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I am getting my tow hooks next week, and would love to join you guys up there. Let me know if this one is getting too full. I have off road experience, but not much in California.
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Well, I have a stock Rubi Unlimited...I hope that will be good enough!2005 Rubicon Unlimited "Sahara Edition"
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I am minus the tow hooks, but got a strap!!!! where can i get a set of tow hooks (bolt on) quick?87' XJ "Gnarly"
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4 wheel parts would have them. Not my favorite place, but should work. Need some 1/2"-13 GR8 bolts too.Jeff
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harbor frieght, i got 2 for 7 bucks, with all the bolts you need. you cant beat that!Originally posted by Nate./| ,[_____], 4.5"
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now thats what im talkin about!Originally posted by assyrianplyr127
im headed out tomorrow for about 4 hrs but i dont know where im goin...probably morton peak to thomas hunting grounds or to seven oaks. i know there are a few good hills and small side roads. Nothing extrem just about a 3hr trip.87' XJ "Gnarly"
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What kind of bolts were they (count the "hash" marks on the head and post please)Originally posted by assyrianplyr127Jeff
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Harbor freight rocks! But you got to be careful, sometimes you get what you pay for .Originally posted by assyrianplyr127Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
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Exactly. Tow hooks mounted with non graded hardware (or non-spec hardware, I've seen some Chinese bolts that were under size) is about the same as velcro. Chrome can be even worse - unless steps are taken to prevent hydrogen embrittlement, chrome tow hooks can (and have) shattered under load.Originally posted by paulhead
Better (and safer!) to have _no_ tow point, than an _unsafe_ tow point, IMHO.Jeff
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I have a Rock it Man front bumper with the D-ring attachment points.
I like those better then tow hooks. It is a straight pull on the frame that way. On the rear, I have a receiver D-ring that I put into my Warn Rock Crawler bumpers reciever attachment point. All have been used and have had no problems.
Todd
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guys, note that Nate has an XJ- he'll have to get the appropriate brackets to mount tow hooks safely (there is no metal substantial enough to mount tow hooks to). I had these before I got an aftermarket front bumper: http://custom4x4fabrication.com/recovery.html#brackets and they survived several very hard pulls. Reasonable price, too.Comment
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i dont know what hash marks are?Originally posted by Old Fart./| ,[_____], 4.5"
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Look here:Originally posted by assyrianplyr127
http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/boltgrades.htm
You want either Grade 5 or Grade 8.Jeff
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i think i will just get em welded on87' XJ "Gnarly"
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Originally posted by Nate
Even worse.
Just hit Home Depot - Grade 8 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" or 2" ought to do it.Jeff
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