YJ Rear Tow Point?
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Joopin
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I have seen it done both ways, but I would go with the centered tow reciever. I was thinking about putting hooks on the rear frame rails but then it would be pulling on one side more than the other, and if you really crank on it, I would be worried about pullin the frame out of whack.
It's probably good to have them there just incase, but I would go with the nice, even, centered pull.
It's probably good to have them there just incase, but I would go with the nice, even, centered pull.
Bounty__Hunter
Super Moderator
Most YJ receivers are rated at about 2500lbs tops, not near enough for a stout tow point. Don't use a receiver in a rear bumper, as it will just bend the bumper and rear crossmember upward (guess how I know).
You can mount a hook to the side of the frame, in front of the shackles.
You can mount a hook to the side of the frame, in front of the shackles.
ah_too_bad
New member
warn rear bumper w/ d rings.... the best way to go.
I have the Warn front bumper, but with school costs rising I am saving my money for cost effective upgrades, and when I can cut corners, I must ufortunately do so. Bounty, you always seem to pull through with some good info, I think I am going to go the tow hook-on side of frame route, seeing as you have had an experience with recievers that I do not wish to relive. Thanks for all of your opinions and suggestions everyone, I appreciate it.
MerkL,
I'm surprised you still have your bumperettes after a having them yanked on. You must've been stuck in a big puddle. JK.
Seriously, though, I wouldn't do that EVER again.
I have a class 3 hitch with a d-ring shackle. The class 3 hitches are rated to 3500 lbs. I only have the 2.5L so this is suitable. But if you have lots'o'accessories, you might want to look into a class 4 hitch (4,000 lbs.) if they make one for your model jeep.
Otherwise, Bounty's setup is best. You're not going to "pull the frame out of whack" if you're being recovered properly.
C
I'm surprised you still have your bumperettes after a having them yanked on. You must've been stuck in a big puddle. JK.
Seriously, though, I wouldn't do that EVER again. I have a class 3 hitch with a d-ring shackle. The class 3 hitches are rated to 3500 lbs. I only have the 2.5L so this is suitable. But if you have lots'o'accessories, you might want to look into a class 4 hitch (4,000 lbs.) if they make one for your model jeep.
Otherwise, Bounty's setup is best. You're not going to "pull the frame out of whack" if you're being recovered properly.
C
Yep, I followed Bounty's lead and mounted to my frame rail. Though I mounted mine a little more parallel with the ground. I also placed one on each side so theoretically you could loop over both sides and achieve the "center" pull. IMO there is no real good tow point on the rear of a YJ.
K_K_PSI_GUY
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That looks nice. I think I will have to do that. I actually have a spare tow hook (new), so that should work out nice.-al
Bounty__Hunter
Super Moderator
Gravity helps keep the strap in place if you angle the hook down slightly. Be careful if you're pulling with the strap between the body and the bumper, easy to bend/break that body mount and bend the tub.
K_K_PSI_GUY
New member
Gravity, ahh, yes good point. His parallel hook looks better, but your angles hook will work better. -al
