LEARNING Question.... SNOW
JK Enthusiast
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From: Nashville, TN
The snow is coming and I live down a hill littered with cars every year in the ditch.
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by tapp
I don't have tow hooks or a hitch on my jk still being stock. Where would I hook it to if I need to be towed out? Pic would be helpful. First time I will actually be driving alot in snow/ice.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted by robsjeep9
Anyone know?????
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i didnt rear much of the thread, but i am not helping anyone for liability reasons. nowadays people will try to screw you no matter what, even when you're trying to help them. maybe 15 years ago it would have been ok. i'll keep my tow straps dry this season
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by SunnyD
If you pull your airdam, there's a crush bar under there that might work...? But seriously, you can find an aftermarket hitch (ie- smittybuilt or rugged ridge) for about $50 and install it in all of 10 minutes. Or post a thread in your staging area... I'm sure someone has a factory tow hook that they'd be willing to trade for a frosty beverage.
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From: Charlotte, NC
I'd say this ^ BUT, modify it a little- have them attach but make dang sure they attach it right!!! People will try some dumb@$$ attachment points! If it looks wrong, don't pull it! If there's no spot to attach that you are comfortable with, don't pull it! Not snatching stucks but still a similar example- I used to have a big diesel truck and a car hauling trailer (for towing my trail rig I used to have), did lots of favors towing for friends, I'd let them pick the attachment points then, I'd look them over before tightening down and hauling. MANY times they'd have picked spots that would damage either their vehicle, my straps, or both!!!
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From: Draper, Utah
Originally Posted by 20jk08
don't pull someone out that has damaged any signs, road markers or such, and, I like to get close to someone who has ditched their vehicle, so I can check if they have been drinking or not, if so, I leave them there and call a tow truck..... my 2cents,,
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From: McLean
Originally Posted by tapp
I don't have tow hooks or a hitch on my jk still being stock. Where would I hook it to if I need to be towed out? Pic would be helpful. First time I will actually be driving alot in snow/ice.