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| Author: | Bubba Fett [ Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Front Tow Hooks?? |
Okay I'm trying to figure out if I can get a cheap pair of front aftermarket hooks, or if I have to pay out the nose for the OEM 2004 Liberty Hooks. I currently have this on the front of my Liberty now, and I assume these are towing clamps for an RV? As in these are used to tow the Liberty behind an RV? 
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| Author: | woodtick [ Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
You don't have a pic of the whole front end... (full frontal  ) I gotta think if those are tow points from a towbar application they would be uber strong. What about fabricating recovery points that utilize them? Maybe you could fab a couple types of attachments, like supports for a long load on the roof rack ie.. lumber or canoe/ kayak. Having a load further forward could have its advantages.
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| Author: | The_dealer [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
The look like a rv tow base plate type setup. Does it connect the frame rails like a crossmember, or is it separate pieces per side? If it looks like a front receiver hitch than I'd feel safe utilizing it. |
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| Author: | dgeist [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
Looks like it attaches the same way as the tow hooks. You might be able to do something like a rover swivel recovery point:  Keep an eye out for Atthehelm's tow points (searchy, searchy) which bolt directly to the factory tow hook location, but are MUCH sronger. They're KK-specific but MIGHT <hint> be compatible or possibly being adapted for the KJ, and they're shaped and welded 1/4" steel (and the shackle tab is even thicker). Dan |
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| Author: | WWDiesel [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
They look to be RoadMaster toe bar brackets. Any good welding shop should be able to fab up 2 toe hooks or shackles on some grade 8 round stock of the correct diameter that could utilize what you already have....  Either weld or pin it on the back side of the brackets for strength? 
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| Author: | Bubba Fett [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
WWDiesel wrote: They look to be RoadMaster toe bar brackets. Any good welding shop should be able to fab up 2 toe hooks or shackles on some grade 8 round stock of the correct diameter that could utilize what you already have.... Either weld or pin it on the back side of the brackets for strength? You are correct, they are tow master brand towing brackets. I did a google search for this brand and it came up. Now I just need to decide if I want to weld, bolt, or hold off till I get the new bumper installed. Thanks everyone for you help 
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| Author: | Deussne [ Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
I have a set of OEM tow hooks that came off my 02 Renegade. Ill sell them for cheap. |
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| Author: | Bubba Fett [ Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Tow Hooks?? |
Deussne wrote: I have a set of OEM tow hooks that came off my 02 Renegade. Ill sell them for cheap. PM sent 
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