Hi, guys...
First, my apologies. I know the subject has come up over and over again, but that's part of the problem. I don't know where to begin! I've read a few of the other threads on the subject.
One problem is that the information is old. HiCountry is no longer around, and they seemed to be the favorite...
I want recovery hooks in the front of my '00 XJ Limited.
She's pretty. So I'm not putting any ugly aftermarket bumpers in the front.
Like most pretty girls, she's OK with getting dirty from time to time, though:shhh: (haha)
Anyway, here's my difficult criteria:
By the way, I've already looked into the front hitch; I saw that holes are required for the Draw-Tite and that the others hang too low, so I'm not loving that idea, and the mount shown by Iron Rock Off Road also requires cutting away plastic, so I'm not crazy about that.
Unlike a lot of you, I love a factory appearance with an added capability, so please don't jam up the thread with suggestions for things like aftermarket bumpers, thanks.
First, my apologies. I know the subject has come up over and over again, but that's part of the problem. I don't know where to begin! I've read a few of the other threads on the subject.
One problem is that the information is old. HiCountry is no longer around, and they seemed to be the favorite...
I want recovery hooks in the front of my '00 XJ Limited.
She's pretty. So I'm not putting any ugly aftermarket bumpers in the front.
Like most pretty girls, she's OK with getting dirty from time to time, though:shhh: (haha)
Anyway, here's my difficult criteria:
- I want the hooks strong
- I want them to use factory holes; no drilling
- I want them to peek out of the factory slots in the plastic valance
- if possible, I'd like them to open sideways rather than facing down, unless there's a clip involved (I suppose that's easier to make myself than the rest of the parts, if need-be...I have plenty of tin plate available if I need)
- I want them to be stronger than the OEM ones that are now hard to find, anyway (the similar Rugged Ridge ones don't get a hot user review)
By the way, I've already looked into the front hitch; I saw that holes are required for the Draw-Tite and that the others hang too low, so I'm not loving that idea, and the mount shown by Iron Rock Off Road also requires cutting away plastic, so I'm not crazy about that.
Unlike a lot of you, I love a factory appearance with an added capability, so please don't jam up the thread with suggestions for things like aftermarket bumpers, thanks.