Jim_K

Im a little bit fresh to the world of off road. I know when in a recovery you shouldn't pull your jeep by the axle. My problem is im a college kid and tight on funds. Anyone know any good way to rig something up to the front bumper to pull? The name of the game is cheap.

Diesel

Front bumper is weaker than the axle. Hitch assembly.

Jeep, Ride XJ

I have pulled jeeps, and my jeep out by the axles, dont recommend it. hitch assembly def.

Cherryokee

Tow hooks mount to bumper bosses - that should do the trick. Otherwise, stick the tow-chain hooks in the frame rail holes.

OverlandZJ

Hit a local junkyard and look for factory tow hook bracket assemblies, they were available for front and rear. Hitches on front and rear are also good.

Jim_K

They made factory front tow hooks?97-01?

CodeXJ

You can pull from the axle, but it's not really safe. You just have to pull slow and straight, if you get off center or start jerking on it you'll pull the axle out.

If you can tow it from the back, tow it using the hitch if you have one.

Jeep, Ride XJ

yeah lol just be careful what ever you do. there was a guy on these forums a couple days ago askin for help he got pulled out of a mud hole and pulled his jeep apart :/

Jim_K

Yeah I still need to go to the junk yard to pull a hitch. They just bolt right up don't they?

Jeep, Ride XJ

yep, could do some welding for extra strength

XJGirl23

Yes, they came on the "Up Country" package.

Jim_K

Thanks a lot

Solomon7

These are nice: http://www.quadratec.com/products/76...googlemerchant

These are stronger. I got these because of the back plate. Solid! Easy fit too.
http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catal...products_id/50
The OEM ones are good for a few tugs, but I wouldn't yank too hard.

jmm0122

Or you can save up and get these:
http://store.hicountryoffroad.com/Je...ckles_p_5.html
But you said money was tight so I say junkyard.

CodeXJ

Cool

Or one of these! But it costs a bit more.