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Quick towbar question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mb82, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. Aug 26, 2007
    mb82

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    Where should I put the mounts for my HF towbar. I was thinking just inside of the framerails and I will end up putting my recovery points just outside of the framerails so I can brace them down the frame for strength.




    And yes today I am hopefully going to work on Chia some, might even pull him out into the street just for some fun.
     
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    Patrick

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    Typically, the farther apart, the better. Adjustable tow bar I assume?
     
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    mb82

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    Yeah it is. I was wondering if further apart= better. It would make sense that that would be true.


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    would it be ok to go a few inches outside of the framerails on the bumper? or will I bend the bumper doing that?
     
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    jeepfreak81

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    I was always taught as close to the framerails as possible.
     
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    mortten

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    mb82

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    Too late. Mine went just outside of the framerails. Not a problem though because I was planing on bracing the bumper back to the frame there soon.
     
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    sparky

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    mb82

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    It must have been while I was at the beach because I don't remember. Sorry Sparky.
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2007
    clay

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    Here is some pics of how I did mine
     
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