced Adapt DIY Section coming soon!! Includes Pro Tools Benders, BendTech Design Software and Summit Machine Jimmy Joints and more....

06-10-2008, 10:17 AM	#12
okcjeeper ::CF Administrator:: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okc area Posts: 6,029 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: Treadwright MT-G 31x10.50 Lift Specifications: RE 3.5	speaking of C4x4 those guys are right down the road from me..What is your opinion on their bumpers Cherokee4x4?

06-10-2008, 10:19 AM	#13
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 19,784 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	Don't know what he thinks but they were the inspiration for my homebuilt winch bumper. I think they have the best design out there. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

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