Front Tow Hooks from f150 or others

[dannyb420]

pics look nice, I am sure I can find some at a junk yard like that

 

[68Restoman]

I recently installed a pair of F-150 hooks on my '02 EB. I paid about $25 shipped on Ebay. Mine are shaped similar to the cast ones pictured above but are smoother and the hook is welded to the plate instead. Sorry, not sure what year they came from. The install took all of 15 minutes, I had to loosen the bumper bolts to get the bumper cover forward enough to install the plates inside the frame rails and get the hooks in. They are very beefy, probably added 8-10 pounds to the front end!

If you go this route, make sure and get the mounting plates and bolts as it would be difficult without them...

68Restoman

 

[jrford]

I recently installed a pair of F-150 hooks on my '02 EB. I paid about $25 shipped on Ebay. 68Restoman

Be sure to get the plates, mine didnt come with them. , got them for the same price and same ones f150 ebay, went on a '04. I used Grade 8 Bolts/nuts/washers/lockwasher on mine. The dealer wanted $40 for the plates only. If i remember right the whole kit was only $90 or so i was quoted.

 

[Stic-o]

those are 150 ones. I'm actually looking for a set myself for my 150. Thought it would be a good idea to put some on.

 

[seadawg]

Get the solid cast ones. The bent rod welded ones are weak. Thats what came on my
06 expedition and I pulled them off and got a pair of the cast jobs. If you ever really need a hard pull you'll be glad u did. Also dont worry about the OEM bolts see post
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172216

 

[dtholmanmax]

Anyone have any pics of these on actually on the truck. Like of the whole front of the truck and not just the hook itself?

 

[97sport]

F150 hooks

This is a pic of the tow hooks on the x... from a F150
Sorry about the pic, but its the best i can do when it's dark out

 

[dtholmanmax]

You happen to know what year that f150 was? We've probably been over this already. Thanks for the pic, though.

 

[97sport]

03 found them off ebay for $20, took about 30 min to install

 

[seadawg]

Then

Now, tow hook replaced by hitch for fishing rod/cooler rack

 

[Aero540T]

I got the same ones that Seadawg did off ebay for like 25 bucks or so last summer. I believe they were from an Expedition, can't remember what year, but they do look great. I beadblasted them lightly to clean up a bit and threw some more black paint on them

 

[dtholmanmax]

Thanks for the pics, guys. So do I HAVE to have the plates or can I just bolt straight up?

 

[seadawg]

Nope, see this post. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172216
I describe my instilation some guys say they had to loosen their bumper and move it forward. I did not, and i think the bolts are stronger.

 

[dtholmanmax]

OK, yeah. I saw that post but I guess I glazed over the part about pitching the plate. Thanks again. I'll pull the trigger on this shortly.

 

[goatman]

Has anyone found that F150 tow hooks or any other ford hooks work and if so what years. I would like to hit the local JY and harvest a couple.

I went to the junk yard this morning. It took me about twenty minutes to find a F150 with a set of hooks. Most of the front end had been cut away so I did'nt even have to get under the truck. $15.00 and was on my way home. Even with some sanding and painting, it took less then an hour to install. I did have to loosen the bumper bolts to fit the receiver nuts in the frame. They look great. Thanks for the post.

 

[yooper]

How long were the bolts you used

Hey Seadawg how long were the bolts you used, I have a set coming and want to get the bolts before hand so I can slap it together quick and was there any drilling involved or were the holes there already?

 

[jrford]

No drilling - holes are already there. Its really a bolt on. I forgot exactly what size width but if I remember right 1/2 - 2 1/2 grade 8 at HomeDepot, nuts and washer $10 out the door. To be honest they could have been 9/16ths but 2.5" long.

Yooper first off Welcome, but didn't you hang out on JU as yooper96zj? moving over to Ford huh? These are good solid trucks, much better ride than a zj for sure.
Jim.

 

[yooper]

Thanks jrford

No that wasnt me your talking about but yeah its my first Ford in awhile, last one was an 89 Escort. Still have it too, might have to dig it out if gas prices get any worse. Thanks again!

 

[yooper]

Well I got the hooks on, very easy, took pics too if anybodys interested. 2 1/2" bolts were a little long, I used 2" grade 8. It took about a half an hour to do and thats with taking a beer break.lol

 

[924dr4x4]

i have a set of tow hooks from a f-150 that im gettin ready to install on my x,and looks like they install pretty easy