D-Ring mount for front tow hook brackets?
01-21-2017, 07:25 PM
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D-Ring mount for front tow hook brackets?
I need to get some front recovery points on the front of my 91 XJ. I really like the idea of D-Rings instead of the tow hooks.
Does anyone make the D-Ring mount for the tow hook brackets anymore? After doing some digging I found HiCountry and Rusty's used to sell these, but can't find anything recent.
To be clear, I want to install the c4x4 brackets and then replace the tow hooks with something like this so I can use a D-Ring.
Does anyone make the D-Ring mount for the tow hook brackets anymore? After doing some digging I found HiCountry and Rusty's used to sell these, but can't find anything recent.
To be clear, I want to install the c4x4 brackets and then replace the tow hooks with something like this so I can use a D-Ring.
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01-22-2017, 06:47 AM
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The factory tow hooks and mounting location are not that sturdy. The pic you posted up ties into more places and is a better option.
01-22-2017, 09:14 AM
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I am not sure if he even sells those anymore. The thread has been closed.
I don't have factory tow hooks. Or are you saying those bigger brackets would be better than the c4x4 bracket?
I don't have factory tow hooks. Or are you saying those bigger brackets would be better than the c4x4 bracket?
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You want brackets for a D-Ring to be like the photo posted above that ties into the frame much stronger and places the load over a larger area.
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I can guarantee you those are stronger that that plate design posted above.
I posted how that was an inferior design (thought could be easily improved), as it sits.
01-24-2017, 04:56 PM
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You want something beefy. Don't want it bending or ripping out.
01-24-2017, 05:03 PM
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The factory tow hook brackets that I've had, are pretty much the exact same as the C4x4, which I've also had.
I can guarantee you those are stronger that that plate design posted above.
I posted how that was an inferior design (thought could be easily improved), as it sits.
I can guarantee you those are stronger that that plate design posted above.
I posted how that was an inferior design (thought could be easily improved), as it sits.
majority of bumpers available tie in and mount just like those plated d rings. There are no factory tow hooks that mount better.