Towing

XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 08:15 PM

Where's the best recovery point on a stock XJ with no towing package. Like, if I was pulling someone out?

XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 08:37 PM

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XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 09:06 PM

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Aidan · 08-08-2004, 09:09 PM

rear hitch

XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 09:14 PM

I don't have a rear hitch.

Mr. MeatCleaver · 08-08-2004, 09:21 PM

The best thing I can think of is the front bumper brackets. But it is going to screw up your front bumper a bit.

Unless you have to pull someone out Right now, I suggest you get some recovery points.

XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 09:24 PM

Where do you put recovery points? (Sorry [img]graemlins/bangtard.gif[/img] )

Mr. MeatCleaver · 08-08-2004, 09:29 PM

Do a search, i'm sure theres a post somewhere around here about once or twice a month.

C4x4 XJ Tow hook brackets for the Front end

Also, for like 120$ you can get a class 3 reciever hitch for the rear.

deke · 08-08-2004, 09:48 PM

are you talking about say.. tonight you go get stuck without anything...

or what to get...

XJeep88 · 08-08-2004, 10:08 PM

I'm just asking if I have to tow someone else out...

Aidan · 08-08-2004, 10:32 PM

If you have to do it right now, and they arent seriously stuck in anything, you can tie a rope onto the front swaybar. My XJ didnt come with any towpoints (stupid jeep, even civics have a place to attach a strap onto) and I needed to pull a friend out of a snowbank. We tied a rope onto the swaybar and went slow, its still fine.

MBood82 · 08-08-2004, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aidan:
If you have to do it right now, and they arent seriously stuck in anything, you can tie a rope onto the front swaybar. My XJ didnt come with any towpoints (stupid jeep, even civics have a place to attach a strap onto) and I needed to pull a friend out of a snowbank. We tied a rope onto the swaybar and went slow, its still fine.

For my Jeep, I used my front axle to get pulled out, and I've used the rear shackle on the drivers side to tow/get pulled out. I do NOT recomend using it though, buy the proper equipment. I'm planning on doing that soon.

deke · 08-08-2004, 10:39 PM

please dont tie to the sway bar. if you are gona need to get someone out you and use the shackle in the rear or tie the axle right next to the leaf spring.
in the front you wanna get right next to the lower control arm mount as possible.

thats how the tow trucks do it for recoverying so it'll work in reverse also. those are the strongest factory points of attachtment on an XJ.

Aidan · 08-08-2004, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by deke:
please dont tie to the sway bar. if you are gona need to get someone out you and use the shackle in the rear or tie the axle right next to the leaf spring.
in the front you wanna get right next to the lower control arm mount as possible.

thats how the tow trucks do it for recoverying so it'll work in reverse also. those are the strongest factory points of attachtment on an XJ.

See I thought about that, but I figured a slightly out of shape swaybar is nicer than a bent axle housing.

deke · 08-08-2004, 11:13 PM

depends how ya pull on the axle. if you hook up near the leaf springs then you arnt stressing the axle to terribly much. its a lever basicly that resisting the force if you can picture it in your head. if not MSpaint is armed and ready.

Mr. MeatCleaver · 08-08-2004, 11:18 PM

I think you should use your bumper if you dont have anything else. You can bend up your bumper and not cause any harm.

deke · 08-08-2004, 11:22 PM

uhh the bumper mounts become the issue.... never mind the fact that its just .080 sheet metal, granted bent up a little bit.. but i wouldnt use a stock bumper for anything in recovery. axles or shackle mounts.. thats it.

WagoneerXJ · 08-08-2004, 11:23 PM

Bite the bullet and get a trailer hitch, and tow hooks and brackets. No more screwin around!

deke · 08-08-2004, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WagoneerXJ:
Bite the bullet and get a trailer hitch, and tow hooks and brackets. No more screwin around!

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Aidan · 08-08-2004, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by deke:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by WagoneerXJ:
Bite the bullet and get a trailer hitch, and tow hooks and brackets. No more screwin around!

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XJeep88 · 08-09-2004, 08:27 AM

No, I don't.

Itellyawhat · 08-09-2004, 08:36 AM

I pulled a Ford Taurus out of a little ditch, got ran off the road, and I got my tow strap out, crawled under the rear end of that car and there they where, tow points....... Hooked right up, pulled right out...done.

If you get a Jeep that does not have factory tow or is not a limited or "special edition" you get no whatso ever tow points, front or rear.

Jeep [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/bangtard.gif[/img] their enginerds. Make the best off road machine out of the box and don't put tow points on every model!!!!

deke · 08-09-2004, 11:04 AM

the ford taurus does have "tow" point it has tie down points for transport. the jeep has holes in it for something called a tow cluster. got a little hook, a T looking dealier and some other stuff.

Neocode · 08-09-2004, 03:35 PM

I have towed and any vehicle without a factory tiedown point has holes in the frame for a T-Hook.

I have towed people out of mud using my crossmember. Only other place I would use is the axle. Very solid point.

[ August 09, 2004, 03:36 PM: Message edited by: Neocode ]

08-08-2004, 09:21 PM	#6
Mr. MeatCleaver Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cotulla, Texas Posts: 3,923	The best thing I can think of is the front bumper brackets. But it is going to screw up your front bumper a bit. Unless you have to pull someone out Right now, I suggest you get some recovery points. __________________ 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np231, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. 89 XJ Sport 2door, 4.0, automatic, np242. Dead, currently being torn apart to make my other jeep work. 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np242, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. DEAD!! 2000 VW Beetle, "AWWWW its so cute!" Low pro's so low look like I'm ridin on blades.

