F-150 Tow Hooks For Explorer.?

[Phisherman]

I just slid the mounting plate in at the top of the frame rail. No need to remove any bolts, or bumper. Maybe I was just lucky? About $12

 

[wingcmdr]

Anybody know how easy/hard it will be to install Expedition tow hooks (cast kind) on my 97 merc mounty? I'll have to trim the lower fairing a bit next to the fog lights and drill a mounting hole for the bolts through the bottom of the fram