Adding D-rings/ shackles to frame.

[dersch6221992]

hey guys. i want to add some D-rings
something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-ton-BOW...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2306c53f15&vxp=mtr

basically i want to drill a hole into the frame and put one on each frame rail and then use that for a tow strap mounting spot when we are offroading.

is the frame going to be strong enough like that or will it just fold and break the frame?

if not what are ideas for some tow strap mounts up front?

 

[theluke19]

You would probably want to have a little bit beefier mount. Maybe like 3/8" plate, or angle going down the frame a foot or so, bolted to the frame- with some of THESE welded to it, poking out the front to put your clevis's on. (Just my .02, as I've been thinking of doing the same..)

 

[dersch6221992]

so basically weld those to the frame and then put the shackles onto that?

 

[Ronin8002]

Couldn't you just get some f-150 tow hooks and drill two holes in the bottom of the frame for them? That way you could just bolt them on like the third gen guys.

 

[J_Train]

these are for a Raptor according to the parts computer at the dealership i work at but they look like the tow hooks on ever 4x4 F-150 from 2005-up. I bolted them on as well as welded.