Tow hook in receiver hitch

Giley's Jeep

New member

• Feb 11, 2015

• #1

My two inch receiver hitch is part of rear bumper not welded to frame-- any issue with using a tow hook in my receiver hitch?

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Feb 11, 2015

• #2

Giley's Jeep said:

My two inch receiver hitch is part of rear bumper not welded to frame-- any issue with using a tow hook in my receiver hitch?

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Nope you should be fine. It will be distributed across the whole bumper and thru the frame rails.

 

kaptkrappy

New member

• Feb 11, 2015

• #3

Giley's Jeep said:

My two inch receiver hitch is part of rear bumper not welded to frame-- any issue with using a tow hook in my receiver hitch?

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Which bumper is it ?

I've seen a couple that say the built-in/welded receiver is not for towing just recovery, but I've also seen some homemade bumpers I wouldn't trust with me standing on them. :doh:



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Rebel JK

New member

• Feb 11, 2015

• #4

Unless you personally installed it, I would verify all the grade 8 hardware has been installed and is tight. Thats just me though. Ive seen where some leave out the hard to reach ones ie the inner front bumper bolts.

 

Giley's Jeep

New member

• Feb 11, 2015

• #5

Stock bumper...sounds as though all will be well...thx

 

kaptkrappy

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• Feb 11, 2015

• #6

Giley's Jeep said:

Stock bumper...sounds as though all will be well...thx

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You mean one of these (factory receiver hitch) ?




Absolutely strong enough for recovery hook.

Make sure you get a good strong hook that has been rated for at least twice your gross vehicle weight.


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05Jeeper

New member

• Feb 12, 2015

• #7

Had mine stolen when traveling near DC. Keep an eye on it.

 

Armydog

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• Feb 12, 2015

• #8

Mine was slightly oversized or the receiver was undersized.... either way, I had to pound it in with a block of wood and a sledge! Ain't coming out anytime soon