Hi, I'm wondering if there are any good areas to mount D rings on a stock front and rear bumper? Like where on the frame, behind the bumper or under it? Thanks.

 

These might be what you are looking for;
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/....html#brackets

For the rear, I would honestly just get a trailer hitch and one of the D-ring recovery hitch adapters. Double purpose

 

You'll need something that ties them into the "frame". Either stock-style tow-hook brackets (like the ones investinwaffles linked) , aftermarket brackets, some kind of custom bracket, or an aftermarket bumper with frame tie-ins.


The stock bumper is only stamped sheet metal (maybe 16-18 ga.) and the only thing holding it to the brackets are 4 (2 ea. side) torx screws and clip-nuts, definitely not something you want to pull a vehicle with. DO NOT just bolt D-rings to the bumper if you ever plan on using them for towing/recovery, they will likely rip through the bumper or rip the bumper off the mounts and may seriously injure or kill someone.

 

Here's an option

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

I like the IRO ones because it's one piece. The crossmember provides great lateral support to discourage the unibody rails from squishing together. 4 bolts per side is enough to make me feel comfortable, it's about the same as a trailer hitch. I would definitely recommend getting the d-rings instead of the tow hooks even though they're pricier

 

With non straight pulls the tow bracket hooks will bend a lot

 

Check these out.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/hd...-xj-mj-161912/

 

Thanks everyone for the help!

 

There are just too many aftermarket inexpensive bumpers out there just consider one like this www.roxolidtrailarmor.com their Razor Series bumper with D-Ring mounts on them. This one is Powder Coated HD and shipped for $240. They have very nice high quality, well made bumpers I have one of their "Crawler Series" rear Swing Out Tire Carrier bumpers and love it had for 2 yrs now and it was $600 shipped. All they make are XJ bumpers and some builder parts.