Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

towhooks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:27 PM
  #1  
zte87's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 536
Likes: 1
From: anacortes, wa
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default towhooks

so I picked up a set of junk yard towhooks and threw them on right were the sway bar hooks to the frame! I used longer bolts for the record! but what I am wanting know is if it will I be safe to being pulled out from these hooks or even pull some ealse out with these? here a pic


Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:30 PM
  #2  
96_xj's Avatar
Honorary Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 8,135
Likes: 16
From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
Default

i would make a mounting bracket that incorporates more of the frame...

if you get a good tug you are more than likely going to rip the welded nuts right thru the frame rail and then you are donezo....
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:14 PM
  #3  
zte87's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 536
Likes: 1
From: anacortes, wa
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

so you think it would be strong enough? I just don't know were ealse to mount them!
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:17 PM
  #4  
96_xj's Avatar
Honorary Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 8,135
Likes: 16
From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
Default

the hooks yes! the mounting location...... not so much...

the unibody of the cherokee is thin because it all acts as one unit right? well since it is thin and not thick like a tradition frame you need to distribute the load across a greater area.

so i would get some 3/16" flat stock (can get some from home depot even) and bend it to the bottom of the unirail and incorporate some more bolt holes.

or even better would be to grab some angle and incorporate the existing bolt holes in the unibody
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Reefmike
For sale
10
May 31, 2012 07:21 AM
jeepxj19
For sale
17
Dec 18, 2011 06:50 PM
troy fritz
For sale
4
Sep 24, 2010 06:23 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:22 AM.