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Apr 6, 2011 | 12:59 PM

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cf1k1

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From: The Florida State University

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

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You said d rings but what about tow hooks? Maybe I'm confused but is that what your referring to when you said metal hooks?

Apr 6, 2011 | 01:15 PM

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no rdplz

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nope. Tow hooks are attached to the vehicle. the metal hooks being referred to are on the ends of ropes/straps. These are always a bad idea and a loop style rope/strap should be used.

Apr 6, 2011 | 01:20 PM

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Gee oh Dee

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

No metal hooks?? How come? I've seen tow straps at the store, but not tow rope. Would a high work load rated rope from Homedepot work? I have the factory bottle jack and wood for flats, is a high lift jack needed (btw, can a high lift jack be used as a come along?).

Yes, with the right accessories it can be used as a come along.

Apr 6, 2011 | 01:53 PM

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cf1k1

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From: The Florida State University

Year: 2001

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Originally Posted by no rdplz

nope. Tow hooks are attached to the vehicle. the metal hooks being referred to are on the ends of ropes/straps. These are always a bad idea and a loop style rope/strap should be used.

Then why isn't tow hooks added to this page?

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:37 PM

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Rock Toy

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From: Cove, OR

Year: 1993

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Originally Posted by cf1k1

Then why isn't tow hooks added to this page?

Because the thread states recovery kit, and a tow hook is attached to your Cherokee and is part of the vehicle, not part of a kit.

Apr 6, 2011 | 04:31 PM

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krawlthis

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From: Here, There, Everywhere

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

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Originally Posted by 96_xj

say you cant get a strait pull on a vehicle they help out alot to make a safe recovery:

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holy trapeze trap batman... those are crazy winch lines

Apr 6, 2011 | 04:49 PM

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nukinfuts29

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From: Hannibal, MO

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

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Is it just me, or is that first pic 96 XJ posted have some scary moments going on? You got cables going different directions and a guy standing in the middle of them.

I didn't see anyone say jumper cables.

Apr 6, 2011 | 04:52 PM

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cf1k1

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From: The Florida State University

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Originally Posted by Rock Toy

Because the thread states recovery kit, and a tow hook is attached to your Cherokee and is part of the vehicle, not part of a kit.

Ahhh! Gotcha. Overlooked that part. Thanks

Apr 6, 2011 | 09:20 PM

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Rockhead

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From: VA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4L, 6 cylinder, 190 hp, 225 ft lp torque

Yeh, I picked up on the guy trying to lose a leg too. Thanks for all the inputs. I need to put a recovery kit together for the Ice Breaker. My first time out, I'll probably need the straps.

Apr 6, 2011 | 09:26 PM

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rob93

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From: South Florida

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

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Originally Posted by no rdplz

nope. Tow hooks are attached to the vehicle. the metal hooks being referred to are on the ends of ropes/straps. These are always a bad idea and a loop style rope/strap should be used.

Luckily, I've only seen a hook take out a sunroof, rather than a person

Apr 6, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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96_xj

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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM

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The last 2 are taken from the trails about 5 miles from my house. Alot of good examples of winch use during the yearly chili challenge. alot of poor examples when Rec riders get out there....