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BOOGIE444

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Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« on: April 22, 2008, 01:12:12 PM »
The oem one that attaches to your frame, or the other after market one which I am not sure where it is supposed to be attached too.


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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 01:14:53 PM »
The top one.  The bottom ones are kind of hard to get a strap on since they are so small.
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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 01:32:45 PM »
I agree, I like the top ones.  Not only will it hold a strap better but you'll also know when it's overloaded since they will straighten out a bit before they break.
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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 01:43:10 PM »
Thanks guys...

I also just pulled the trigger on some cheap oem style front tow hooks, are those also going to be too small to get a strap on them?

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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 02:24:09 PM »
Thanks guys...

I also just pulled the trigger on some cheap oem style front tow hooks, are those also going to be too small to get a strap on them?

The TJ ones are kind of small, but I don't really know of any good aftermarket alternatives - other than a good bumper with d-rings
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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 02:55:48 PM »
I just attached the front style hooks to the frame in the rear....



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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 03:04:00 PM »
I just attached the front style hooks to the frame in the rear....


That location always scares me, mostly because that is the section of a YJ frame that most frequently becomes dust.
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Re: Which style of rear tow hook is better???
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 03:13:43 PM »
The TJ ones are kind of small, but I don't really know of any good aftermarket alternatives - other than a good bumper with d-rings

He might want to check with any 4x4 store with a shop.  THey are typically removed from Chevy's and Fords when they add a lift.  They might just give you some.

If you're going to go the bumper route, you can just get a bumper with a 2" hitch.  Hitch point make good tow points since you can lock the strap into the high with the pin.
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