Well after looking into doing this I have decided to take the plunge.

Went to the dealer and found out that the block-off plate in the facia is only $20.00 so if it gets ruined in the cutting process then I'm only out the $20.00.

Anyhow.... one thing I am trying is that after talking to a friend, he suggested taking the panel to a body shop and have them use a hot-knife to cut out the slots for the hooks. Hopefully they can cut it out and make it look decent.

I'll have some pic's as soon as I get this done.

Meantime...if anyone has a suggestion, or a tip then let me know.

 

Why not just spend the $20 on the facia that already has the cutouts?

 

This is what I wanted to do. However after talking with the parts guy we figured out that the chrome bumpers have a completely different style block-off plate....

So its either cut out the one I have, or wait until Mopar comes out with a new plate.

 

Weird, tow hooks were an available option on my SLT. I wonder what they do at the factory when you order tow hooks with an SLT (Chrome bumper)

And they come standard on the TRX - which has a painted bumper - doesn't it?

 

TRX-4 has them standard.

 

Does the TRX-4 have painted or chrome bumpers?

 

here you can see how the front openings are different between the trx and sport.
also, the sport has the one piece bumper.

 

Ah, I get it. The TRX painted bumper opening looks the same as the Chrome bumper opening.

 

I wonder if Mopar will come out with this plate pre-cut.

 

I like the look