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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 08:48 PM
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Adding Tow Hooks to 2016 F150

I've always liked the look of chrome tow hooks on the front of recent F150s. I just bought a 2016 F150 SuperCrew "Texas Edition", but looking at the front end, I don't see a way to add tow hooks. Can someone point me to a YouTube video or installation guide where someone can add tow hooks to an F150 that doesn't have them? I imagine some engineering might be involved. My truck has no cut outs under the bumper where you could add the hooks. I just want a sense of how much work it might be. Thanks everyone!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 08:58 PM
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I assume your truck is a 2wd? The factory ones on my 17 are worthless. I hate them
 
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Yes. 2WD. 3.5L V6.
 
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Your 2wd might have the holes in the frame for the factory tow hooks. If so, then I'd think it's a matter of cutting or swapping the plastic bumper piece with a 4wd part that has the cutouts. You can get the OEM hooks and nut plate and hardware on EBay or through a dealer.
 
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