Man it has been busy here at the farm lately so my 2 new-to-me XJs from auction are sitting in various places in the yard. I need to relocate one as it is basically blocking our driveway. No worries, I think. I have a big F-250 Super Duty a winch and all the recovery equipment I need. Can't start it by the way as there is something wrong with the motor on this one (which will be my parts XJ anyway) and though it starts, the sounds and roughness produced are painful to hear. Anyway, I have to move it both forward and reverse. I have it moved forward enough using the tow hook inserted into the front. Now the rear is a different story. Where can I hook up to for recovery!? It has this massive skid plate and nothing until the suspension and rear driveline. I do see the receiver for the hook used in the rear just to the 1 oclock position from the left tailpipe that is apparently used only for holding the Jag down on it's maiden voyage and is not to be used for towing. Though in my situation I think I would be fine to use it IF I could figure out what thread it is since the front tow hook doesn't fit (too big) - and this is on purpose so people don't use it for regular towing. Anybody have any suggestions?

 

Find someone with an F-Type, many and I reckon most were sold with the rear tie down hook still in the boot/trunk/hatch (mine included).
It's a smallish black thing with a smaller thread than the front tow hook and reverse threaded as well.

 

Lol, well it is a good suggestion at least, but I live in a white a rural area and have probably the most Jags of anyone in 100 sq.miles at least! I did *try* to talk to an F-Type owner at Lowe's one day. Only One I have ever seen not driving by when I'm on the highway, but I I was in my farm truck wearing my overalls and this guy was clearly an older wealthy gentleman who felt it beneath him to have a conversation with me. He even scoffed when I mentioned I had 3 of my own as though he didn't believe me 😂 No skin off my back. Thanks for the suggestion though.