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Discussion starter · #1 · (Edited)
Well here it is as promised. My first DIY. Comments and criticism appreciated.

First off tow hooks were ordered from Pollard Parts Store for 170$ shipped part number is 82212577

Second I'm cheap and didn't get the lower fascia with the vents cut out (Extra 80$). So I went to the local auto store and picked up some rubber door edge trim for 12$. Bent nicely and has a glue built into the groove so that it stays on.

TOOLS NEEDED
Socket wrench
16mm socket
10mm socket
At least 2 inch extension
Razor knife
Heat gun (hair dryer may work also)
Black spray paint (optional)
Cute helper (also optional but keeps morale up)
and last but not least plenty of beers
:beerchug:

Total time for this for me was around 1 1/2 hours due to having to document everything. Should take roughly around 1 hr to complete this.

All bolts are tightened to 50nm or 37 ft lbs

Tow hook install

1.
Remove front bumper
Instructions are located here . Thanks to Schoat33 for the DIY
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2.
Remove three 10mm screws from the front of the skid plate and two push rivets from both sides of the skid plate. You can leave the back three screws in and just let it hang.
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3.
Insert the long mounting plate into the end of the bumper beam. It will snap into place when seated correctly.
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4.
Insert the smaller mounting bracket into the cross member beam. Will be difficult to insert this one as the lower radiator hose is right in the way. Did my best to get a picture of this hole. This bracket will also snap into place when seated correctly.
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5.
Insert the tow hook with the longer spacer on the end into the rail opening (don't remove the zip ties). You will have to angle it weird to get it to slide in right. Then insert the 90mm bolt into the side of the frame rail.
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6.
Then insert two of the smaller 18mm bolts into the front mounting plate
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7.
Then insert another 18mm bolt under the frame rail. There is a small hole where the bolt will go up into. This is where you'll need to use your extension.
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8.
Repeat steps 3 thru 7 again for the passenger side.
here is a picture of the smaller mounting bracket hole on the passenger side. Its behind two smaller pipes.
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Lower fascia modification

Don't have many pictures of this because my camera girl was operating the heat gun because she wanted to do more than take pictures.

1.
Hold your heat gun about 2-3inches away from the bumper and heat up a 3inch section of the vent outline and push your razor knife through the plastic. Should be soft enough to barely have to use any pressure to pull the blade. Then continue around the vent heating it back up as it cools until you make your way all the way around. Repeat for the passenger side also.
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2.
While I put on the edge trim I put her to work since she wanted to do more and had her spray all the parts black that would now be seen through the cut out vent holes.
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3.
Take out your door edge trim and cut it to 24inches. Start at the bottom on a straight part and start pushing it on. The corners are a bit hard I had to use my fingers to spread the trim wide and slide into the corner then pushed it on real hard. Again repeat for passenger side
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4.
Replace the bumper and skid plate and your done!

Finished product

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#3 ·
That looks awesome, and I like that you reused the front fascia. Great pictures and great job on the mod!

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Discussion starter · #6 ·
Thanks for the comments everybody. Was a real fun project. Have quite a few ides bouncing around in my head. Currently have an idea to custom build a roof rack with a basket built in that would replace the side rails and bolt to the existing mounting holes.

I'll post of some of the drawings that I have made from my head. They might look like a five year old drew them but they work. lol Maybe I could get some feedback and concerns from what you think of the drawings.
 
#7 ·
That is an interesting method/posture to spray paint.

Lounging, rattle can held gangster style. Right close to the work.
Come at me, bro!

At least the hair is tied back so OSHA won't get after you, eh

good work, good write up, thanks for taking the time, this kind of stuff is what makes this forum so great
 
#8 ·
Fantastic write up and it looks professionally done. Good job mate ;)
 
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Metaxa said:
That is an interesting method/posture to spray paint.

Lounging, rattle can held gangster style. Right close to the work.
Come at me, bro!

At least the hair is tied back so OSHA won't get after you, eh
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HAHAHA shes an art major she paints all the time.

And thanks again everybody. Really like the outcome of this. :pepper:
 
#13 ·
I know where I'm coming to, when I buy my tow hooks.....bookmarked! :notworthy:
 
#14 ·
I know this is an old thread, but wondering if anybody knows if the tow hook mounting holes are the same for 2010 and older models? Is it just the bumper fascia that changed?
 
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Mopar tow hooks 82212577

Reef said:
I know this is an old thread, but wondering if anybody knows if the tow hook mounting holes are the same for 2010 and older models? Is it just the bumper fascia that changed?
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Another year has passed and I'm bringing this thread back to life (again). I thought I'd respond for the benefit of other people with the same question. Yes, the mopar tow hooks fit older models. I installed them on my 2010 patriot, everything fit fine without any special modifications. I think the part number is the same for all patriots. One seller advertises it as compatible with all model year patriots (see rocky-road.com/patriot). They were more expensive so I just bought mine from ebay because it was a lot cheaper. Amazon was $5 more. You can also buy the tow hooks from mopartpartsoverstock.com for $156.40 plus shipping.

After you install it, and get to putting the bumper fascia back on, the only difference here is that there's no actual cutout waiting to be cut on the dotted lines like on the 2011 plastic fascia, but if you look at pictures of the trail rated version with the tow hooks stock, you can see where the cutouts are supposed to be and do it yourself pretty easily. There's an available flat space on the bumper there where you can cut out a rectangle for the tow hooks.

