xj_dummy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Are they mounted to the front bumper brakets? Are they the same as non tow hook bumpers brackets. My question is what will it take to mount tow hooks to my MJ that doesnt have them now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 There is an accessory mounting kit that attaches to the frame where the bumper brackets go, and then the bumper brackets attach to that. Last I knew, both Rusty's and Custom 4x4 both offered essentially the identical kit. Not certain, but it vaguely think I might recall that I may have seen it in a Keystone catalog, too ... but as individual parts rather than as a complete kit. Here ya go: http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/rec ... l#brackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallon2064 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I believe I have seen a set of mounting brackets that have both the tow hook mounts and the bumper attachment. They look similar to the pictured by eagle buy with bumper mounting points also. :hmm: Unfortunately I don't remember where right now. If I see them again I will post the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Will the XJ brackets work on my MJ? Any other brand or model work? I'm making a list for the local J.Y.. They are having their annual 1/2 price sale during thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yes, front XJ brackets would fit an MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I believe I have seen a set of mounting brackets that have both the tow hook mounts and the bumper attachment. They look similar to the pictured by eagle buy with bumper mounting points also. :hmm: Unfortunately I don't remember where right now. If I see them again I will post the location. I've been told that if you bought tow hooks as a factory option, the brackets were welded together. Mine were added later, using Jeep parts room brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've been told that if you bought tow hooks as a factory option, the brackets were welded together. Mine were added later, using Jeep parts room brackets. This is correct, I pulled some brackets/hooks from an XJ and the tow hook bracket was welded to the bumper bracket. See this post for pictures, disregard the "mystery" brackets. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12548 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Get a set at the junkyard, they are pretty easy to find and my charges about $5. then use all new grade 8 hardware! its a good item to add, until you get a heavy duty bumper. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I would HIGHLY recommend the C4x4 one's over anything else. They include a very key part that helps prevent the brackets from bending. Rusty's, and Omix-Ada (sold threw Keystone and may other retailers) do not include the additional bracket that keeps them from bending during a side pull. I can't tell you how many sets of Rusty's I've seen bent after a few pulls. Unless you can find a set of OEM one's for cheap, the C4x4 one's sell for $75 powdercoated and are super beefy. We've yet to have a customer tell us they've bent a set. We run them on our own rigs and I've came down REALLY hard on them a few times on a rock and they've held up great. Here is a photo of the additional bracket I'm referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Motion, Can you run these with the stock front skid plate? Do you have to remove the steering box to install them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Get a set at the junkyard, they are pretty easy to find and my charges about $5. then use all new grade 8 hardware! its a good item to add, until you get a heavy duty bumper. :D Thanks for the tip. I will be looking for a set next weekend at the JY half price sale. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Motion, Can you run these with the stock front skid plate? Do you have to remove the steering box to install them? Yes they can be ran with the factory front skid. And no, you do not have to remove the steering box to install them. The bracket on the driver side does not touch any of the bolts holding the steering box to the frame rail. The rear nut on the drivers side sits behind the box, and is a bit tricky to get to, but with either small fingers or taping the nut to a wrench it can be done without removing it. (ignore the "blue" hook, they come with black ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Motion, Can you run these with the stock front skid plate? Do you have to remove the steering box to install them? You don't have to remove the steering box, but if you use the additional "L" brackets in the front (highly recommended), there is a small aluminum block inbetween the front of the box and the front radiator support that has to come out so you can tighten the lower bolt/nut on the driverside. Once you get the fastener tightened you can reinstall the block. The block is held by one bolt that screws in from the bottom. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have heard the same complaint about Rusty's hook brackets bending on side pulls, and I would recommend the C4x4 kit if you can't find a set of factory brackets in a junk yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 i have the Rustys hooks and bent one on the first pull. had to bend it back and reinforce them. tied both together with piece of square tubing. havent bent since. so, my $.02 is to buy the C4x4 kit from Motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 ^^^^^^ did the same on mine, but I found and used a factory tow bar mount from a junkyard XJ: Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You don't have to remove the steering box, but if you use the additional "L" brackets in the front (highly recommended), there is a small aluminum block inbetween the front of the box and the front radiator support that has to come out so you can tighten the lower bolt/nut on the driverside. Once you get the fastener tightened you can reinstall the block. The block is held by one bolt that screws in from the bottom. Jeff There is another screw that holds the front air deflector in place that I had to remove in order to remove that steering box "stop" block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 What is the function of that block? I found it (and had a heckuva time getting it out) when installing my C4x4 hooks, and never did figure out what it's for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I assumed it was a "stop" block for the steering box so it couldn't move forward but that's just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Instead of making a new thread I'll revive this one and add to it. I will be adding these to my truck. Will I have to remove the bumper and the small cowl peice made of plastic to do so? Also will the tube bumper that's welded on interfere with the mounting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 You will have to remove both the bumper and air dam. If I were to do it all over again I would use a drill saw for the tow hook holes. Remove your bumper and see where the bumper guard is welded and see if it interferes with the brackets. Test fit the tow hook/bumper bracket and see if it will interfere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, rylee144 said: Instead of making a new thread I'll revive this one and add to it. I will be adding these to my truck. Will I have to remove the bumper and the small cowl peice made of plastic to do so? Also will the tube bumper that's welded on interfere with the mounting? Your picture looks like a complete set of brackets. Do you also have the nuts and bolts? Specifically, number 33 in the diagram is a special nut made to fit the large hole on inside pass side mounting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 52 minutes ago, schardein said: Specifically, number 33 in the diagram is a special nut made to fit the large hole on inside pass side mounting point. Did you ever find it odd that only one side has this nut? I thought my set was just messed up but now that's how it is. Rylee if you need one I think there might be one or two left as NOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I have one. Without your post I was going to say I was missing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, rylee144 said: I have one. Without your post I was going to say I was missing one. Pass side, nut on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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