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Title: Reusing Cherokee Red Hooks after Base Plate Install
Post by: Sarz272000 on February 16, 2020, 07:50:34 pm: Ran across this and thought those of you with Jeep TrailHawks with Red Hooks May want to consider reinstalling them after base plate installation.

How to Keep Your Jeep’s Red Rescue Hooks

We got an extra set of tow bar brackets, had the ends cut off, then replaced the normal brackets with the red hooks by welding the hooks to the extra brackets. This allows us to install the brackets with the hooks back onto the Jeep anytime we like. The hooks are also extremely functional because they are mounted in the tow bar brackets which are rated for high strength. It’s definitely not something everyone will want to do. But we think it is a really cool extra step and seems to have attracted a lot of interest. So if you’re willing to buy an extra set of brackets and find a welder to do the job, it’s a great way to retain the look of your stock Jeep.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=275327&d=1581891172

More pics here
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/2019-cherokee-limited-toad-441844-4.html

Ron S
Title: Re: Reusing Cherokee Red Hooks after Base Plate Install
Post by: mikeh on February 16, 2020, 11:06:28 pm: Wow, Ron! That's pretty neat! Wouldn't have thought of that--think I'll pursue it. Thanks for posting!

Mike
Title: Re: Reusing Cherokee Red Hooks after Base Plate Install
Post by: Doneworking on February 17, 2020, 10:02:43 am: Thanks for the great idea! We have missed those cool red hooks since the day they were removed.
Title: Re: Reusing Cherokee Red Hooks after Base Plate Install
Post by: Joseph on February 17, 2020, 10:48:47 am: Slick and could be useful someday
Title: Re: Reusing Cherokee Red Hooks after Base Plate Install
Post by: ragoodsp on February 17, 2020, 04:35:18 pm: Great idea! I sold
my red hooks for $110.00 but wish I had thought of your approach!