Tow Hook Removal

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 21, 2003 | 09:58 AM

FordXFord

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Tow Hook Removal

Simple straight forward question... Anyone have info on how to remove the tow hooks from a F250 4X4? I'd take it to the dealer but who knows how much they will charge. I plan to add the Hella 220's where the hooks are.

Thanks,
FordXFord

Apr 21, 2003 | 11:06 AM

Yeti

Post Fiend

Joined: Apr 2002

Posts: 5,438

Likes: 11

From: IN FRONT OF YOU

Tow Hook Removal

3 bolts on each one, access them from the bottom. Mine were tourqed down big time, My air gun would hardly budge them.

Apr 21, 2003 | 02:47 PM

Overkill

FTE *******

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 609

Likes: 0

From: McAllen, Texas

Tow Hook Removal

FordXFord,

After removing the tow hooks be sure to install new bolts in their place. I can't tell you how many times I have seen SDs with replacement bumpers without the tow hook bolts. These bolts do not just hold the tow hooks in place, they are structural components. These are 3 of the 7 bolts which hold the spring hangers to the frame.

Apr 22, 2003 | 03:31 AM

Monsta

Sit. Stay.

Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 18,308

Likes: 20

From: Washington State

Tow Hook Removal

I had to remove the bumper to get mine off. You may have to do the same. I cannot remember what got in my way...

Plus, Overkill is dead right. Make sure you replace the tow hook bolts with strong bolts. You'll need nuts and lockwashers too, as the orginal bolts thread through the hooks.

FWIW, I drilled a holes in the bumper support thing (you'll see that it is attached to the bumper when you remove it) to mount my Hella 550s. it was obviously much easier to do that with the bumper removed.

Apr 22, 2003 | 08:00 AM

FordXFord

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Tow Hook Removal

Thank you all for your replies and help.

FordXFord

Apr 22, 2003 | 08:09 AM

FordXFord

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Tow Hook Removal

Monsta, Do you like the 550's. The 220's I am wanting to install will cover up the hook opening almost completly. Do you like the 550's and are they bright?

I'm also planning to install a custom enclosed lightbar in the next week or so and will have pics posted.

Thanks again for your input.

FordXFord

Apr 22, 2003 | 06:01 PM

Monsta

Sit. Stay.

Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 18,308

Likes: 20

From: Washington State

Tow Hook Removal

Quote:

Originally posted by FordXFord
Monsta, Do you like the 550's. The 220's I am wanting to install will cover up the hook opening almost completly. Do you like the 550's and are they bright?

The 550 are very bright! They use an H3 bulb so upgrades would be easy. They fill out the opening quite well, too.

I am not familiar with the 220s. I got these 550s off ebay for $40; brand new.