speedyp

Sooo did some offroad last weekend , got stuck and then starting looking where to attach cables to the front of the jeep and there is nothing !! Isn't there any tow points in the front or hooks?? I am very confused by this....

Xj88

A few xjs came with front tow hooks as an option...obviously yours did not..you should know your rig better before you wheel it to begin with.

speedyp

I was at a friends place, with a bulldozer onsite to get us unstuck if the need be... Also made an emergency pack, have a toolset in the jeep and a shovel. First time i took it offroad. I thought I was prepared... is there a safe place to hook up chains or cables in the front ?

Xj88

Not really. Unless you have something tied into your unibody it's not a good idea to pull from forward...I've seen people hook up near lower control arm mounts bub that's something id never advise or do. Invest in proper recovery equipment.

tiwvr1

Rugged ridge tow hooks on ebay for 100 shipped. They might need some beefing up though, wont know till they get here.

Monkeybutt2000

Kevins Off Road sells a replacement lower radiator support that ties the front frame rrails together and has tabs so you can install D-rings. I have the kit on my 97 and love it.

speedyp

That's what i did and bent the lower control arm pretty bad lol ! It looked like my only option at the time. I will be investing in some recovery equipment ! I am just surprised by the lack of this on a Jeep vehicle.

gs69350

Some ZJ's came with front recovery hooks. You can find a set of OEM used but can be pricey as they aren't super common. You will have to remove the front bumper to install properly.

The jeep on the left has the hooks, you can see them just inside of the fog lights coming out of the slots in the lower bumper. The jeep on the right does not have them. I have also seen them on the rear, my ZJ doesn't have them on the rear, but there is a hitch.

Lew 52

Rugged ridge front tow hooks ....about 80 bucks...