Ditching the "tow" hooks.
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Cargo Master
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From: Central Texas
Ditching the "tow" hooks.
I really like the looks of my X, but those hooks on the front are butt ugly and have got to go. Problem is what to do with the holes. I don't want to remove the offenders just to have an equally offending hole. Is there an aftermarket solution? I have to believe I'm not the only one wanting to remove these...
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They come in handy pulling out stuck Chevy's. I use them to drag large tree limbs after storms. They offer some protection for the bumper in parking garages and for small deer darting out in front of you. Here in snow country they are handy.
I remember seeing the hellas on Ken's old Excursion. They looked like they belonged there. If I did that it would be nice to relocate the hooks down lower under the bumper on the frame somewhere.
I remember seeing the hellas on Ken's old Excursion. They looked like they belonged there. If I did that it would be nice to relocate the hooks down lower under the bumper on the frame somewhere.
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From: Washington DC
Originally Posted by XylemXorro
I kinda like them myself. Anything to keep this thing from looking like a bus. Actually put on some chrome ones no too long ago.
Where did you get your chrome hooks, and how much were they?
I saw some on eBay about a year ago and asked the seller some questions because I had never seen them before. The seller was very evasive and never answered me if they were a Ford part, or if they were regular ones that had been chromed. All he said was "they'll fit your truck, why so many questions".
I want a set, but I don't want some cheap aftermarket ones, or ones that have a quick slapped chrome job.
Thanks,
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From: Washington DC
Originally Posted by XylemXorro
Stock item on King Ranch trucks.
Anybody have the part number so I can look them up on the online Ford parts sites? Or maybe a Ford part site that has a search feature by description? All the Ford parts sits I've seen requires that you know the part number.
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hey ECA, i doubt you will ever have to pull my dodge out. check the pics in my gallery. p.s. this was not made to sound cocky. if you would have said chevy, i would have lol.. anyway, very nice X.
