mounting points for tow hooks

ProjectAviator · 04-10-2012, 09:24 PM

I am looking to put some tow hooks on my 02 Limited. Where is the best place to mount them?

Tim

Triton8273 · 04-10-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectAviator

I am looking to put some tow hooks on my 02 Limited. Where is the best place to mount them?

Tim

Where the bolt holes are in the frame?

Teejay4490 · 04-10-2012, 11:09 PM

Yeah the bolt holes were the cutouts are in the bumper...

jrford · 04-11-2012, 08:40 AM

this is the thread your looking for,
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=220875

*Wills05xlt4x4* · 04-11-2012, 09:43 AM

don't forget if youre getting them in the junk yard they also came on expeditions as well as a few other models so look around mine came from a expedition that had burned so bad the top half of radiator was melted as well as the fire jumping the firewall..by hooks didn't look charred minus the melted on plastic.
Paid ten bux for both hooks all 4 oe bolts and the back plates.

The back plate IS DEFINITELY WORTH PUTTING IN. Loosen the sub bumper and shimmy them in.. trust me makes tightening them a breeze as well as removal/reinstallation...

skysthelymyt · 04-11-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wills05xlt4x4

The back plate IS DEFINITELY WORTH PUTTING IN. Loosen the sub bumper and shimmy them in.. trust me makes tightening them a breeze as well as removal/reinstallation...

And for holding the bolts in place.

jstorm001 · 04-12-2012, 10:08 AM

Anyone know if a 04 F-150 tow hooks would fit on my 02 Explorer Eddie Bauer? Like to do this to mine also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-TO...d14ed7&vxp=mtr

Triton8273 · 04-12-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jstorm001

Anyone know if a 04 F-150 tow hooks would fit on my 02 Explorer Eddie Bauer? Like to do this to mine also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-TO...d14ed7&vxp=mtr

F150 tow hooks are the same as the Expedition tow hooks...your all set

jstorm001 · 04-12-2012, 10:29 AM

Awesome I'm going to buy them. Thanks!

ProjectAviator · 04-14-2012, 02:37 PM

Thanks guys, Just the info needed.

Tim

04-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#1
ProjectAviator Wannabe Elite Explorer SE, WY 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 786 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	mounting points for tow hooks I am looking to put some tow hooks on my 02 Limited. Where is the best place to mount them? Tim __________________ 95 Explorer XLT "Columbus" R.I.P Why wait, impeach him now.

04-10-2012, 11:09 PM	#3
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs	Yeah the bolt holes were the cutouts are in the bumper... __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

04-11-2012, 08:40 AM	#4
jrford Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham, MI '10 Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,520 Vehicle Specs	this is the thread your looking for, http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=220875 __________________ Jim 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier, V8 AWD, 15k 2010 Sport Trac Limited, V8 4WD, 55k 2004 EB Quad Buckets V8 AWD, 105k

04-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#5
Wills05xlt4x4 Elite Explorer Ashland Va 2005 Xlt 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 876 Vehicle Specs	don't forget if youre getting them in the junk yard they also came on expeditions as well as a few other models so look around mine came from a expedition that had burned so bad the top half of radiator was melted as well as the fire jumping the firewall..by hooks didn't look charred minus the melted on plastic. Paid ten bux for both hooks all 4 oe bolts and the back plates. The back plate IS DEFINITELY WORTH PUTTING IN. Loosen the sub bumper and shimmy them in.. trust me makes tightening them a breeze as well as removal/reinstallation... __________________ Factory DVD, third row, rear A/C, Moon roof, Advancetrac RSC, Tow package, Leather everything, Eddie Bauer running boards.MODS- deep transmission pan w/dipstick, 1.5" Body lift, Expedition front tow hooks, Treadwright Guard Dog M/T 265-75/16 C Ply, Telescoping steering wheel mod, 4.56 gears limited slip front and rear,brembo brakes,front skid plate, Cb.FUTURE MODS-rock sliders, oba, steel front bumper w/ warn VR12000, possibly a M90

04-14-2012, 02:37 PM	#10
ProjectAviator Wannabe Elite Explorer SE, WY 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 786 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks guys, Just the info needed. Tim __________________ 95 Explorer XLT "Columbus" R.I.P Why wait, impeach him now.

04-12-2012, 10:08 AM	#7
jstorm001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown , PA 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	Anyone know if a 04 F-150 tow hooks would fit on my 02 Explorer Eddie Bauer? Like to do this to mine also. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-TO...d14ed7&vxp=mtr

04-12-2012, 10:29 AM	#9
jstorm001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown , PA 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	Awesome I'm going to buy them. Thanks!

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