Tow hooks install. How to?

Sferguson · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:21 pm

I'm looking to get some tow hooks. Everone i've spoke to says that they will just mount right onto tmy frame, but when i look at my frame i only see one hole and squear hole cut out. There are 2 holes more to the outsiade of the bumper but the bumper body covers where the hooks would stick out.

http://www.amazon.com/Erickson-Chrome-K ... 93&sr=1-79
What should i do? Do u know of any other cheaper/better tow hooks?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:27 pm

Those will not work, need the ones made for the KJ to bolt on
also check out the fabrication section for an option
Lets hope you did not order those yet!

Liberty02sport · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:56 pm

Tommudd is right, the tow hooks for the KJ are pretty specific to the vehicle. Going price for a set is around $90 +shipping if you order online and a bit more if you go thru the stealership. The tow hook kits with the "M" bolts mount the easiest with no front bumper cover removal required.

If the kit you get has the stud plate then you need to remove the bumper cover to install the stud plate in the frame rail on each side. You may want to double check with whoever you decide to buy from about the mounting hardware as "M" by themselves are considered "Unobtainium". Do a bit of searching for threads related to tow hooks and all the info. is there.

Sferguson · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:14 am

Thanks guys, i've been all over the net looking up Tow Hooks and EVERY single site has told me that their tow hooks will bolt right on no problems. But it sounds like they are all just trying to make a sale. You dont remeber where you gut your hooks from do you...possibly a site link? "Stealership", thats awesome!

501 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:12 am

here's some for the 02-07 KJ:

http://jparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=218

http://www.justforjeeps.com/towhooks1.html

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/liberty/Mo ... 19456.aspx

Also, keep an eye on the forum's here and on Ebay if your not in a hurry.

Sferguson · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:23 pm

Wow! Thanks a ton 501. I didnt find any of those sites while searching. I appreciate it!

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

Liberty02sport wrote:

Tommudd is right, the tow hooks for the KJ are pretty specific to the vehicle. Going price for a set is around $90 +shipping if you order online and a bit more if you go thru the stealership. The tow hook kits with the "M" bolts mount the easiest with no front bumper cover removal required.

If the kit you get has the stud plate then you need to remove the bumper cover to install the stud plate in the frame rail on each side. You may want to double check with whoever you decide to buy from about the mounting hardware as "M" by themselves are considered "Unobtainium". Do a bit of searching for threads related to tow hooks and all the info. is there.

hmmmm.....so are these the stud plate ones?

Liberty02sport · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:02 pm

j-rod wrote:

Liberty02sport wrote:

Tommudd is right, the tow hooks for the KJ are pretty specific to the vehicle. Going price for a set is around $90 +shipping if you order online and a bit more if you go thru the stealership. The tow hook kits with the "M" bolts mount the easiest with no front bumper cover removal required.

If the kit you get has the stud plate then you need to remove the bumper cover to install the stud plate in the frame rail on each side. You may want to double check with whoever you decide to buy from about the mounting hardware as "M" by themselves are considered "Unobtainium". Do a bit of searching for threads related to tow hooks and all the info. is there.

hmmmm.....so are these the stud plate ones?

Yep... You'll have to remove the bumper cover to get 'em mounted. Do yourself a huge favor and buy the proper rivet tool from NAPA, it'll make the job go a great deal easier when it comes time to re-install the front cover. The clips holding the bumper cover to the fender flares were the biggest PITA for me. Other than that it sounds/looks more difficult than it really is. I had mine installed in a few hours. Do a search here, there are plenty of how-to threads complete with pics. :JEEPIN:

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

LOL!

figures....they just showed up at my house today.

i did a search quickly....Ill do another later. not sure how I feel about removing this pita cover for tow hooks at the moment with the weather.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

how much trouble would it be to remove the studs and get the M bolts from the dealer? possible? worth anything?

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:53 am

I have rear tow hooks off my kj (had to remove for the hitch) if your looking for a rear set.

infernicus · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:07 pm

j-rod wrote:

how much trouble would it be to remove the studs and get the M bolts from the dealer? possible? worth anything?

I posted on your post on the other thread.
The "M" bolts are not available separately.
Only way is to buy a new set.
On the newer style bumpers, '05-'07, all the rivets are reusable. All you need is a flat head to pull them out.
It is not as scary as it sounds.
I too was afraid of having to take the bumper off, it is verrrrry easy.

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