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| Author: | Guest [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear MOPAR tow hook install |
Okay, so I bought a used tow hook off Ebay a while ago & I want to install it now. My question is, dose it install using nutzerts and bolts like the skidplates? My sevice manual is of no help. My hook is identical to what this guy is trying to sell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Liberty-Rear-Tow-Hook_W0QQitemZ160180066310QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:06 pm ] |
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no nutzerts, there are nuts welded to the inside of the frame for 2 of the bolts. You need a c-clip (i'm pretty sure that is what its called) for the other bolt. I believe it is for the bolt closest to the rear left corner. It is about $12 from the dealership. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:33 pm ] |
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Thanks! Found them and re-tapped the rust out of them... 12mmX1.75 if anyone cares. Next question, I see on the driver's side where the c-clip would go, however on the passenger side there are the same two threaded holes, but no place for the c-clip. So, is the c-clip necessary on the drivers side? |
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| Author: | Alak [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:58 pm ] |
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I dont use the C-clip on the drivers side, but I'd recommend it. If I remember, theres 4 bolts including the single c-clip. |
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| Author: | dkcase [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:49 am ] |
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KJpilot wrote: ... 11mmX1.50 if anyone cares. Strange. The threads on my '02 are M12 x 1.75.
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:17 pm ] |
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KJpilot wrote: Thanks! Found them and re-tapped the rust out of them... 11mmX1.50 if anyone cares.
Next question, I see on the driver's side where the c-clip would go, however on the passenger side there are the same two threaded holes, but no place for the c-clip. So, is the c-clip necessary on the drivers side? KJs never came with a tow hook on the passengers side. The threaded holes are there for a hitch. On the drivers side, the hitch and tow hook utilize the same holes, hence the reason you can't have both. I guess you could only use 2 bolts, but depending on how hard you're going to have to pull on it, you may run the risk of bending/breaking bolts or the bracket. Might as well spend the 10 bucks for the c-clip and do it right. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:22 pm ] |
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Jeep4me99 wrote: KJs never came with a tow hook on the passengers side. The threaded holes are there for a hitch. On the drivers side, the hitch and tow hook utilize the same holes, hence the reason you can't have both. I guess you could only use 2 bolts, but depending on how hard you're going to have to pull on it, you may run the risk of bending/breaking bolts or the bracket. Might as well spend the 10 bucks for the c-clip and do it right.
I was thinking that since, as you said, I can't have a hook & a hitch, Jeep might have guessed People may consider having two hooks, or placing the single hook on either side... Unfortunately, most car makers don't think as I'd like them to! I ordered the clip last night, $7.88. FWIW, There are 4 holes in the hooks mounting bracket, but only one place for a c-clip. So it is held in place by only 3 bolts. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:40 pm ] |
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dkcase wrote: KJpilot wrote: ... 11mmX1.50 if anyone cares. Strange. The threads on my '02 are M12 x 1.75.That did seem strange.... so I went & looked again with a better light. It is indeed 12mmX1.75. Thankfully, I didn't cause any cross threading or other damage 
I edited my previous post to prevent anyone from making that mistake based on my misstatement. |
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| Author: | tulsa [ Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:58 am ] |
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My local Westlake Ace hardware has the threaded nut clip for under $2, I paid $5 at the dealership. |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:06 pm ] |
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Tulsa, Is your CRD Mail rated....or Mall rated....never seen a mail rated one 
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:12 pm ] |
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Jeep4me99 wrote: Tulsa,
Is your CRD Mail rated....or Mall rated....never seen a mail rated one Maybe he has the left hand drive model 
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