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Old 07-23-2010, 03:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am new to this site and I already like it a lot, lots of help. I did a search for front tow hook options on my 03 Rubicon and didnt find a whole bunch. The last time i got real stuck I had to strap a winch cable to the front bumper and rack and it bent it pretty good. I am looking for options for a front tow point on my bike. I contacted the atv-guru guy and I am looking for somthing like that but he only makes them for rincons. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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This is what I did to my '05 Rubicon





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Oh and while i was at it I did this to the rear as
when I strapped it down it helped to keep the fenders
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I like that but I feel like my bumper would still bend thats why im looking for some way to connect to the frame.
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Welcome, all the aftermarket bumpers your going to find are going to be a bolt over bumper therefore the support is still the original bumper. The only options I know of is welding in stronger supports to the original or completely building a front bumper. If your just wanting something to pull off of you should be able to build a tow hook that will attach to the main frame or just a cable hooked to the frame and pull off of the cable (having a loop easy to get at).
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Just a hook welded to a bolt is what I used on the rear until I needed a ball for the trailer. I have not found one that has
both that I like enough to buy and the ball gets me by.



Here's what I have on the front, I call it the WINCHIT®.
It's mine and I have a patent on it.






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Just a hook welded to a bolt is what I used on the rear until I needed a ball for the trailer. I have not found one that has
both that I like enough to buy and the ball gets me by.



Here's what I have on the front, I call it the WINCHIT®.
It's mine and I have a patent on it.






Now you can't do the whole "I have a patent on it" with all those pictures and not throw in a source/ price!
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Now you can't do the whole "I have a patent on it" with all those pictures and not throw in a source/ price!
I never produced or sold them. A lot of work for just one.
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And post a picture on here and when someone starts producing them bam patent lawsuit, instant money. Pretty smart business man rubiranch, lmao.
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Rubi you should make a couple and sell them to the fine folks on this great forum.
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