tow hooks.

[schmidlkofer]

ok so i bought a tow hook today and was wondering what the best way to attach it would be...i want it on the front i have a hitch in the rear.

 

[Tbars4]

first, what happened with the check engine light...second, some people run a receiver up front too, just for a recovery point...then you can slide in your weldded or bolted on hooks to the receiver if you need to be pulled from the front or rear...

 

[Anime]

Best way is to locate a point of the frame that would allow a clear line for the top strap from the front, drill the frame, and use grade 8 hardware or better to secure it. Sometimes a tow hook on both front frame rails works best.

 

[schmidlkofer]

first, what happened with the check engine light...second, some people run a receiver up front too, just for a recovery point...then you can slide in your weldded or bolted on hooks to the receiver if you need to be pulled from the front or rear...

no idea on the check engine light...no one in town has a scanner except ford.....at least that i know of...and i dont have the money for a reciever hitch up front. how did you attach a hook to the frame? thats what i need to know. i was thinkinng of frilling holes putting some grade 8 bolts and weld around the hook for strength....any suggestions?

 

[SkanlaxJMO]

don't just weld them, you don't really need to weld them bolted is fine....there are a few threads on "installing Tow hooks" on here i will see if i can find one. But essentally you drill holes and bolt the hooks to the frame rails.

 

[repodad]

I got mine bolted on to the inside frame rails, just behind thr front bumper. I will try to get some pics tomorrow when I get home and post them up here for you. Victor

 

[schmidlkofer]

I got mine bolted on to the inside frame rails, just behind thr front bumper. I will try to get some pics tomorrow when I get home and post them up here for you. Victor

sweet

 

[ExporeRanger]

i have a thred on here all about them somewher.. might be titled where are your tow hooks or something..do the search, thers a couple pics of places to put them

 

[schmidlkofer]

oh alright....

 

[Texplorer]

I used and existing hole and drilled another.

 

[repodad]

lets see if this works if not will try tommorrow. Where this is mounted is on the inside frame rails using existing holes in the frame but mounted on an angle.

 

[schmidlkofer]

lets see if this works if not will try tommorrow

it worked ill try tomorrow.