Flat tow question
04-28-2013, 06:07 PM
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Flat tow question
Can you, and does anyone flat tow their Jeep by using the shackle mounts on bumpers? A lot of companies say not to use that as a tow point. Isn't that the strongest point? Thought about making new ends for my Blue Ox Tow bar when I get a new bumper to fit around the shackle mounts and put a pin through that. Does anyone do this?
04-28-2013, 06:13 PM
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I do it and it seems to work just fine. I thought the same thing as you about the shackle brackets being a strong point. My tow bar is made by Warrior and they have D-Ring brackets that are sold separately.
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04-28-2013, 08:03 PM
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Roadmaster sells towbar attachment brackets that are made to replace the D-rings on the Rugged Ridge bumper. Any bumper that you can winch with can certainly be used for flat towing. I did it for thousands of miles.