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Old 01-02-2010, 09:52 PM
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is there an easy way to add front tow hooks? a reciever hitch will take care of the rear, but without swapping out the front bumper is there a kit availible? I need to add them to my XJ also, I've needed them before and had to pull by wrapping the tow strap around the axle before, a tow hook would be so much easier.
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some XJs came with tow hooks up front,check your local JYs,or look on line at 4WD.com they are made by RuggedRidge.
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they do make a kit that comes with new frame brackets that bolt on along with the stock bumper brkts. i would like to have a set but my brushguard mounts the same way and i dont think theres room for another brkt.
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cool deal, I'll check out the local boneyards maybe I'll get lucky
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I think the after market kits run around $75. Here's what the OEM looks like. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...covery-points/
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Here's the link for Rugged Ridge brand front tow hooks from quadratec.com. I believe you can find them cheaper than this. They shouldn't be too hard to put on.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12007_800_07.htm
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I ordered mine directly from Rugged Ridge. I had to trim my lower bumper plastics a little bit, but they stood up great to three front recoveries the day after I put them on.
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never mind I thought you had a Grand since this is the GRAND Cherokee section

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Originally Posted by drakan1908
never mind I thought you had a Grand since this is the GRAND Cherokee section
I do. I have both.
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Originally Posted by sportrider
I do. I have both.
Well then, here is another option.
http://www.kevinsoffroadmanufacturin...ted-p-285.html
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