tow vehicle

kaydeejay wrote:

klutchdust wrote:
My tow bar fastens to plates fabricated and bolted through the aftermarket bumper into the jeeps frame using grade 8 bolts. My safety cables are fastened to the frame of the jeep. Not getting away. I don't trust manufactured baseplates after looking at some of them.

You are in great shape. I wish all hookups were as robust as yours. The chance of you having a runaway is pretty much zero!

If you have an aftermarket bumper on your jeep a decent welding shop cam build a custom fit for your application and much less than a baseplate. Friend had his pickup suddenly appear in his mirror as the baseplate failed and it was one of well known manufacturing. He was able to bring everything to a safe stop. The baseplate was removed, a welder reinforced and repaired the poor welds and he tows that full size GM like butter. How many inspect their gear after it's installed or just rely on what the seller told them. Preventive maintenance is important.