Why in the world would your factory tow hook not be bolted down 😄. They bolt directly to the frame and are plenty strong for recoveries. They aren't closed, but there's no reason for a strap or soft shackle to fall off of that if you're paying even a slight bit of attention. Not knocking an aftermarket bumper, but this seems like fear mongering for no legitimate reason.
You're right. It's bolted good and ready. And I'm def not trying to scare people. But accidents happen. People don't always check that to make sure it hasn't been loose for some reason or the other and then the unthinkable happens. Personally, I've checked. I do all my checks. Otherwise I wouldn't have attempted that recovery. Ask Factor55 who leads in recovery gear if they would trust a stock tow hook in the back of a Jeep for a snatch. Ask ANY recovery company if they would trust that point for quick snatches.
Couple of observations: 1. You have a dangly doo (cable) hanging down. Check your rear bumper reveal. 2. I was educated to have inertia killer hanging on the snatch line. If it does loose a connection point the inertia killer will fall and take the line with it. You hade a huge mud puddle ready made! Soak a blanket and hang it over the snatch line.
Lol. No that was wiring for my rear lights that was connected to old bumper with zip ties to hide it. Once the new bumper got put on I put it back and zip tied in place again. Thanks for the heads up though!
