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HMMWV Front Shackle mount/Tow Point dimensions

sigo

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Does anyone have the dimensions of a HMMWV front tow point/shackle mount? Specifically I need the overall length and bolt spread. I am thinking of mounting a set to the front of a Jeep.
 

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Actually just recently saw a jeep that did that. Caught my eye as they painted the shackle red. That shackle looks familiar......right down to the bolt and nut to hold it on.
 

sigo

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90Jimmy, thanks for the work on that. I didn't even consider those.

Springer, those are exactly what I was referring to. I'm looking to put a set on the front of my J53 to primarily add a connection point for a medium towbar. Problem is I'm not sure if they are too long to fit on the bumper.
 

sigo

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Looks like about 4.5"-5". Shoot, just a hair too long. I've got about 4.125" to work with. I think an overhanging mount would get the job done, but would look terrible. Thanks for the help 90Jimmy!
 

sigo

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I want something surface mount, and I need to attach a medium tow bar as well as recovery points. I considered M151 shackle mounts, but they are top mount and I don't want to grind off the large rivets that attach my bumper to the frame. I also considered M35 shackle mounts, but the large size doesn't look right on a smaller Jeep. I thought the HMMWV mounts would work out well. Any other thoughts on tow bar connection points?

I could just buy a Walmart or HorribleFreight tow bar, but I already have a medium so I'd like to use it rather than buying a cheap sketchy tow bar made of the finest Chinesium.
 
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