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Author:  ReDkK [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:40 pm ]
Post subject:  where did you get your tow hooks
please post websites where you bought your tow hooks for 2010 kk

also I spoke to several people and mopar said they recommend only using passenger side tow hook and apparently its advised to only use that side and not the driver side, anyone else hear that? has anyone used driver side hook and had problems?
Author:  Cherrie 274 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: where did you get your tow hooks
I got the MOPAR KJ tow hooks from dealer. Used both, on my 08KK.2 came with the skid package in 08.
Author:  bunkermonkeycw [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:53 pm ]
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I could use one or two myself, whats this about one side? Haven't heard that. At 80 bux or so a pop maybe thats why you only want one.
Author:  TJS2010 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:03 pm ]
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Get the KJ hooks. They will fit the KK and you can get the two for about what one KK hook goes for if i remember correctly. Still haven't bought mine, but thats what I plan on doing.
Author:  ReDkK [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: where did you get your tow hooks
bunkermonkeycw wrote:
I could use one or two myself, whats this about one side? Haven't heard that. At 80 bux or so a pop maybe thats why you only want one.


I called a jeep dealer by me and autotrucktoys.com and they both told me they recommend only using passenger side tow hook
Author:  DirtyKK [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:40 pm ]
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the power steering cooler lines run on the driver side which is probably why they say that. not a big deal really. i had both KJ hooks on mine, not sure there is even a difference in the KK hook.
Author:  Mikey Russell [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:43 pm ]
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I have both passenger and driver KJ Hooks on my 2010 KK, so far no issues.
Author:  infernicus [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:51 pm ]
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DirtyKK wrote:
the power steering cooler lines run on the driver side which is probably why they say that. not a big deal really. i had both KJ hooks on mine, not sure there is even a difference in the KK hook.

The Driverside has the thick hoses running right next to where the hook mounts, I guess they're saying not to use it to cover themselves. I would put still put both on, and in the event you need to use them, use the passenger side.

And there is definitely not a difference in the KJ hooks, versus the KK hooks.
Author:  At The Helm [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:39 am ]
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Here you go: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=58204
Author:  DoubleK [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:12 am ]
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yea i have both sides hooked up (pun intended :ROTFL: ) i used the KJ hooks like everyone is saying. They work great, no probs so far, and i have an 08.
Author:  Ted15 [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:14 pm ]
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The hooks are the same but the KK has a peice of metal with two studs through it ("W" bolt)
it and the KJ has an "M" bolt. Both are rated for 5000 lbs. and the KJ fits just fine. The installation is different because the W bolt has to be fished through the subframe and mopar doesn't recommend doing it. I couldn't get a straight answer from the dealer as to why just something about the way it bolts up. I got mine from summit racing for somewhere around seveny bucks delivered. That's for two. If you want to purchase the kk ones that came in the package from the factory they're about $120.00 each. Again, the hooks and the bracket are the same between the KK and the KJ.
Hope that helps
Author:  Poncherello [ Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:16 am ]
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I was looking to install tow hooks on my 10'KK. I went to the dealer for a routine service and inquired about the tow hooks. They told me the same thing that you should only get the passenger side because the driver side tow hook is too difficult to install. So I bought the passenger side, installed it. I think I am going back to get the driver side to do. I had gotten stuck one day without em so I won't make that mistake again LOL!
Author:  gtommec [ Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: where did you get your tow hooks
Ted15 wrote:
The hooks are the same but the KK has a peice of metal with two studs through it ("W" bolt)
it and the KJ has an "M" bolt. Both are rated for 5000 lbs. and the KJ fits just fine. The installation is different because the W bolt has to be fished through the subframe and mopar doesn't recommend doing it. I couldn't get a straight answer from the dealer as to why just something about the way it bolts up.


KJ's that came from the factory with tow hooks also had the piece of metal with two studs through it instead of the "M" bolt. The "M" bolt only came in the Mopar Accessories tow hook kit.
Author:  Ted15 [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: where did you get your tow hooks
gtommec wrote:
Ted15 wrote:
The hooks are the same but the KK has a peice of metal with two studs through it ("W" bolt)
it and the KJ has an "M" bolt. Both are rated for 5000 lbs. and the KJ fits just fine. The installation is different because the W bolt has to be fished through the subframe and mopar doesn't recommend doing it. I couldn't get a straight answer from the dealer as to why just something about the way it bolts up.


KJ's that came from the factory with tow hooks also had the piece of metal with two studs through it instead of the "M" bolt. The "M" bolt only came in the Mopar Accessories tow hook kit.



So, does the tow hook for the kk come with the same bolt set-up as the KJ? I was just wondering. I put a set of KJ hooks on mine and they were very easy to install.
Author:  das4x4 [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:38 pm ]
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I went through JParts.com to get the KJ hooks for my KK. Easy to install with the M bolts but you will have to be patient when snaking them through the mounting holes. Driver side hook fits fine with the nearby hoses.
Image Passenger hook is out of view in the photo.
Author:  jon153 [ Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:08 am ]
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I took mine off when I installed an Aries Brush Guard. They are just lying in the corner of the garage. I couldn't get the M bolts out due to the bracket. If anybody wants them make me an offer and I can throw them in a box. You would still need to get the M bolts from the dealer (or are they W bolts?) They came off my 09 KK.
Author:  Poncherello [ Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:42 pm ]
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As I was waiting for my Lib to be serviced, and hopefully an update on the radio situation (clock keeps losing time a minute a week) which won't be fixed until 2012. I priced a driver side tow hook from my dealership - $177.00.

Should I: A) Call other dealerships for a better price and/or
B try an aftermarket store? If (b) any difference in quality?

Thanks
Author:  At The Helm [ Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:21 pm ]
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Or option C: wait for someone to sell some in the for sale section. I got one for brand new for $25 with no hardware. There is a way to mount them with plain ol bolts without taking off the bumper.
Author:  infernicus [ Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:07 am ]
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Either wait for someone to sell some. Or buy from another source other than the dealership. Don't buy universal tow hooks, they won't work without a lot of customizing. Buy the Mopar KJ hooks and call it a day.

There were many many many threads about the "M" bolts for the KJ.
They do not sell that bolt separately. Only with the hook kit.
It is possible to make the hooks work without the "M" bolt. You just have to take off the bumper and put nuts and bolts from inside the frame.

I put my KJ hooks I bought for my truck on TJS2010's KK, and they went on like they were made for them. (Because they are the same hooks).

8)
Author:  At The Helm [ Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:33 am ]
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I didn't even have to take off the bumper. I just fished regular bolts with washers through a hole in the side of the frame and held the bolts with vise grips to tighten the nuts.
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