Jeepxj1234

I have a '98 xj with a 3" lift and all stock bumpers plastic trim and bumper caps etc. and also no tow hitch. My question is where would be the best place to put some tow hooks or should I look for a tow hitch and new front bumper? I want to do some more offroading/mudding but I'm afraid to do much without a good place to tow out with. Thanks

Jeepxj1234

Never mind I found my answer on another thread my fault.

MooreALX

What solution are you going with? I'm in the same situation, and going back and forth between a couple ideas.

Jeepxj1234

Well I found a couple threads on it and for the front I found this: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/xj_hook.html And for the back I'll prob just get a tow hitch. The tow hooks and brackets come up for sale here on the forum a lot I think. Ha I just didn't know what they really were.

northernnorm

Thanks for that link it has the link to the site for the hooks I've been looking for

dogger15

Same here 3" lift sock bumpers after I get tires this weekend bumpers and recovery is next on the list

Jeepxj1234

Hah yep yep. I would hate to have to tow out from my axle or something, but I don't go offroading that often so I'm just waiting to find some front hooks used

outkast

FWIW, I have the IRO tow hook bracket and it is pure beef. Would be easy to add a receiver to it for a winch. Comes with the cross member, two tow hooks and all mounting hardware. About $100.

Not the best pics but you get the idea.

Jeepxj1234

Those are beefy! I'll think about it thanks!