Tow eye for my Summit

[RichSNJ]

So I too just looked and have no Tow Eye included. I checked the manual and it says "if Equipped" next to it in the picture, so I don't know if that means its some kind of option since nobody apparently has one... I checked mopar parts and there appears to be 2 different options, a longer one (68469427AA), and a shorter one (68497385AA), for 17 and 19 dollars respectively...

Since I'd like to have one in there, does anybody know which one is correct? They are part 4 and 5 in the attached image.

 

[jeepgirl2022]

So I too just looked and have no Tow Eye included. I checked the manual and it says "if Equipped" next to it in the picture, so I don't know if that means its some kind of option since nobody apparently has one... I checked mopar parts and there appears to be 2 different options, a longer one (68469427AA), and a shorter one (68497385AA), for 17 and 19 dollars respectively...

Since I'd like to have one in there, does anybody know which one is correct? They are part 4 and 5 in the attached image.


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you maybe able to determine that by looking where it should be in the spare tire area, i think there is an actual mark in the styrafoam for it.

 

[Sarge]

OMG, that's awful Maybe you have a stray magnetic field under your house

Well, it's only been at my house for two hours, and then straight to San Diego. Auto high beams wouldn't turn on the high beams tonight or last night on multiple occasions when there would seem to be no reason for them not to turn on (no light sources or other cars, totally dark), and my last one was that way too sometimes. Maybe that's how they all are?

I have no idea what I'm supposed to do if it gets stuck and I need a front recovery point. The cap in the bumper where you would normally screw in a tow eye has nothing behind it (nor does the rear). I've never seen any modern car where there was no place for a front or rear tow eye to screw in unless it had tow hooks. You can use the tow hitch in the rear, obviously, but to have no front recovery point??? Explains why the tow eye wasn't in the spare tire/tools kit. Strange that the bumpers have the cutouts for the eye, and the manual shows it in the kit... but... nothing?

 

[Sarge]

you maybe able to determine that by looking where it should be in the spare tire area, i think there is an actual mark in the styrafoam for it.

There is, but you can't use it if there's nothing to screw it into. I pulled the caps on my front and rear bumpers and there's nothing there (see post above). WTF? I don't care about the rear (I'd use the hitch anyway), but the front? Nothing?

 

[eleceng1979]

1. They never break down and require towing because you bought the SR, only lower trims break, occasionally the overland’s.
2. Just use the trademarked Jeep wave to flag another Jeeper to help push you by hand.
3. Get on here and ask @JeepCares for help when you breakdown and need a tow.
4. We know we can’t read the manual due to most being men and it is wrong about having the ability and equipment provided to tow.
5. Buy another SR and hope it has the required equipment, it takes at least 4 tries.
6. It’s a Jeep, they don’t get stuck.
7. Press the SOS button only to realize it is a subscription service that didn’t activate when new and cost $ despite being in the free trial period.

Seems legit! For $70K+ I would be satisfied with those solutions above. No tuggies for all SR’s, got it. Where do I sign?

 

[eleceng1979]

I found the necessary Mopar accessories to purchase in order to be able to screw in your recovery eye. It is Mopar part #OU812 superseded by #8675309. Both are out of stock at every dealer and factory due to global pandemics and supply chain constraints. However, every online reseller of authorized Mopar accessories has them in stock.

Amazon Link to 8675309

 

[Sarge]

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I found the necessary Mopar accessories to purchase in order to be able to screw in your recovery eye. It is Mopar part #OU812 superseded by #8675309. Both are out of stock at every dealer and factory due to global pandemics and supply chain constraints. However, every online reseller of authorized Mopar accessories has them in stock.

Amazon Link to 8675309

Ah. So, a suction cup mount with a Prince Albert mod. Perfect. I'm surprised it wasn't in the tool kit. Maybe it pops down, like an oxygen mask, when you press the SOS button.

 

[RichSNJ]

I have no idea what I'm supposed to do if it gets stuck and I need a front recovery point. The cap in the bumper where you would normally screw in a tow eye has nothing behind it (nor does the rear). I've never seen any modern car where there was no place for a front or rear tow eye to screw in unless it had tow hooks. You can use the tow hitch in the rear, obviously, but to have no front recovery point??? Explains why the tow eye wasn't in the spare tire/tools kit. Strange that the bumpers have the cutouts for the eye, and the manual shows it in the kit... but... nothing?

OMG! Now I have to go pull mine too, but I guess I'll find the same thing, that's freaking embarrassing

 

[RichSNJ]

Well, it's only been at my house for two hours, and then straight to San Diego. Auto high beams wouldn't turn on the high beams tonight or last night on multiple occasions when there would seem to be no reason for them not to turn on (no light sources or other cars, totally dark), and my last one was that way too sometimes. Maybe that's how they all are?

