I put this on my '96 this past fall. Got it from C4X4:

XJ tow hook brackets
These heavy-duty brackets allow you to easily and safely mount tow hooks on your unibody XJ. All parts are powder-coated black. No drilling is required for installation. Kit includes tow hooks.
ItemPriceBare Metal $70
Powder Coated $80.00

 

how much work is it to stick a rear hitch in the front the junk yard has about four sitting there and mine already has one in the rear I would like to put one in the front for the possibility of a winch mount as well as a tow point

 

If your meaning to adapt a hitch that's not specifically for your XJ I guess if was mounted correctly it would work.

I had thought about going the front hitch route.
https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Hitch...cleid=19981580

 

I mean a rear hitch from from an xj sorry lol newbie here first time jumping into lifting towing and everything else

 

Hey,no one's born (at least anyone that I know of) already knowing about this stuff.

You'd need one specifically designed for the front otherwise you'd have to modify one that's for the rear.

I see you found the hitch/winch thread on the modified forum.

 

actually I saw one parked outside a sheetz and I thought genius

 

These guys sell a bumper with the 2" hitch neck installed plus two tow points.

C4X4



XJ Front Bumper
Available for '84-'96 & '97-'01 (shown) XJ's, this bumper is tough! It is build from 3x6x3/16" thick steel tubing with end caps made from 3/16" thick steel plate and welded in place. The front bumper comes with two 3/4" thick shackle brackets. The shackle brackets go through the bumper and are welded on both sides. An optional 2" receiver neck is also available. The 2" receiver neck can be used for multi-mount winch systems.
Options include prerunner guard (shown top) and a 2" receiver (shown). All parts are black powder coated.
tip: for large tires on '97+ XJ's, order our '84-'96 bumper, fits just the same but gives you more tire clearance.
ItemPriceBare Metal $275
Powder Coated $315
Front bumper (shown, '97-present)Bare Metal $290
Powder Coated $330Front bumper w/2" receiver ('84-'96)Bare Metal $310
Powder Coated $350Front bumper w/2" receiver ('97-'01)Bare Metal $320
Powder Coated $360Front bumper PreRunner Guard (requires bumper)$175.00*add $75.00 for Tapered Bumper Design

 

Those look nice! Got a link?

 

http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_xj.html

 

About every Jeep Club or any organized trail rides require several things one of them are NO Chains, Only tow Straps and if all you have are hooks you will not be going. Chains I used all my life but they can kill you if used carelessly so they aren't used anymore.

D-Rings are a much better way to go anyway if installed properly much stronger. BTW I have "Chrome" Tow hooks on my GC along with a chromed front skid all stock on the Overland package LOL. But its my "Road Warrior"!