Tow hook placement on a 1997 XJ Sport

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Jul 28, 2015 | 09:46 PM

Jablez

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Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Tow hook placement on a 1997 XJ Sport

This is probably an extraordinarily dumb question, but is there any place to mount tow hooks on an XJ without using an aftermarket bumper? I'm fine with tearing things off

Jul 28, 2015 | 10:22 PM

XJPat

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Engine: 4.0 I6 H.O.

Yeah people are usually selling factory tow hooks with brackets in the for sale section.

Jul 28, 2015 | 11:20 PM

thatXJguy

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From: Hudson, FL

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

These mount under the factory front bumper:

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12...9DrxoCpNbw_wcB

And you can also put this on your hitch:

http://www.harborfreight.com/receive...ook-95594.html

Jul 29, 2015 | 07:44 AM

EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

These by C4X4 offer more lateral support. BUT it's been mentioned elsewhere that hooks aren't allowed at off-road parks.

XJ tow hook brackets
These heavy-duty brackets allow you to easily and safely mount tow hooks on your unibody XJ. All parts are powder-coated black. No drilling is required for installation. Kit includes tow hooks.

ItemPrice

XJ tow hook brackets w/hooks
(click here for installation instructions)

Bare Metal $75
Powder Coated $85.00

Jul 29, 2015 | 08:05 AM

XJlimitedx99

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From: Andover, VT

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Just another option. I like this one because it ties the two sides together. There's also plenty more options out there.

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

Jul 29, 2015 | 08:34 AM

EZEARL

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^
Cool. Never seen that one. Basically a receiver hitch w/o the receiver.

Jul 29, 2015 | 10:40 AM

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Yes like said avoid "Hooks" use only D-Rings for all recovery and straps/rope, no chains. Like Earl said most all parks these are all that are allowed in the park for safety reasons.