[Se7endust1]

I haven't hit the ditch in over a decade in a variety of vehicles, but they are calling for 200" of snow for us this winter. Where is the most secure/study place to hook on for a couple tugs if need be?

Edit: blizzaks and a shovel will be equipped during winter months

 

[SrtJake]

From the rear,I would snatch the axle.From the front..umm no idea.

 

[79Steeler]

I would pack up and move to Arizona or Florida quick.

 

[J&D's SRT's]

Buy a beater.

Jim

 

[Se7endust1]

I would pack up and move to Arizona or Florida quick.

There is no oil there

 

[Jack_Toepfer]

I put a hitch on mine.

 

[Se7endust1]

Buy a beater.

Jim

Beaters are about $2000 over priced in these parts...not too worried about the winter.

 

[championjeep]

From the rear,I would snatch the axle.From the front..umm no idea.

Never snatch from the axle.....ever

 

[SrtJake]

Ok maybe snatch was the wrong word.Hook to the rear axle.Where else are you gonna grab it from,and why not the axle?

 

[Se7endust1]

Ok maybe snatch was the wrong word.Hook to the rear axle.Where else are you gonna grab it from,and why not the axle?

I think that's putting a lot of stress on the suspension and drivetrain...

 

[Silver srt8]

I too have pondered this....considering the jeep is my wife's ride.....it's bound to end up in the pucker brush this winter...

 

[mondo]

Ok maybe snatch was the wrong word.Hook to the rear axle.Where else are you gonna grab it from,and why not the axle?

Maybe the rear wiper???...........

 

[Blown-WK]

You could bolt a tow ring on the K-member in the front and on one of the two body braces in the rear that stick down under the rear cargo area. That is where the aftermarket hitches bolt to anyways.

 

[championjeep]

You could bolt a tow ring on the K-member in the front and on one of the two body braces in the rear that stick down under the rear cargo area. That is where the aftermarket hitches bolt to anyways.

What he said. If you arent gonna do something like that best thing would be to call a tow truck. Snatching or pulling on the axle can potentailly damage rear end, u joints, tranny, ect. Really not worth the risk to save a few bucks.

 

[nighthawk306]

where would a tow truck hook up to then to pull you out, both for the front or rear other than the diffs?

 

[championjeep]

where would a tow truck hook up to then to pull you out, both for the front or rear other than the diffs?

If they know what they are doing they will find a spot on the frame to hook to. but if they were to pull from an axle and screw something up its not coming out of your pocket.

 

[kmitch80]

Depending on how stuck you are, the axle wouldnt be bad... if your deep in, then yeah not the axle. Buy yourself a hidden hitch, 100 bucks, then you will have somewhere to hook up to.

 

[Jeep Trick]

There is no oil there

Got oil here in Florida, they just wont let you go and get it

Also with the front you don't want to tear up the front spoiler by pulling up on it with a tow rope, back would probably be better

 

[Se7endust1]

I'll crawl under there and see what im working with as far as places to mount those tow rings. I think that could be a legit solution. The problem with the tow truck is that there aren't that many...could be waiting multiple hours before one shows up. I figure if im in the ditch, there must be 100+ others already on the list thanks for the help fellas

 

[Se7endust1]

Actually, I know a guy that works at a fab shop...I'll see what he thinks as far as welding something up. I'll post pics up if/when we get the project up and going