I at first hated the prospect of the auto high beams, I tried them on my '19 and didn't care for them because I couldn't turn the high beams on when I wanted to. A few months ago while driving on dark mountain roads I tried them again and I *loved* them.... I'm happy to say that they work really well and I use them all the time now.

 

[Jake22]

Only EXPORT* models get reinforced/threaded - front/rear bumper beams & recovery tow bolts....case closed!

 

[eleceng1979]

So NA market manuals and bumper covers show they are required to be pulled/winched. So how the hell does a dead WL actually get pulled onto a roll back? Per the manual, not possible. Do anything else and risk damage and void the warranty. Go lease a vehicle, it dies, gets towed to the dealer, you damage the suspension and get sued all because Jeep is stupid. I will say it again, It is f’n sad the cheapest Kia in the USA has them, and this luxury vehicle doesn’t. And to make it even worse, it’s Jeep, with their go anywhere 4x4 mentality.

My point is this. The NA manual shows incorrect instructions and hardware not equipped. The front struts use a virtual ball joint above the tire, there is 0 strength down low. The front clip is all welded aluminum bolted to other steel subframe parts. There is little to no chance that anyone drags one onto a rollback without some sort of damage. The entire bottom below the motor is fake plastic carpet/smooth, covering all access until behind the oil pan. To add insult to injury, Jeep made the bumper cover with pop outs in order to install the eye.

Just ignore me, I’m another dumbass with no common sense who jumped ship. Jeep clearly didn’t do any owner a disservice with this steaming pile. Ignore the manual as it isn’t right, great strategy. Good luck.

 

[Jake22]

I’m a dumbass with no common sense who jumped ship.

no debate there 😵‍💫

 

[Sarge]

The NA manual shows incorrect instructions and hardware not equipped. The front struts use a virtual ball joint above the tire, there is 0 strength down low. The front clip is all welded aluminum bolted to other steel subframe parts. There is little to no chance that anyone drags one onto a rollback without some sort of damage. The entire bottom below the motor is fake plastic carpet/smooth, covering all access until behind the oil pan. To add insult to injury, Jeep made the bumper cover with pop outs in order to install the eye.

The manual has a lot of mistakes, but complete lack of ANY forward-looking, safe flatbed towing connection is just beyond the pale. Every CAR I've had - and I mean station wagon - not car-based-SUV - has had this as standard. A solution is needed. I was contemplating trying to fit the Overland tow hooks into the SR front fascia, but now it's practically a necessity, with not so much as a tow eye to hook to up front.

I don't really care about the rear, since the tow hitch works fine for that, but ZERO recovery points in the front, on the only trim with an eLSD? On a car that's not exactly the most reliable thing on earth, that's also marketed as off road capable? It better be really capable. God help anyone who has car trouble on a boat ramp, etc. who needs a pull.

 

[Jake22]

Contemplating fitting Overland tow hooks to the SR fascia

@Sarge...don't forget skid plates & trail rated badges!

 

[Jake22]

TOW EYE — IF EQUIPPED (export models only)

 Vehicle may come equipped with a front tow eye that can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
 Tow eye must only be used for roadside emergencies. Use with an appropriate device in accordance with highway code (rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in preparation for transport via a tow truck.
 Tow eye must not be used to move the vehicle off the road or where there are obstacles.
 Do not use the tow eye for tow truck hookup or highway towing.
 Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle.
 Do not use a chain with a tow eye.
 Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye.

 

[Jake22]

Summit's the only model w/eLSD

 

[Jake22]

WTF...no tow tooks on the all new GRAND Highlander
3.5" shorter than Grand Cherokee L

 

[Jake22]

@Sarge #SafariLife
3.0L BMW TTD, 8spd ZF, 7800lb towing capacity...etc.

 

[Jake22]

 

[RichSNJ]

The manual has a lot of mistakes, but complete lack of ANY forward-looking, safe flatbed towing connection is just beyond the pale. Every CAR I've had - and I mean station wagon - not car-based-SUV - has had this as standard. A solution is needed. I was contemplating trying to fit the Overland tow hooks into the SR front fascia, but now it's practically a necessity, with not so much as a tow eye to hook to up front.

I don't really care about the rear, since the tow hitch works fine for that, but ZERO recovery points in the front, on the only trim with an eLSD? On a car that's not exactly the most reliable thing on earth, that's also marketed as off road capable? It better be really capable. God help anyone who has car trouble on a boat ramp, etc. who needs a pull.

So I looked last night and of course you're completely correct and there's no mount in the front. I too was a boy scout and don't want to be stuck in a ditch someday without having the ability to get out, but I'm not ready for the winch upgrade yet.

I'm thinking I'm going to pull off the cover under the engine and see what the frame situation looks like, with the hopes of maybe being able to bolt something like this on. Don't know if anybody has ever looked under that cover yet...