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It has been quite awhile since I have been on here, but there is a lot of knowledge here. I need help.

If all goes well tomorrow, I will be trading in the FJ on a JK Jeep. This is happening because I can't tow the FJ. The Jeep is towable.

I am looking for a front bumper with strong shackle mounts. I plan on attaching the tow bar to the shackle mounts. I would like a bumper with a winch mount that is within the frame rails. I don't want one were the winch is mounted on top like an afterthought.

Thanks for the help.

mike

mbisson wrote:It has been quite awhile since I have been on here, but there is a lot of knowledge here. I need help.

If all goes well tomorrow, I will be trading in the FJ on a JK Jeep. This is happening because I can't tow the FJ. The Jeep is towable.

I am looking for a front bumper with strong shackle mounts. I plan on attaching the tow bar to the shackle mounts. I would like a bumper with a winch mount that is within the frame rails. I don't want one were the winch is mounted on top like an afterthought.

Thanks for the help.

mike

Mike -

Nice to hear from you. Good luck with the JK; it's a fine vehicle, but it's no FJ

Regarding the bumper: Most JK bumpers set the winch on top out of necessity. The front sway bar (especially on the Rubicon) and frame rails limit winch positions. If you want to tow by the bumper shackle mounts (as opposed to having a mount built off the JK's frame), I'd suggest the ARB bumper. It is the strongest mount design, is air-bag certified (the only one), and has shackle mounts integrated into the bumper. Like all JK bumpers, the winch sits in a pocket, and is not completely inside the bumper.

THere are many bumpers available for the JK, and most have shackle mounts. Best bet is to try to look at as many as possible (maybe go to a Jeep run or check out a Jeep forum such as myjeeprocks.com) and see what looks best to you.

Just curious - why wasn't the FJ towable ? Did you have the manual trans with full-time 4wd ?

Hi Larry,

No the Toyota's just are not towable. Something about the transfer case. I will try myjeeprocks. I know you got some jeep people overhere and maybe they will have some thoughts.

I know the FJ is superior in many ways, but I am going to start traveling and need something towable. I will miss the FJ though.

Thanks, mike

Happy traveling Mike. Good to 'see' you!

-JG-

Hi Mike,

Good to hear from you. There is a dedicated JK forum too. I like the 4-Door JK a lot.

http://www.jk-forum.com/

I saw an FJ being flat towed behind a motor home. Not sure it was a 2 wheel or not but I know there are drive shaft disconnects for a lot of different types of cars so they can be flat towed. Some are electric and others manual. Have you check to see if there are any for the FJ?