Towing Hooks (mounting?)
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Towing Hooks (mounting?)
Hello:
I picked up a set of heavy duty towing hooks (like the ones you see in AutoKrafters / LMC truck, etc.) to install on my 85 F-350 2x4. Each hook has 2 bolts. The are factory holes in the frame that match up perfectly on the front of the truck. I have the factory bumper as well. The problem is I cannot mount the hooks as the bumper interfers.
Has anyone successfully added tow hooks to the front of their F-Series? If so, what did you do in terms of modificatins? It seems the only way I can get them to fit is to add 3-4 inches of steel (like a spacer w/ 2 holes drilled throught them) so that the hooks drop below the front bumper. Not sure I want to do this as it might put to much stress on the bolts. Any suggestions. I used to have a heavy guage angle iron running across the front of the frame under the bumper. I may just put that back on.
Thanks for any help.
Coneynew
I picked up a set of heavy duty towing hooks (like the ones you see in AutoKrafters / LMC truck, etc.) to install on my 85 F-350 2x4. Each hook has 2 bolts. The are factory holes in the frame that match up perfectly on the front of the truck. I have the factory bumper as well. The problem is I cannot mount the hooks as the bumper interfers.
Has anyone successfully added tow hooks to the front of their F-Series? If so, what did you do in terms of modificatins? It seems the only way I can get them to fit is to add 3-4 inches of steel (like a spacer w/ 2 holes drilled throught them) so that the hooks drop below the front bumper. Not sure I want to do this as it might put to much stress on the bolts. Any suggestions. I used to have a heavy guage angle iron running across the front of the frame under the bumper. I may just put that back on.
Thanks for any help.
Coneynew
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Thanks. I enjoy what you have done w/ your truck. By the way, looking at your truck, it looks like you have black tow hooks mounted sideways or is that something else I am seeing?
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If you don't want to mod the bumper you might add a piece of small channel iron as a spacer and go with a grade 8 bolts & nuts. Not sure how much you need to clear. But use a spacer anyway.
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Originally Posted by Coneynew
Thanks. I enjoy what you have done w/ your truck. By the way, looking at your truck, it looks like you have black tow hooks mounted sideways or is that something else I am seeing?
Take care
Take care
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Thanks Boss:
I think I am going to do that vs. notch the bumper. I just put a deluxe fromt bumper w/ guards and I did not want to cut it up. Nie truck by the way - I like it black vs white. Mr 85 F-350 is 2x4 and I was just going to put the hooks on that. I just picked up a 86 F-250 4x4 w/ 33k miles and I am sure I will be "pulling" my F-350 out of the muddy areas as it does not do that well on my property, but kicks but when it comes to pulling a horse trailer down the highway!
I think I am going to do that vs. notch the bumper. I just put a deluxe fromt bumper w/ guards and I did not want to cut it up. Nie truck by the way - I like it black vs white. Mr 85 F-350 is 2x4 and I was just going to put the hooks on that. I just picked up a 86 F-250 4x4 w/ 33k miles and I am sure I will be "pulling" my F-350 out of the muddy areas as it does not do that well on my property, but kicks but when it comes to pulling a horse trailer down the highway!
