jrpeebles
Registered Member
Factory tow hooks IMO are not sufficient for a fullsize truck that sees alot of mud. Definately try to find some of the big truck/equipment tow hooks. You will just have to drill mounting holes in your frame.
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
Front Tow Hooks
- Thread starter bshaw1025
- Start date
I've never had any problems with the factory front towhooks on my '90 and they have been used hard many times, including two other vehicles hooked in tandem pulling me out of some deep mud. When I made a front winch bumper I reused the factory hooks but remounting them to a higher location.
CHEVY 4WD said:
like the ones on my '78???
Good luck finding the factory hooks. They are not bolted in the same manner that the ones from Autozone. The factory hooks are curved at the top and the bolts are off-set in the way they bolt to the frame. IMO - very strong and capable, but they are hard to find. I was fortunate and saw some sitting in a pile at a swap meet. Picked the set of them up for $5.
sunnyc123abc
1/2 ton status
Are the autozones tow hooks good enough, how bout the 4wp...cause its hard to find the factory ones.
WantedaDodge
1/2 ton status
Are the autozone hooks factory replacements?
I have a hard time finding factory hooks around here as well. I just found a set, gonna go get them tomorrow, but I got a buddy that is looking for hooks for his '81 Jimmy.
I have a hard time finding factory hooks around here as well. I just found a set, gonna go get them tomorrow, but I got a buddy that is looking for hooks for his '81 Jimmy.
3rdshiftdesign
1/2 ton status
I like the CUCV mounts, I had a set on my truck until I F'd up my front end the other weekend. I'll probably go back to how I had my suburban setup, with a front tow hitch. I prefer that, because I have several "accessories" for a 2" reciever. I have two 2" straps that work perfectly in there, or a tow hook, or something to mount a shackle to. It's nice having options.
bshaw1025
Registered Member
I'm looking at this pic
and I'm thinkin' that you're a sick Monkey! !Laugh!
Can't wait to see the whole truck once you're done.
and I'm thinkin' that you're a sick Monkey! !Laugh!
Can't wait to see the whole truck once you're done.
bshaw1025 said:
Mine?
Not finished but you get the idea: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152544
bshaw1025
Registered Member
yikes
yes, yours. Demon Pumpkin? That's pretty sick.
yes, yours. Demon Pumpkin? That's pretty sick.
