^x2. The frame is going to be the fail point far quicker than the tow hooks. I did have to drill my own holes behind the first hole. Over all including bumper removal it took me 35-45 minutes.
^x2. The frame is going to be the fail point far quicker than the tow hooks. I did have to drill my own holes behind the first hole. Over all including bumper removal it took me 35-45 minutes.
2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...acerc-s-Garage
Thanks for all the great info and advice! Looking forward to pics from wookie...Just want to see the layout of the bolt holes...I like what people are saying...there is much to be said about OEM, lots of R&D goes into those things, prolly more then a $10 set of "fits most vehicles" tow hooks. I do like the idea of a set of D-rings...Maybe that’s what I will try....Anyway, need for it to warm up a bit before I try anything in my garage! Thanks again and will update as my decision is made and the install starts!
| 2010 Commander Limited | Black Metallic | 5.7L V8 HEMI | QTII | K&N CAI + Prefilter | 20% Front Window Tint | MOPAR Chrome Gas Cap | AVS Vent Shades | MOPAR Chrome Grill | MOPAR Stainless Steel Door Entry Guard | MOPAR front tow hooks | Chrome Door Handles | 2" RC LIFT | 265/60R18 Hankook DynaPro ATM |
Here are some pics of the Mopar Tow Hooks.
The tow hooks are bolted to a mount that in turn is sandwiched to the frame with the stud mount plate. Another plus is if your ever decide to go with the Matrix 4XGuard it bolts up to the factory tow hook stud plate.
Old: 2006 Base, 4.7L, QT-II
New: 2010 Sport, 5.7L, QT-II, Front Tow Hooks, Tow Package and 7 pin Mopar Harness ( Spliced 4 pin into harness), Mopar Skid Plates
How much was the stud plate
Whole setup was around $120 (Canadian) with military discount. Not sure if you can buy the stud plate separately. I figure it was worth the investment. Mopar rates them at 1.5 Gross vehicle weight.
Old: 2006 Base, 4.7L, QT-II
New: 2010 Sport, 5.7L, QT-II, Front Tow Hooks, Tow Package and 7 pin Mopar Harness ( Spliced 4 pin into harness), Mopar Skid Plates
So I found a website that offers a set of D-rings instead of the factory Jeep hooks. The saguaro 4x components website has either a 5/8” set or a 3/4” set. For around the same price as OEM hooks ($120ish) why not get the D-rings???
Even found a picture of them on a WK…Link here!
What would you folks recommend!?!
| 2010 Commander Limited | Black Metallic | 5.7L V8 HEMI | QTII | K&N CAI + Prefilter | 20% Front Window Tint | MOPAR Chrome Gas Cap | AVS Vent Shades | MOPAR Chrome Grill | MOPAR Stainless Steel Door Entry Guard | MOPAR front tow hooks | Chrome Door Handles | 2" RC LIFT | 265/60R18 Hankook DynaPro ATM |
If they fit the XK I would get the D ring
X 2Originally Posted by Sal-XK
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
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