WK2 - Front recovery hooks ?

[GMWK2]

I had the new recovery hook fitted today and compared to what I had yesterday, ie nothing, I'm happy.

The photos posted by jjgc are correct.

The reality is that this is all jeep will be providing - if you want something else you better hope the aftermarket people do it.

While the new hook might not be ideal in heavy duty recovery, I think it will suit me fine for my use on the beach and dirt roads. Touch wood I'll never have to use it.

I'll keep an eye on the nudge bar which I understand is due a month or so.

[ClarkeyWKCRD]

I agree gregm. As I posted sometime ago, Murchison Products (CRDSTU) is working on skid plates and are hoping to incorporate recovery points. Like you said, something is better than nothing. I guess it's just a shame that Jeep allowed this debacle to happen.

[mhillman]

Had the official hook fitted Friday, and have just returned from 2 days of hard tracks. Did not need the hook as the car performed so well, it went where everyone else did without a problem. The new hook is a very simple design - one wonders why they didn't use this design before. Took 90 mins to fit the hook as they have to remove the front bumper. Left the air dam on, but took off the little dangly bits on both sides that don't seem to do much. The air dam seems much more tucked up than the WH. Very pleased with the car now I can go offroad - more capable than my previous stock JKU. Hill descent is awesome.

[4dmad]

Who else out there has had the new recovery hook supplied free as I have just had to pay for mine and my dealer will not front up with anything and like normal are not interested in trying to go any further up the chain with it.
Thanks to this forum I have found more information than any dealership has been able to provide.


WK2 GC Deisel Laredo

[timbotrog]

Which dealer was that?

[jjgc]

Originally Posted by mhillman

Had the official hook fitted Friday, and have just returned from 2 days of hard tracks. Did not need the hook as the car performed so well, it went where everyone else did without a problem. The new hook is a very simple design - one wonders why they didn't use this design before. Took 90 mins to fit the hook as they have to remove the front bumper. Left the air dam on, but took off the little dangly bits on both sides that don't seem to do much. The air dam seems much more tucked up than the WH. Very pleased with the car now I can go offroad - more capable than my previous stock JKU. Hill descent is awesome.

Thanks mhillman great report on the hook just what I needed, if your happy then so am I

[AJ]

some pictures would be awesome if you get a chance