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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Where can i put tow hooks on my front of my 98 cherokee classic
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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http://jeephorizons.com/tech/xj_hook.html
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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yea but id rather not have the hooks going down for the strap to fall off while im halling some loser who cant drive and gets stuck in snow bc they werent smart enough to buy a Jeep.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 95Cherokee
I guess you're talking about his front bumper, I had a 96 F150 and the [stock] rear bumper was a beast, was bolted to the frame with 8 bolts.

Nope, rear bumper with just a ball on it. Bald A/Ts and sittin on the frame in some ruts made by a K5 with 38.5's. 4 inch strap and snatching, after about 4 pulls the rear bumper gave in...or out I guess, and folded out then ripped off. He said keep pulling so I did...haha
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GoreXJ95
yea but id rather not have the hooks going down for the strap to fall off while im halling some loser who cant drive and gets stuck in snow bc they werent smart enough to buy a Jeep.

My blazer and yota both had hooks that "point down" and never had one come off unless it was before tension was on it. If you are pulling something at a steep angle maybe but you should be fine.

On my XJ I have a Bacbone with D rings and LOVE it! A little pricey but well worth it if you ask me...
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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yea i should but its just i like them pointing up
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Skreed
That seems like alot of work to install some tow hooks, I wonder if the Rusty's brackets are easier to install?

Or do they go on in the exact same spot

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Well I found the install instructions for the Rusty's, they appear easier to put on.
http://rustysoffroad.com/instructions/RR-TH11-XJ.pdf
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BMK23
can you put tow hooks on a stock bumper?
ive got factory front tow hooks on mine..should be able to find some of those
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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where can i get some cheap and fit a 98 xj classic with out much modification for its my first jeep and i dont have much money
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GoreXJ95
where can i get some cheap and fit a 98 xj classic with out much modification for its my first jeep and i dont have much money
The Rusty's are $75, don't know if you consider that cheap or not
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