Muncher Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I have the two front factory tow hook brackets if anyone wants them before I just scrap em. Not sure on a price so if you want them just offer something I'm in rhodeisland but I'll ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 If you have a stock front bumper, those brackets are a great upgrade even if you don't have front tow hooks. Using these brackets mean you no longer have to use those clip nuts on the front bumper bolts. Seems I always have one or more of those clip nuts break when I'm removing a front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, schardein said: If you have a stock front bumper, those brackets are a great upgrade even if you don't have front tow hooks. Using these brackets mean you no longer have to use those clip nuts on the front bumper bolts. Seems I always have one or more of those clip nuts break when I'm removing a front bumper. I believe that he had to cut out that front crossmember for his hidden winch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: I believe that he had to cut out that front crossmember for his hidden winch. My post is to point out the value of these brackets to other potential buyers. I have these brackets on both my XJ (without the other tow hook stuff) and MJ (with a full factory tow hook setup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 47 minutes ago, schardein said: My post is to point out the value of these brackets to other potential buyers. I have these brackets on both my XJ (without the other tow hook stuff) and MJ (with a full factory tow hook setup). Gotcha. The dang factory clips that the bolts go through do always seem to break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, 89 MJ said: Gotcha. The dang factory clips that the bolts go through do always seem to break. Good thing they are GM clips so they can easily be had. I think I still have a box of 20 left from when I bought it to replace my old one s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 19 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: Good thing they are GM clips so they can easily be had. I think I still have a box of 20 left from when I bought it to replace my old one s It's cool that replacements are available, but these brackets are so much better. When the clip nuts snap when you are trying to remove a bumper, you then have to use a pair of vise grips or channel locks to hold the broken tab with one hand while turning the bolt with the other. Since the nut for the bumper bolt is welded to this bracket, no backup wrench is needed to hold it for removal. The first time I saw these brackets, I immediately thought that's how all the XJs/MJs should have came, whether they had the tow hooks or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, schardein said: It's cool that replacements are available, but these brackets are so much better. When the clip nuts snap when you are trying to remove a bumper, you then have to use a pair of vise grips or channel locks to hold the broken tab with one hand while turning the bolt with the other. Since the nut for the bumper bolt is welded to this bracket, no backup wrench is needed to hold it for removal. The first time I saw these brackets, I immediately thought that's how all the XJs/MJs should have came, whether they had the tow hooks or not. Oh I agree easily they are definitely an upgrade. I was just saying since the bumper still requires two itself for the bottom of the bumper bracket itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Ill take them. Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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