OEM tow hooks vs. D Rings

[PatrickM]

Thank you. Found it. That's a pretty good chunk out of the bottom of the bumper. The instructions didn't mention the lower skid plate so I'll look at the Jeep and see. Thx!

I almost installed the Warn D Ring. I have the steel Mopar Rubicon bumper with the skid pan. I found that I'd need to cut out two places on the bottom of the bumper that also held two of the bolt points for the skid pan, and felt that it made re-installation of the skid pan problematical, but it compromised the structure of the bumper.

I'm looking now at the maxims 3. Did you, or anybody instal them? On a molar rubicon bumper?

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[AnnDee4444]

I almost installed the Warn D Ring. I have the steel Mopar Rubicon bumper with the skid pan. I found that I'd need to cut out two places on the bottom of the bumper that also held two of the bolt points for the skid pan, and felt that it made re-installation of the skid pan problematical, but it compromised the structure of the bumper.

I'm looking now at the maxims 3. Did you, or anybody instal them? On a molar rubicon bumper?

Which Maximus-3 D-rings are you referring to? They have two different styles. I have the Tow loops, but have not installed them yet.

Tow loops: https://maximus-3.com/jl-bumper-accessories-/jl-tow-loops#/
D-Ring loops: https://maximus-3.com/jl-bumper-accessories-/jl-d-ring-loops#/​

Also, you might have luck asking your question here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/maximus-3-jl-winch-plate-accessories.17149/

 

[PatrickM]

I hadn't realised that there were two kinds, but JL1025TL TOW LLOS as they don't need the winch mount. I'm worried about cutting the bumper.

Which Maximus-3 D-rings are you referring to? They have two different styles. I have the Tow loops, but have not installed them yet.

Tow loops: https://maximus-3.com/jl-bumper-accessories-/jl-tow-loops#/
D-Ring loops: https://maximus-3.com/jl-bumper-accessories-/jl-d-ring-loops#/​

Also, you might have luck asking your question here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/maximus-3-jl-winch-plate-accessories.17149/

 

[Dr. O)lllll(O]

Yo Jeepixel, the stock front JL bumper tow hooks have SHARP EDGES and any tow ropes/nylon/poly, will FRAY/TEAR when Loaded/using just the hooks-

If a "D" ring is used with the hooks, the tow/recovery rope will only load against the 'ROUND" "D" ring-

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And if the d ring disengages from the open hook (not out of the realm of possibility), it becomes a potentially deadly projectile. Very unsafe and unsound advice. I’d rather have a bit more wear on my strap than a dangerous situation.

 

[landshark99]

I just decided to change bumpers because I do not trust two hooks

 

[AnnDee4444]

I hadn't realised that there were two kinds, but JL1025TL TOW LLOS as they don't need the winch mount. I'm worried about cutting the bumper.

I just installed these and took some detailed pictures of what needs to be trimmed on the bumper: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/maximus-3-jl-tow-loops-front-rear.31718/#post-807041

 

[Bilymac]

@Maximus-3 now has these for the rear. Might be a nice addition also.

 

[usmcss]

And if the d ring disengages from the open hook (not out of the realm of possibility), it becomes a potentially deadly projectile. Very unsafe and unsound advice. I’d rather have a bit more wear on my strap than a dangerous situation.

Couldn’t you just use 1/2” Soft Shackles?

 

[AnnDee4444]

Looks like Mopar will offer a bumper with built-in D-rings. Skip to 0:46 in the video: https://www.motor1.com/news/379383/jeep-wrangler-mopar-sema-2019/

 

[FulThrotl]

couple thoughts here.....

if you have a winch on the front of the jeep, you have a pretty good attachment point on
the end of the winch line, assuming you use something like a factor 55 rope end.

it also has the advantage of not needing the tow vehicle to actually do anything. as the
100' of rope on the spool helps things out a bit.

 

[HoundDude]

I would never use a D ring on an open tow hook (front or rear) - too easy for it too come off and become a projectile. when necessary, I use a soft shackle which is harmless should things go south:
https://www.bubbarope.com/gator-jaw-pro-synthetic-shackle

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