Tow Hooks for an '87 K5

[GruntHunter]

I'm needing to put a set of tow hooks on the front of my '87 Blazer. Was this a factory option and if so, does anyone know the part number or where I can get some? Also, are the holes for mounting them already in the frame or maybe were these a dealer installed option? I still have the air dam on mine and I know I'll have to cut openings for the hooks but I don't see where they get installed.

 

[dontoe]

I'd try a junkyard first.

 

[louied]

they get bolted to the frame right up front , two holes.

i ripped one right in half pulling a bronco outa da mud!

 

[mjfoster49]

I have a couple sets of factory tow hooks. my e-mail is [email protected] if you are interested.

 

[blasterD]

I got mine from a local salvage yard. I got the factory "fang" hooks and some furd loops to put on the rear for $20.

 

[jrpeebles]

Factory tow hooks are generally not strong enough to withstand heavy pulls.Better hooks can be found on heavy equipment and older military trucks;often these require the use of 3 bolts.Factory GM hooks and those cheap ones from places like 4wpw have a tendency to straighten out under hard pulls.How about receiver hitches front and rear with pintle hooks, and a couple heavy duty hooks?

 

[GruntHunter]

Tow hooks

OK OK I have to ask the stupid question ... what are 'furd' loops ?

 

[jrpeebles]

I think he must be talking about the transport loops that come on some trucks.

 

[buffblazer]

LMC has them