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12-11-2011, 10:47 AM
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Tow hooks- anyone used these?
Found these on amazon, and I was curious if anyone has used them or had any experience with them. Im looking to get some for mine...as a "just in case"
http://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge-11236-05-Black-Front/dp/B000FPY63M/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Cherokee%7C347&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Jeep%7C42&Year=2000%7C2000&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=001
Or these ones as well
http://csloffroad.com/jeepxjtowhooks.aspx
They look like they direct bolt on? Relatively new to any Jeep, so I'm not exactly sure.
Thanks!
Josh
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12-11-2011, 11:49 AM
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I havent used them but they look like any other tow hook for the xj. And yes, they are basically bolt on. if i remember right. maybe some cutting, and removal of the front bumper. But DEF worth it.
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12-11-2011, 11:52 AM
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http://rustysoffroad.com/instructions/RR-TH11-XJ.pdf
here is instructions from rustys kit. looks about the same. I would go with the rustys kit if i were getting one, in fact, i will get the rustys one
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can we just keep our ****ing comments to ourselves about whats a jeep and what isnt. Whether you like it or not its a jeep and he's on jeepforum. Jeeps are like boobs, some are big, some are small, some look fake and some look real, but they are still boobs so get the **** over it!
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Use duct tape. That always quiets the lady's down when they start kicking and screaming.
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And remember, anything that is camo is not gay.
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12-11-2011, 11:59 AM
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Those ( http://csloffroad.com/jeepxjtowhooks.aspx ) are ZJ Grand Cherokee tow hooks and they are assembled incorrectly.
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12-13-2011, 08:04 PM
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Great, thanks. I'll end up going with the Rusty's ones as well
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12-13-2011, 08:48 PM
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I have the Rusty's ones and they were easy to bolt on. I had to trim the plastic under the bumper but no big deal.
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12-14-2011, 06:15 AM
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Another great option, which wont go for much more, are the IRO tow hooks, they have a bit more bracing for side pulls.
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12-14-2011, 09:30 AM
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12-14-2011, 05:17 PM
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id recommand the C4x4 tow hooks, i've had 2 sets total and love them. i picked mine up for $85 shipped.
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12-14-2011, 11:27 PM
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I'm looking into the IRO tow hooks right now, I'm just worried about how they might interfer with things on my stock bumper. They don't mount exactly the same as stock. Does anyone have any pictures of the IRO's installed on a stock bumper?
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12-14-2011, 11:55 PM
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id recommand the C4x4 tow hooks, i've had 2 sets total and love them. i picked mine up for $85 shipped.
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I also have the c4x4 hooks on my daily driver.. I have recovered a few vehicles with them, and they have done just fine..good product imo
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12-15-2011, 08:24 AM
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X2 for the IRO I will be going with their towhook setup before I change to a Winchbumper on my XJ . I like how it ties the left and right side together, and I will be using it with a D-ring adapter
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12-15-2011, 08:52 AM
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The iro mounts in where the towhook brackets would. that pic above looks to be a cut down front bumper.
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12-15-2011, 03:51 PM
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the pic Tom95YJ posted is a cut stock bumper, but i'd say from the looks of the picture itll clear the stock bumper but you might have to get rid of whatever trim goes along under the bumper or you might have to cut holes for the hooks/d-ring to clear. just my oponion from the picture
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Tow hooks- anyone used these?
