Now THAT'S the answer I was looking for, Sisk! In fact, for a hundred bones, I actually think I will buy the damn thing anyway, just to prove them wrong. Worst case scenario, I could just put it on the '01 Jimmy instead!

Going back to the previous conversation: I was wondering if, to solve the problem of keeping tow hooks, you guys have considered installing D-ring shackles like the ones they sell at Synergy Offroad? I can't help but think there is some way you could get those on while keeping the bull bar. Maybe just use longer bolts?

 

i was looking into this already. what i noticed (on my '98 bumper anyways) is the D-rings would tend to hang lower than the front lower edge of the bumper. this is a problem,'cause you know the first time we're playing around off-road (or even on-road) those rings are gonna grab & pull down, breaking the lower bumper.

now i was looking into making a bracket to extend them farther out, so they could swing back flat (underneath) and not hit anything (namely the bumper), but i haven't finished mocking them up with a bar-yet.

 

late to the party i know...well i have grille guard and tow hooks .
just added longer bolts to the steel angles and frame worked just fine. i didnt even have to notch the valance to fit them.
but granted mine is totally homemade from angle steel and scrapyard find.
(came off a cherokee ) works though.

i will have to get pics, i think the ones in album dont show that at all.

be sure to post up what the finish result is...

 

i'd like to see that pic. been thinking of putting a brush guard on if i can find one. but like i hear oh the brush guard becomes a big tow hook. no it dont not for the kinda pulling you need to get yourself or someone else out of a ditch.

 

the steel angle slid into the frame and i drilled out the tow hook and the mounting holes to take a slightly bigger bolt . the tow hooks went right on bottom of frame under exactly where they were mounted. the steel angle took there place inside the open end of the frame.

i can get more pics if that helps. night shot not the best.

 

What size bit did you use for drilling, and what size bolts (diameter, length)?

 

could you get one of the whole guard with tow hooks. would help alot . thanks

 

can do on the pics.
1/2" dia. grade 8. length was 2.5" i think. will double chk with pics.
i have pics in the album...not close up though.

 

 

alright thanks man