When I installed my Dirtworx rear bumper, I had to drill the same 4 holes. Just removing the rear nuts on the gas tank skid plate studs let the rear of the gas tank drop and provide sufficient room for me to get the bolts through to the bumper. That could be the case also with the Warn, hopefully. I did not lower the gas tank all the way.
It’s amazing how dumb I feel sometimes when I read some of your posts...”Evap equipment???”
Not all frame tie-ins block the hole or space that would be used for a tow hook mounted on the side of the frame. My previous TJ had both a frame tie-in and a frame-side mounted tow hook. My present TJ has a frame tie-in but no frame side tow hook though there is space for one. My Dirt Worx rear bumper has shackle tabs so no tow hook is required. I was actually kinda surprised just now when I went to go look that my present TJ doesn't have side tow hooks, I though it did... memory is the second thing to go when you get old.
... memory is the second thing to go when you get old.
No problemo! I’m used to it, and it just opens the door to learn more! Thanks...
Well, don’t keep inquiring minds not quite of age in the dark.@Jerry Bransford, I hope what goes first isn't what I think it is. I'm starting to get up there
Great job and it looks awesome. Now sell it too me, lol
I’m sure it’s the same here. It sucks because all the bumpers with a receiver hitch built in say “not rated for towing.” Of course, the reason it’s there is to serve as a recovery point. If it can serve as that, why can’t you also safely tow wit it? On another unnamed forum @Jerry Bransford said the reason they say “not rated for towing” is because lawyers got involved. To quote, “The "Not rated for towing" thing is usually the manufacturer's attorney way of limiting their liability. Lots of bumpers with receiver hitches used to be rated for towing but no longer are? Right, it's apparent the lawyers got involved.
So we'd have to assume that while some may truly not be strong enough, I'd have to assume that most with a 2" receiver hitch are going to be fine for towing. You just have to make sure it either comes with safety chain attach points or you have a welder add them.“
How does one know that?
It just defeats the point to have to add a frame mounted tow hitch under the bumper, since it destroys your departure angle. I don’t know how many times I’ve hit that thing. Of course, the TJ is known for hitting it’s a— often. Just hoped this Warn Bumper would allow me to tow so I could get rid of the tow hitch and recover my better departure angles. So how does one know if the bumper and receiver hitch are up to towing?