bdodger15

I was planning on getting this kit as a temporary problem solver in case I get stuck on a trail.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/vehicle...ok-kit-xj.html

On all the posts on how to install these I saw that most people took off their bumper to put these on, I was wondering if there was a way to install these without taking my bumper off? This would be my first time installing something on my own and I don't want to take my bumper and find out all my bolts are broken and I can't put my bumper back on.

zimdogg

You'll have to take your bumper off. Its only like 6 bolts, and they need to come out anyway to install that. It's not a tough thing to do.

MuscleHead

If you have any pull a part or junk yards near you i would check them out to find some factory tow hooks before shelling out what rusty's wants. I see these all the time when im at the local yards.

bdodger15

alright will do! thanks!

freegdr

Factory hooks have another side bracket and bumpr brackets welded to them much stronger that Rustys

freegdr

Much stronger more tie in points worth the looking...

bdodger15

much cheaper too haha thank you!

Rogue4x4

not only that, but you get the added benefit of knowing what to do on your ride after a visit to pick-a-part....you get to practice on a donor car with out consequence

freegdr

This also...older xj hooks will work on newer xjs gotta drill a hole in bumper on 2000 well worth it .

AWP

I went with a front receiver. A bit more cost and stronger as it ties both sides of frame into one pulling point. I did not want the more costly or added wieght of a "Rock Crawler" type bumper. Installed with out removing bumper or drilling holes.

bdodger15

yeah i was thinking about taking that route but it is a bit pricey

NewJerseyXJ609

Thanks for this pic! I was at the bone yard and was lucky to find factory tow hooks but the upper bolts were so Damn tight there was no way I was getting those suckers out i had no idea the whole bracket was part of it

diego94

what years were these found on "older xjs"?

Big David

All XJ's CAN have them,it's not found on a certain model or trim package.

diego94

ok well i like an adventure
thx