Has anyone run across this:

I went to install the rear tow hook on my 2002 KJ and I am missing a screw hole. I have the back 2 holes under the gas tank skid and the holes for the J-clip, but no screw hole opposite the J-clip. The rear bumper has the notch cut out for the hook, though. Possibly just a manufacturing oversight? In both pictures, the driver's side is on the right, as if you were lying on your back looking up at it.



I am unsure what to do about it. Is it safe to use with only three screws holding it in place? If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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2002 Liberty Limited
Prelowered, Full Mopar Skids, 245/70-16 General Grabber AT2, Front and Rear Tow Hooks

i didn't even know there was a fourth....its fine with just the 3 of them though.

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L.O.S.T. #225019
2003 Sport 4x4
Patriot Blue w/ trail rash
Flex-Zilla 4" Lift
TrailRash hi-lift mounts
Other stuff you wish you had

Nothing from the 2002 KJ will match up to the directions printed for them... Wait till you install the front tow hooks. A wad of TP those instructions were for that exercise.

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02 Liberty Limited
Silver Outside & Taupe Inside
Heated Seats, Sunroof & Infinity speakers
USA Spec I-Pod adaptor, Mopar Sub, Garmin GPS
Tow Package, Select-Trac
Rock Rails, Tow Hooks

I'm not even going to lie to you; I only used two bolts on mine. I didn't get a third when I bought it, and never got around to replacing it. And I pulled 4 x 4 posts out of cemented holes in my yard with no problems. I'd think you would be perfectly fine with three.

I found that out when I put my skids on last summer. Front hooks weren't a problem, other than it is a tight fit to tighten the screws and nuts.

Thanks all for the advice.

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2002 Liberty Limited
Prelowered, Full Mopar Skids, 245/70-16 General Grabber AT2, Front and Rear Tow Hooks

when i pulled my factory rear hook on my 02 there was only 3 bolts i think, i odnt remember, the one bolt in the back has that little clip with the threads in it that the bolt threads into

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2002 Cactus Green Renegade~OME HD/Rancho
235-85-16 Firestone Destination MT's~Detroit Locker~AL's 4.5 Arms
ARB bumper/Superwinch 9k~PIAA 540 driving lights/PIAA reverse lights~Crane 8.25 diff cover

I cheeted LOL

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2006 Renegade 4x4
Roof Light Bar,
Off-Road Package,
Rock Rails,
Tow Package, Factory Tow Hooks Front.
Rear Hitch Tow Hook,
750 Watt Inverter,
Cobra 25 WX CB Radio W/ a Cobra HG-M75 Power Mic
Cobra 100 Watt CB Magnet Mount Antenna - HG-A1000
Garmin nuvi 265T

I just installed my hitch on a 03' and had to remove the factory hook which only had three bolts. You will be fine with three but of course a fourth wouldnt hurt.





Josh

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**REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GET A HUMMER IN A JEEP.... YOU CAN'T GET A JEEP IN A HUMMER**
2003 Jeep Liberty(KJ) Renegade,235/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors 245/75/16 MTR's,Factory Skids, Selec-Trac,trac lock,Husky Floor Liners,OME Lift,948 rear/926 front,Rusty's strut plate,clevis 2.5 "s, Al's UCA's Gen 4.5.