08-08-2004, 09:29 PM	#8
Mr. MeatCleaver Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cotulla, Texas Posts: 3,923	Do a search, i'm sure theres a post somewhere around here about once or twice a month. C4x4 XJ Tow hook brackets for the Front end Also, for like 120$ you can get a class 3 reciever hitch for the rear. __________________ 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np231, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. 89 XJ Sport 2door, 4.0, automatic, np242. Dead, currently being torn apart to make my other jeep work. 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np242, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. DEAD!! 2000 VW Beetle, "AWWWW its so cute!" Low pro's so low look like I'm ridin on blades.

08-08-2004, 09:48 PM	#9
deke im a sicko Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,309	are you talking about say.. tonight you go get stuck without anything... or what to get... __________________ SEARCH<br /><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> or <a href="http://www.pirate4x4.com" target="_blank">www.pirate4x4.com</a><br />or use jeepin's own easy to use one at the top of the page<br /><br />jaydee is my hero

08-08-2004, 10:39 PM	#13
deke im a sicko Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,309	please dont tie to the sway bar. if you are gona need to get someone out you and use the shackle in the rear or tie the axle right next to the leaf spring. in the front you wanna get right next to the lower control arm mount as possible. thats how the tow trucks do it for recoverying so it'll work in reverse also. those are the strongest factory points of attachtment on an XJ. __________________ SEARCH<br /><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> or <a href="http://www.pirate4x4.com" target="_blank">www.pirate4x4.com</a><br />or use jeepin's own easy to use one at the top of the page<br /><br />jaydee is my hero

08-08-2004, 11:13 PM	#15
deke im a sicko Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,309	depends how ya pull on the axle. if you hook up near the leaf springs then you arnt stressing the axle to terribly much. its a lever basicly that resisting the force if you can picture it in your head. if not MSpaint is armed and ready. __________________ SEARCH<br /><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> or <a href="http://www.pirate4x4.com" target="_blank">www.pirate4x4.com</a><br />or use jeepin's own easy to use one at the top of the page<br /><br />jaydee is my hero

08-08-2004, 08:15 PM	#1
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	Where's the best recovery point on a stock XJ with no towing package. Like, if I was pulling someone out?

08-08-2004, 08:37 PM	#2
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	[img]graemlins/iono.gif[/img]

08-08-2004, 09:06 PM	#3
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	........

08-08-2004, 09:14 PM	#5
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	I don't have a rear hitch.

08-08-2004, 09:24 PM	#7
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	Where do you put recovery points? (Sorry [img]graemlins/bangtard.gif[/img] )

08-08-2004, 10:08 PM	#10
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	I'm just asking if I have to tow someone else out...

08-08-2004, 11:18 PM	#16
Mr. MeatCleaver Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cotulla, Texas Posts: 3,923	I think you should use your bumper if you dont have anything else. You can bend up your bumper and not cause any harm. __________________ 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np231, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. 89 XJ Sport 2door, 4.0, automatic, np242. Dead, currently being torn apart to make my other jeep work. 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np242, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. DEAD!! 2000 VW Beetle, "AWWWW its so cute!" Low pro's so low look like I'm ridin on blades.

08-08-2004, 11:22 PM	#17
deke im a sicko Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,309	uhh the bumper mounts become the issue.... never mind the fact that its just .080 sheet metal, granted bent up a little bit.. but i wouldnt use a stock bumper for anything in recovery. axles or shackle mounts.. thats it. __________________ SEARCH<br /><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> or <a href="http://www.pirate4x4.com" target="_blank">www.pirate4x4.com</a><br />or use jeepin's own easy to use one at the top of the page<br /><br />jaydee is my hero

08-08-2004, 11:23 PM	#18
WagoneerXJ Ford Boy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 9,045	Bite the bullet and get a trailer hitch, and tow hooks and brackets. No more screwin around! __________________ '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-3", Bushwacker Flat Flares, 31" BFG, Nates4x4.com bumper, Surco Rack, Tmax 9500 LB Winch,H4 Headlights '97 XJ Sport-2" BB, 235/75 General Grabber AT2's, ARB Bullbar, Hella H4 Headlights, 342,000 KMS! '87 XJ Wagoneer-5", D44, 33" BFG's '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-5spd,H4 Headlights. Dad's Jeep '01 XJ Sport-stock,winter beater! '97 TJ Sport 4.0-4", 33" Toyo MT's, M8000, Nates4x4.com Bumper '84 Mustang GT-351W 5spd, Tubular Suspension and Coilovers

08-09-2004, 08:27 AM	#21
XJeep88 Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 2,256	No, I don't.

08-09-2004, 08:36 AM	#22
Itellyawhat king of google Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,867	I pulled a Ford Taurus out of a little ditch, got ran off the road, and I got my tow strap out, crawled under the rear end of that car and there they where, tow points....... Hooked right up, pulled right out...done. If you get a Jeep that does not have factory tow or is not a limited or "special edition" you get no whatso ever tow points, front or rear. Jeep [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/bangtard.gif[/img] their enginerds. Make the best off road machine out of the box and don't put tow points on every model!!!! __________________ "Blaming a gun for killing somebody is like blaming a pencil for bad spelling" - Larry the Cable Guy

08-09-2004, 11:04 AM	#23
deke im a sicko Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,309	the ford taurus does have "tow" point it has tie down points for transport. the jeep has holes in it for something called a tow cluster. got a little hook, a T looking dealier and some other stuff. __________________ SEARCH<br /><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> or <a href="http://www.pirate4x4.com" target="_blank">www.pirate4x4.com</a><br />or use jeepin's own easy to use one at the top of the page<br /><br />jaydee is my hero