Using Factory Tow Hooks with Westin MAX Bull Bar # 46-43635-23635 on 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Question:

Im curious if this product will fit the front factory bumper on a 2012 4-door Jeep Wrangler JK? I would like to keep my original factory bumper and add both a winch and a bull bar, and this is the first product I have seen that appears to offer both while retaining the factory look. Do you have any pictures from other jeep owners that have purchased and installed this product on their jeep? Im also curious if in fact this does work with the factory front bumper, does it also work with the factory front tow hooks that are already installed on my front bumper, or would the location of my factory front tow hooks have to be relocated? Thanks

asked by: Chris J

Expert Reply:

The Westin MAX Bull Bar w/ Winch Mount you referenced, part # 46-43635-23635 will indeed fit the factory bumper on your 2012 Wrangler Unlimited. I have provided a photo of the installed Bull Bar that Westin shows on the install sheet.

To install the Bull Bar, you will need to remove the factory tow hooks, which won't be able to be reused. Westin offers an optional tow hook that can be fastened to the winch tray, part # 46-3005. As you can see in the provided photo, it's possible to use two tow hooks.

expert reply by: Mike L