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Old 02-03-2011, 09:13 AM
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add some pics of the rescue jeep you speak of
Old 02-03-2011, 09:30 AM
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I haven't had the opportunity yet to pull anybody out of a situation with my JK.....do you always put the Jeep in 4hi or 4lo no matter what the conditions when pulling someone out?
Old 02-03-2011, 09:54 AM
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ok so for the noob please tell me where on the back of the Jeep you attach the tow hook to? I have the factory towing hitch and tow hooks on the front... are there tow hooks on the back I haven't really looked too much...
Old 02-03-2011, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Atrus1212
ok so for the noob please tell me where on the back of the Jeep you attach the tow hook to? I have the factory towing hitch and tow hooks on the front... are there tow hooks on the back I haven't really looked too much...
I believe 09 and older, you got either the tow hook in the rear middle or the tow hitch. Newer ones now have a side tow hook in the driver side rear and a hitch in the middle. If you just have the hitch get you a receiver hitch insert with a D ring attachment. If you have just the tow hook, loop the tow strap in the hook. D rings are better.
Old 02-03-2011, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by roadking54
I haven't had the opportunity yet to pull anybody out of a situation with my JK.....do you always put the Jeep in 4hi or 4lo no matter what the conditions when pulling someone out?
Typically I am in 4hi, unless I need the extra pull of 4lo. So far I am pull on snow covered roads so I don't need to worry about using 4wd on dry surfaces.
Old 02-03-2011, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by NeverStock
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Our total charge for pulling these people out... $0.00 and 1755 karma points....although one guy insisted and gave us All the cash be had ...$14
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This is one reason I like to keep a $20 in my vehicles at all times. Also good for emergency gas, or 'emergency' McDonald's run.

Sadly, I don't have $20 to keep in there recently
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
I believe 09 and older, you got either the tow hook in the rear middle or the tow hitch. Newer ones now have a side tow hook in the driver side rear and a hitch in the middle. If you just have the hitch get you a receiver hitch insert with a D ring attachment. If you have just the tow hook, loop the tow strap in the hook. D rings are better.
I have an '08 X that has neither. No tow hooks in front, nothing in the back. I've often wondered what I would do if I ever needed to pull someone out, or if i ever got myself stuck and needed a pull.
Old 02-03-2011, 11:10 AM
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Dude cudos to you for sure! Its great to help people and even better when its in your Jeep!
Old 02-03-2011, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucas718
I have an '08 X that has neither. No tow hooks in front, nothing in the back. I've often wondered what I would do if I ever needed to pull someone out, or if i ever got myself stuck and needed a pull.
Keep an eye on the For Sale Forum. There's usually someone getting rid of their factory tow hook or trailer hitch receiver. Pretty easy to install, and you definitely want to have a front and rear recovery point.



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