front tow hook capacity?
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Good question. I think originally on the commercials it was indicated that the capacity was the same as the weight of the truck.
I would imagine they are actually much more due to the thickness.
Hope someone truly knows.
I would imagine they are actually much more due to the thickness.
Hope someone truly knows.
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i have three buddies with super duties, 2001 F250 crew cab diesel, 2003 F250 etc cab 5.4 and a 2004 F250 ext cab. All three are lifted with 35" tires and all three are off roded HARD. Ive seen all three literally ripped out of mud holes by the front tow hooks and have never seen one tweak, bend, crack, or fail........... NOW Ive seen Jeeps, GM trucks pulled out of little mud holes where the trucks were barely stuck and seen their hooks bend and break off and go FLYING
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Thanks guys, sounds like they'll definitely exceed my intended use.
GREAT pic Bryan!! did you see that in person?
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by the way what are you doing to them? I was stuck once and got pulled out with a chain (yes i know it was the only available option at the time) luckily my buddy had a F350 dually so he just got the chain tight and just pulled me out without any jerking. Ive pulled shrubs, bushes, and small trees out with my front tow hooks, plus my buddies who yank the crap out of their hooks when they are stuck with no damage like i said
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The hooks can and will handle a lot but try to always pull straight on them you will bend your frame sideways way before you will break the hooks or bolts. As mentions I have seen many Chevy hooks snap but never a ford even in extremely hard collisions.
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The front hooks are insanely strong. Remember, though, that every piece of our trucks drive line is designed to provide max force driving forward. Pulling heavy loads in reverse is not great for extended periods. This is generally more of an issue for independent front suspension vehicles, our solid axles can take more abuse. In general, though, if you really need to put the torque to the ground, do it driving forward.
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so these hooks look like the typical 10K d rings.
but...not sure which years use D ring type tow hooks...my 2010 has the hook that is bolted with 3 bolts to the frame.
and..I think some years have a metal flange that is bolted to the ibeam and the hook is bolted to the flange.
but...not sure which years use D ring type tow hooks...my 2010 has the hook that is bolted with 3 bolts to the frame.
and..I think some years have a metal flange that is bolted to the ibeam and the hook is bolted to the flange.
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They are heavy duty and tough...They weigh 8lbs each.... Cannot find tow ratings or duty capacity... I did find there are many variations for a variety of makes, years and models.
They are sold as Left and Right Hook
From a dealer -> FORD BC3Z17A955B (Left) and BC3Z17A954B (Right) ($210.00 each) (2016 Super Duty)
They are sold as Left and Right Hook
From a dealer -> FORD BC3Z17A955B (Left) and BC3Z17A954B (Right) ($210.00 each) (2016 Super Duty)
6 HOOK - TOWING - FRONT. Tow hook.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A955B
Required: 1
BC3Z17A955B
Left.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/chrome.
6 HOOK - TOWING - FRONT. Tow hook.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A955A
Left.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/o chrome.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A955A
Left.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/o chrome.
6 HOOK - TOWING - FRONT. Tow hook.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A954B
Right.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/chrome.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A954B
Right.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/chrome.
6 HOOK - TOWING - FRONT. Tow hook.
Required: 1
BC3Z17A954A
Right.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/o chrome
Required: 1
BC3Z17A954A
Right.FRAME & CROSSMEMBERS. Tow hook. w/o chrome