madmikeismad
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Kind of off topic, but...
I've seen people spend over 50 bucks on tow hooks. Thats fine if you need them to look factory, but there is a much cheaper way.
I went to tractor supply, bought 1 clevis hook, and 2 "D" shaped rings. They are all rated the same as my tow strap at 30k+ pounds. I welded one D ring to each frame rail, about 6 inches after it starts to curve up to go to the bumper. I just hooked the hook on there, and I can swap it from side to side, depending on how I'm stuck, or how the other person is stuck.
I've used them before, they work great! Cost me about 15 bucks I think all said and done. I'm deployed or I'd get pics of them. Just imagine a hook hanging off your frame under the bumper, but above the axle (at least on a lifted truck ).
Maybe some people have already done this, but if I can save one person 30 bucks, then this post is worth it.
I've seen people spend over 50 bucks on tow hooks. Thats fine if you need them to look factory, but there is a much cheaper way.
I went to tractor supply, bought 1 clevis hook, and 2 "D" shaped rings. They are all rated the same as my tow strap at 30k+ pounds. I welded one D ring to each frame rail, about 6 inches after it starts to curve up to go to the bumper. I just hooked the hook on there, and I can swap it from side to side, depending on how I'm stuck, or how the other person is stuck.
I've used them before, they work great! Cost me about 15 bucks I think all said and done. I'm deployed or I'd get pics of them. Just imagine a hook hanging off your frame under the bumper, but above the axle (at least on a lifted truck ).
Maybe some people have already done this, but if I can save one person 30 bucks, then this post is worth it.