The part number is Mopar 82212577.
 
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Originally Posted by psaulesl
Courtesy my dealer..

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Here's what I bought, and what I paid (CDN)

The picture above # 15 are the tow hooks. They have been noted by others as p/n 5115268AB and 269AB . These are superseded by 5115268AC and 5115269AC. I paid $160.65 EACH.

The brackets for them are items # 25 and 26.
# 25 P/N 5116357AC (you need 2) I paid $13.90 ea
# 26 P/N 5116361AB (you need 2) I paid $10.25 ea.


Crossing fingers - I should have them in a week or two.
Just need some help with bolt sizes and lengths
I just had front and rear tow hooks installed
On my 2014 patriot since they do not come
With them anymore. The pair of (2) Mopar front tow hooks
Was $175 and free fed ex shipping from justforjeeps.com
The pair came as a set with all the bolts and brackets
And detailed instructions. Justforjeeps.com will now
Have this mopar boxed set and the mopar part
Number is 82212577, $175 with free shipping. Much less than buying
the parts separately. http://www.justforjeeps.com/
Ask for Peter Catanese 888-651-5337
I had my auto body shop Angry Owl auto in Jordan
New York install the front and rear two hooks,
And he had to remove the front section with the
Headlights and bumper cover and grill which un clipped
Fast to expose the metal actual bumper.
He then cut the fake vents out near the fog
Lights with a jig saw and sanded the rough edges.
One hint for other installers , we found that the driver side bolt
For the back end of the tow hook where it attaches through the
Chassis frame is a longer bolt than the passenger
Side. They look the same and the instructions
Do say it is longer and the longer bolt is needed on the
Driver side to reach the special clip.
They look good installed and will help in an
Emergency.
The rear tow hook installed well also. The bumper
Cover needs to be removed and the gasoline
Evaporator on the driver side rear needs to be unbolted
To get the large bolts though the frame. Also the
Long 4-5 inch bolts are pressed into the rear
Tow hook at the factory and they do not come
Out. They are pressed into the hook and fit
Through the chassis hikes with bushings perfectly.
Many jeep parts web sites think you need to buy
Long bolts at a hardware store but the specially
Made long unthreaded shouldered bolts from mopar are perfect length
And diameters. Angry Owl Auto in Jordan ,New York on route 31, not far
From Syracuse did cut a smaller Hole in the rear bumper that
Was needed and it looks great, no big rectangle hole.
Just a small round hole is needed. He is reasonably priced
So give him a call at . (315) 689-0111 for an appointment.
He is very meticulous.
Good luck

Turkey
 
#20 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by psaulesl
Courtesy my dealer..

Report this image


Here's what I bought, and what I paid (CDN)

The picture above # 15 are the tow hooks. They have been noted by others as p/n 5115268AB and 269AB . These are superseded by 5115268AC and 5115269AC. I paid $160.65 EACH.

The brackets for them are items # 25 and 26.
# 25 P/N 5116357AC (you need 2) I paid $13.90 ea
# 26 P/N 5116361AB (you need 2) I paid $10.25 ea.


Crossing fingers - I should have them in a week or two.
Just need some help with bolt sizes and lengths
I just had front and rear tow hooks installed
On my 2014 patriot since they do not come
With them anymore. The pair of (2) Mopar front tow hooks
Was $175 and free fed ex shipping from justforjeeps.com
The pair came as a set with all the bolts and brackets
And detailed instructions. Justforjeeps.com will now
Have this mopar boxed set and the mopar part
Number is 82212577, $175 with free shipping. Much less than buying
the parts separately. http://www.justforjeeps.com/
Ask for Peter Catanese 888-651-5337
I had my auto body shop Angry Owl auto in Jordan
New York install the front and rear two hooks,
And he had to remove the front section with the
Headlights and bumper cover and grill which un clipped
Fast to expose the metal actual bumper.
He then cut the fake vents out near the fog
Lights with a jig saw and sanded the rough edges.
One hint for other installers , we found that the driver side bolt
For the back end of the tow hook where it attaches through the
Chassis frame is a longer bolt than the passenger
Side. They look the same and the instructions
Do say it is longer and the longer bolt is needed on the
Driver side to reach the special clip.
They look good installed and will help in an
Emergency.
The rear tow hook installed well also. The bumper
Cover needs to be removed and the gasoline
Evaporator on the driver side rear needs to be unbolted
To get the large bolts though the frame. Also the
Long 4-5 inch bolts are pressed into the rear
Tow hook at the factory and they do not come
Out. They are pressed into the hook and fit
Through the chassis hikes with bushings perfectly.
Many jeep parts web sites think you need to buy
Long bolts at a hardware store but the specially
Made long unthreaded shouldered bolts from mopar are perfect length
And diameters. Angry Owl Auto in Jordan ,New York on route 31, not far
From Syracuse did cut a smaller Hole in the rear bumper that
Was needed and it looks great, no big rectangle hole.
Just a small round hole is needed. He is reasonably priced
So give him a call at . (315) 689-0111 for an appointment.
He is very meticulous.
Good luck
 
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