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<blockquote data-quote="ScepterToad" data-source="post: 458994" data-attributes="member: 25142"><p>So, in an effort to save $500, I found an installed but not used Demco tabless tow bar for the Jeep. I got it from etrailer and it came today. I paid $38 for it. All parts included and it looks new (not used). My guess is it was used for one of their installation videos. Anyway, since I have the aftermarket bumper, I don’t have the OE bumper mounts, which are needed for the tow bar. Bummer. So, I figure I’ll make 2 plates out of 1/2” stock and bolt them to the tow bar using the factor mounting holes and bolts, and then bolt them to the crash bar under the Jeep. I figure it’s pretty strong given that it’s designed (or so I think) to stop the Jeep from riding up the back of a car if I were to hit someone. Anyone have thoughts on that? Strong enough? Should I back it up with gussets welded behind to the frame? Thoughts? I’d use the lower two holes in the crash bar.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]124599[/ATTACH]</p><p>EDIT: Gussets would have to be in front of the crash bar due to the sway bar mount.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScepterToad, post: 458994, member: 25142"] So, in an effort to save $500, I found an installed but not used Demco tabless tow bar for the Jeep. I got it from etrailer and it came today. I paid $38 for it. All parts included and it looks new (not used). My guess is it was used for one of their installation videos. Anyway, since I have the aftermarket bumper, I don’t have the OE bumper mounts, which are needed for the tow bar. Bummer. So, I figure I’ll make 2 plates out of 1/2” stock and bolt them to the tow bar using the factor mounting holes and bolts, and then bolt them to the crash bar under the Jeep. I figure it’s pretty strong given that it’s designed (or so I think) to stop the Jeep from riding up the back of a car if I were to hit someone. Anyone have thoughts on that? Strong enough? Should I back it up with gussets welded behind to the frame? Thoughts? I’d use the lower two holes in the crash bar. [ATTACH type="full" alt="8AAEA53E-31D7-43C2-9848-86CC9594FAF8.jpeg"]124599[/ATTACH] EDIT: Gussets would have to be in front of the crash bar due to the sway bar mount. [/QUOTE]
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