I got 1 tons

I had the typical tow hooks everybody has


But I wanted to replace them before this happens :doh0715:


These Super Duty loops are 3 times the size :shocked

Dustball said:

I don't know if I like that mounting position. Tow hooks are designed for a in-line pull and that position looks like it'll want to collapse the loop when pulled. It's probably fine as it is but I'm thinking worse case scenario.

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I too wanted a straight pull, but......
These are too wide to mount on the bottom of the frame rail for a straight pull. Might fit on front leaf spring cross member :shrug I'd have to take off the bumper to get a straight pull mount angle. I'm sure I could modify the bumper to make it work, but.......

If you look above, the old tow hooks were mounted at that same bad angle, and they held up. :toothless These are a complete loop, welded to a 3/8" plate, and use 3 1/2" bolts which should improve the structural integrity :shrug I'm sure with enough force these could be twisted off the frame, however I doubt I personally will get that aggressive.

Maybe some day I'll add some beef to the front frame horns and move them down for a straight pull. :thumbup

magnumpi said:

your bumper is rusty.....

tow hooks look good

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what rust :whiteflag :shrug :toothless

BronCobraJet said:

Nice! JY? Off Topic, did you ever try that Color Bond dye yet? I think it was you in the old thread.

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yes I did, I have to get pictures uploaded.

uncle.stosh said:

Did you use Grade 8 (or better) or bolts to hold them on? I can't tell by the pics.

Not the best angle to mount them. The bolts are going to see more stress due to the angle (leverage) you mounted them.

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Those are grade 8. :thumbup

I have the older design superduty tow hooks.




Still haven't installed them yet.

I'd image the frame would rip off before these hooks bent.