What is this empty space for under my front bumper

[dagod16]

I have two spots just like this under my front bumper. Is it for a tow hook point.
If so how and what can i install.
Thanks
Rob

[Mudderoy]

I have two spots just like this under my front bumper. Is it for a tow hook point.
If so how and what can i install.
Thanks
Rob

Pretty sure that's the factory tow hook location.

1901

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[bluedragon436]

It is the cutout for the factory tow hooks or some of the aftermarket kits.. You can either hit up your stealership, or JY for the factory tow hooks & brackets, or you can look online for a setup like this one by C4x4 (http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=40) from one of our vendors here.. It comes with the necessary brackets and hooks...

[dagod16]

Hmmm. So how hard is this to install? Is this something I can do? Keep in mind I'm not as good at this stuff as the rest of you crazy jeep owners. I'm guessing I would need to remove the bumper. Also can't I get a variety of tow hooks?

[dagod16]

Is it possible to get something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10450-LB-3-4-BOW-SHACKLE-4X4-TRUCK-TRAILER-HITCH-TOW-STRAP-CLEVIS-HOOK-ANCHOR-/310642301581?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4853b95a8d&vxp=mtr

[bluedragon436]

If you get the kit I linked on my above post... you can then pick up this shackle kit (http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=38) to go with it...

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, you can do it yourself. Just remove the bumper by removing the frame brackets and take the whole thing off. The remove the brackets from it. Install the new ones and get some bolts to go through the rear holes and then reinstall the bumper on them. Don't be afraid to get new bolts for that too if needes

[dagod16]

Does anyone have a video on how to remove my bumper?

[4.3LXJ]

No vid, but there are three bolts on each side of the frame that holds the bracket on. Just remove them

[Carves]

Does anyone have a video on how to remove my bumper?


Having a factory service manual helps you on your way ... to being a little "crazy" ;);) .. :D


FRONT BUMPER END CAP REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rivet attaching the end cap to the air deflector.
(2) Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the end cap to the bumper (Fig. 1).
(3) Pull back the wheelhouse liner and remove the screws attaching the end cap to the front fender.
(4) Lifting the end cap from the bottom, tilt slightly upward and slide it outward to disengage the retainer tab from the bumper (Fig. 2).
(5) Separate the end cap from the bumper.

FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
(1) Remove bumper end caps.
(2) If equipped, disengage fog lamp wire harness connectors.
(3) Disconnect vacuum line from reservoir (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove Torx-head bolts that attach bumper to mounting brackets (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove bumper from vehicle.
(6) If necessary, remove bolts attaching bumper mounting brackets to frame.

FRONT TOW HOOK REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts attaching tow hook to tow hook reinforcement (Fig. 4).
(2) Separate tow hook from reinforcement.
(3) If necessary, remove bolt attaching tow hook reinforcement to frame.

FRONT TOW HOOK INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install bolt attaching tow hook reinforcement to frame. Tighten bolt to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position tow hook on reinforcement.
(3) Install bolts attaching tow hook to tow hook reinforcement. Tighten bolts to 100 N·m (74 ft. lbs.) torque.

[XJ Wheeler]

Its easy bud. One of the first things i ever did to a vehicle.

[4x4Dalton]

Removing the bumper is nothin ya can't handle bro. Trust me on my 95 I think I removed and put it back on at least 15 times. Whole process( bumper removal and bracket placement)shouldn't take more then maybe an hour,if that long.

[dagod16]

Alright cool. When I do it I will get pics.
Thanks