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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Where can i get em the cheapest? I've been looking around but haven't seem any major cheap ones anywhere. I don't care if they are used or new. I found out that i need a set for the front and hitch for the rear in order to go on my trail ride next month.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Check your local junkyard. Some jeeps they come stock.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 91rangerturbo
Check your local junkyard. Some jeeps they come stock.
yeah i'm gonna stop by davey's jeeps near 4wd and see what he has.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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on sale here http://www.cseoffroad.com/1123605.html
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Used ones at junk yard are welded to the bumper brackets so you would have to use the old bumper brackets also. Ask me how I know. Lol
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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OEM JY are going to be your best bet.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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are the oem tow hooks/brackets any different from these (besides what stryker said):
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=3804
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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If your looking into those get these.
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...p?idProduct=40

Much better quality.
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If your looking into those get these.
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...p?idProduct=40

Much better quality.
I was actually considering them but with shipping it comes out to be $96. 4wd hardware is 20 min from here and they would be $71 (forum discount). Are there major differences between the two other than what i can see? I'm not looking for a permanent tow point, because i have plans for the backbone system with winch/d-rings next tax season. I just need a set of hooks, or just one for that OCCASIONAL, BUT NEVER HAPPENS pull that i may need. I'm getting a rear hitch with hitch hook for main pulls.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by muddeprived
I was actually considering them but with shipping it comes out to be $96. 4wd hardware is 20 min from here and they would be $71 (forum discount). Are there major differences between the two other than what i can see? I'm not looking for a permanent tow point, because i have plans for the backbone system with winch/d-rings next tax season. I just need a set of hooks, or just one for that OCCASIONAL, BUT NEVER HAPPENS pull that i may need. I'm getting a rear hitch with hitch hook for main pulls.
Pretty much the same idea as far as design goes, if you get a discount then by all means go for it.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle
Pretty much the same idea as far as design goes, if you get a discount then by all means go for it.
Thanks kyle.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Just buy one tow hook bracket then lol, Should be fine and I have seen people with only one that they let slide on in he he.

I would buy the ones closer to you. The C4x4 ones are great but not worth the extra 25 buck IMO. The resale value on Tow Hook brackets is high so either one you pic up when you get done with them you can sell them to somebody on here or another jeep site for 60 bucks easy. Maybe better than that on ebay.
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Ok i have checked my junk yards including daveys jeeps but no luck on OEM hooks. Looks like i'm gonna go to 4wd hardware and pick up a set of theirs.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by muddeprived
Ok i have checked my junk yards including daveys jeeps but no luck on OEM hooks. Looks like i'm gonna go to 4wd hardware and pick up a set of theirs.
Around here they are pretty hard to find aswell, im sure those 4wd hooks will work out very well for you.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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I was wondering if you can mount hitch hooks to the front frame under the bumper? I found them for $ 10.99 ea in 4wd catalog. It seems like it should work. Theres 3 holes in the side . Youd just have to turn them sideways and bolt them on , right?
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