Factory TJ rear tow hook or a JK/JL tow hook?

[MikekiM]

Looking to keep a factory correct look and want a TJ rear tow hook.

I am aware of the aftermarket side mount options, thank you. I am looking to use something that is factory correct for the TJ. Surely a few of you took one off when you changed your rear bumper...

As an alternative.. has anyone mounted the OE JK/JL rear tow hook on the TJ frame? They seem pretty easy to find.

 

[hear]

factory correct for the TJ. Surely a few of you took one off when you changed your rear bumper...

That's a factory TJ item? I've never seen one, owned 3 TJs.

 

[jjvw]

That's a factory TJ item? I've never seen one, owned 3 TJs.

It is. They are kind of annoying.

 

[06lj]

I see them frequently on wrecked TJ's. I'd check your local yards and see if they have one. It's a small item so doesn't get inventoried and won't show up on sites like Car-part.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Yup. Yours of you want it.

 

[MikekiM]

I see them frequently on wrecked TJ's. I'd check your local yards and see if they have one. It's a small item so doesn't get inventoried and won't show up on sites like Car-part.

I don’t have any yards anywhere near me.

Yup. Yours of you want it.

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Yup…. That’s it. PM coming your way. Thanks

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Well, it's literally been sitting in my steel drawer for over 17 years - so my guess is that I won't be needing it after all...



It's on its way.

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

In case anyone else wants one. https://deadjeep.com/products/97-06-wrangler-tj-factory-rear-tow-hook-oem

 

[MikekiM]

Well, it's literally been sitting in my steel drawer for over 17 years - so my guess is that I won't be needing it after all...



It's on its way.

Greatly appreciate this!

 

[Vtx531]

I'm looking for those factory bolts if anyone has them? Especially the flagnut.

 

[Ron Hockett]

That's a factory TJ item? I've never seen one, owned 3 TJs.

My ‘04 has one just like this. It was retained after the rear bumper was replaced with an aftermarket bumper.

 

[txbemis69]

I'm looking for those factory bolts if anyone has them? Especially the flagnut.

are the bolts for the front hooks the same as the rear?

 

[Vtx531]

are the bolts for the front hooks the same as the rear?

I'm not sure about the length/width/thread pitch being the same, but at a minimum, the heads are different (torx vs hex) and the rear tow hook uses that special flag nut.

I think they are metric

 

[txbemis69]

I'm not sure about the length/width/thread pitch being the same, but at a minimum, the heads are different (torx vs hex) and the rear tow hook uses that special flag nut.

I think they are metric

was just a thought. somewhere i still have front hooks and bolts. my 06 X model didn’t have a rear hook when i got it a couple years ago. may have been removed when mopar receiver hitch was added. hitch may have been factory far as i know.

 

[AutoCrat]

I am also looking for a factory TJ rear tow hook with original hardware (Especially Flange-Nut) if possible. Hoping someone might have one lying around somewhere . Thanks in advance.

 

[JMT]

Gave mine away already. The factory flag nut is odd. I’d come up with a better system. You can make your own flag nuts with an angle grinder, drill, and welder, or buy one through McMaster.

 

[MikekiM]

I am also looking for a factory TJ rear tow hook with original hardware (Especially Flange-Nut) if possible. Hoping someone might have one lying around somewhere . Thanks in advance.

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[AutoCrat]

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I am definitely keen and will take it. Please let me know how we can move forward. Thanks a ton.

 

[MikekiM]

I am definitely keen and will take it. Please let me know how we can move forward. Thanks a ton.

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[Jeme]

I think if you added a trailer hitch the factory tow hook is a no go? Anyone with experience there?