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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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My jeep didn't come with the thing for towing in from or rear I'm guessing the thing where the d rings go where can I get that at any help would help

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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You can find a hitch at a junkyard. As for the front, a lot of people order a bumper with d rings tabs welded on it. Jcr offroad also sells the individual tabs that u can weld on also. But keep in mind, u ll need unibody tie-in brackets so your bumper wont tear off the mounting holes.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
You can find a hitch at a junkyard. As for the front, a lot of people order a bumper with d rings tabs welded on it. Jcr offroad also sells the individual tabs that u can weld on also. But keep in mind, u ll need unibody tie-in brackets so your bumper wont tear off the mounting holes.
The rear I have a hitch for a trailer?
And the front I think I'm better off buying the front. Do they sell a kit?
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Teghype90

The rear I have a hitch for a trailer?
And the front I think I'm better off buying the front. Do they sell a kit?
Yes there's so many companies out there that sell front bumpers.

I built my own bumper



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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Yes there's so many companies out there that sell front bumpers.

I built my own bumper
How did you do it if you don't mind and was it hard?
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Originally Posted by XJwonders

Yes there's so many companies out there that sell front bumpers.

I built my own bumper
Better yet is it worth it
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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I saved hundreds of dollars by building my own. It's worth it if u are very handy.

For some people it's easier just to order a bumper ready made.
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I saved hundreds of dollars by building my own. It's worth it if u are very handy.

For some people it's easier just to order a bumper ready made.
Do you mind telling me how you did it
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Teghype90

Do you mind telling me how you did it
I cut up some 1/4 steel plate with a torch and welded everything together, added some tabs and a receiver in front and some hoops on top.
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