Does anyone know where the recovery points are on a jk i have a 2009 jku x with the c package it doesn't have the front bumper or rear bumper tow points soo I need to know where else I could tow from

 

There really aren't any good points to pull from. If you have to, loop something around a heavy crossmember or one of the frame rails. Don't pull from parts or minor/flimsy crossmembers. Always be careful of the usual suspects: brake lines, fuel lines, electrical connections.

If you're going offroad and want recovery points, at minimum, buy the front hooks and install them. It's something you can do pretty easily at home, but requires pulling the plastic bumper cover and cutting two holes in it so the hooks can poke through.

For the rear, at minimum, I'd buy the rear tow hook that attaches on the driver's side; or better: Buy a tow hitch (they're about $80 on the expensive side) and bolt it right up. Real easy to do. With the hitch, you can pull from the hitch OR, connect up a receiver with a shackle, or hook, or whatever you like.

 

thanks for Advice an which crossmember a are good

 

I've also been told that in a pinch, a control arm can be used as a recovery point.

 

what about axels

 

Control arms, axles, both yes, but must be really careful about brake lines, fuel lines, electrical connections, anything small/weak in the vicinity that could get clobbered by pulling, or the recover gear (strap, hook, etc).

Crossmembers-- go for engine/trans but maybe not the radiator supports or directly at the front of the vehicle. Look at whatever you're pulling from and ask, if I hang 2,000lbs from it, will it bend?

 

I would not use axles or control arms. I know its money but buy some hooks at minimum one front and rear. There is a crossmember right behind front and rear bumper that should be stout enough for a yank but then again bumpers in way. Some cheap to hooks or broken components or a tow cost way more

 

Last year I was attempting to not get snowed into the house, my jk got snowed in within 30 min. I had no recovery points so I wrapped nylon rope around the rear bumper a few times used a clevis to attach a 12000 pound yellow rigging strap. Well the rope and bumper were fine and I broke two of the yellow straps (I've never broke one of these before at work or elsewhere)
I also did the same approach on the stock front bumper once and it survived, however, I don't have the airdam on or the little plastic section between the bumper and grill. I had an F-350 pulling pretty hard that day and no damage to the bumper.

 

Yes; there are impact bars undeneath the plastic bumper covers that bolt to the frame rails.

As you mentioned though, the front air dam and filler need to be removed. And, depending on what you use, how you pull, etc, you could damage the plastic cover. Not the end of the world I guess if you're in a tight situation. Also, know that the front bumper cover ends are hollow. No impact bar there. Just across the front up until the part that covers the tires..

 

Yeah, if I were pulling it forward, I'd use the control arms. If I were pulling it from the rear, I'd use the rear axle.

Of course, if I could plan ahead, I'd install actual recovery points.