I have pulled a truck from its front axle. Definitely not recommended though, it was a must move now type of deal. No way I'd pull from the a arms. Not sure what to tell you... don't get stuck.
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| Author: | teckman02 [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:15 am ] |
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i am may be going on a trail ride this coming up weekend and i want some hooks for just in case i get stuck or someone else gets stuck. i was thinking about picking up the mopar hooks but i don't feel like spending 200 bucks for the front and back, so i was wanting to know if anyone had any ideas to build some on the cheep thanks |
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| Author: | Inc [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:17 am ] |
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Recovery points are not something to go cheap on. Find some used ones for sale otherwise, fork over the cash. |
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| Author: | 501 [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:22 am ] |
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Check these out http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=9316 I bet it cost more in time then money to make and they look really solid. |
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| Author: | teckman02 [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:28 am ] |
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i don't want to go cheep cheep but no more than 100 because sometime in a few months i may have a new bumper fabed up and don't want to spend a lot of cash |
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| Author: | Inc [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:35 am ] |
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If you are willing to do the work and can find the parts, the thread 501 showed you is another alternative route but if you are getting a bumper, I'd wait for it and not spend any money on the hooks or home made setup. The bumper should have a couple recovery points on it, at least one anyway, and there you go. |
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| Author: | teckman02 [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:42 am ] |
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that is why i don't want yo buy any or build some .... what places would you recommend to use the the club that i am going on the ride with tell me the next best places would be the A arms and i have also been told the back axel but i don't think that would be a good place tho |
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| Author: | Inc [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:46 am ] |
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I have pulled a truck from its front axle. Definitely not recommended though, it was a must move now type of deal. No way I'd pull from the a arms. Not sure what to tell you... don't get stuck.
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:36 am ] |
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tow hooks only, do not use A arms, rear axle housing or anywhere like that. Do you have a rear hitch if so use it, if not like inc stated do not get stuck, best advice stay at the end of the trail, better for you and everyone else
HERE YOU GO FRONT TOW HOOKS 35 BUCKS AT daveysjeeps.com they are in Salem Ohio great to deal with |
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| Author: | Maximum Carnage [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:15 pm ] |
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Is their a way to make the rear hooks work with a hitch. |
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| Author: | callaway [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:18 pm ] |
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if you have a hitch get a receiver shackle |
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| Author: | teckman02 [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:38 pm ] |
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it did not come with the tow package but when i get the cash i want to get the KJ Komodo Dragon Rear Bumper other rason why i don't want to buy hooks |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:46 pm ] |
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teckman02 wrote: it did not come with the tow package but when i get the cash i want to get the KJ Komodo Dragon Rear Bumper other rason why i don't want to buy hooks
so in the mean time you do what ???? not get stuck, I posted a set for the front from Daveys Jeeps that are REAL cheap, at least get something to pull you out
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| Author: | Guest [ Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:09 am ] |
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So let's explore our options, shall we? A: in the likely event you get stuck, you get pulled out by the lower control arm, and damage it. LCA costs more than $200. B: in the likely event you get stuck, you get pulled out by a guy with an overzealous right foot, the cheap "I didn't want to spend $200" hook comes off of the KJ, and goes through his back window and winds up in the back of his head. Death costs more than $200.. C: in the likely event you get stuck, you have a strap looped around your factory-designed recovery hook, and you are pulled out properly and safely. $200 well spent. Seems like a no-brainer to me? |
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| Author: | LibertyRenegade [ Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:16 am ] |
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Does anyone know where to get a set of rear mopar tow hooks that will ship to canada? I have front tow hooks, can when I bought my liberty. Had to use them for the first time the other day, pulling my buddies 87 YJ out. |
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