FordGate

has anyone here used their front tow hooks? Can you use the dring connectors with them or are you just supposed to use a hook?

I've never used these but am looking to get some hooks/drings and tow straps for winter.

Like these:

Wicked ace

I Would look for a 10' 10000# rated tow strap with eyelet ends. If someone has a winch to pull you they can attach their hook to the strap. You don't need those shackles.

kbroderick

Those should work, and a solid connection is usually better than a himh that can fall off if tension drops.

Given that the hills have rounded edges, though, I'd be more inclined to use a soft shackle and a proper dynamic recovery line, not a tow strap, if the primary use case is recovering vehicles from ditches versus towing them down the street after recovering then.

Ricktwuhk

Nice chrome hooks used with anything other than a strap will rust.

Never used mine in 5 years.

On the back I use the Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4-Inch Shackle for 2-Inch Receivers.

white15lariat

I carry one with me to pull FWD cars. A number of the tow hooks that FWD cars come with are compatible with those shackles (I've only found one car where my shackle didn't fit in their tow hook).

I loop the recovery strap through my chrome hooks and hook the other eyelet end to the shackle, which is also obviously attached to their car/tow hook.

Agreed on the use of those on the chrome hooks on our trucks (and the black ones too, I would guess) -- if you use 'em, the finish will chip off on the tow hook and they will rust.

FordGate

This is just something to keep in the truck if needed. Both in case I get stuck or need to help someone else that got stuck. I think I'll get the Rhino 30' strap and that d-ring I listed above seems to be the only one made in USA. For the hook end on my truck I would plan on looping the tow strap through itself it is the other end I want to make sure I can accommodate. For the rear I was going to get one of those tri ball receivers with the hook too.

Wicked ace

lhttps://www.westechrigging.com/shackle-screw-pin-crosby-g-209-034.html
A 3/4" shackle is rated at 5 ton. What are your Rhino ones good for? These are the same except made for industrial rigging not packaged for the consumer.
https://www.westechrigging.com/sling-ee-2220.html
2" x 20' eyelet strap is rated at 6400# straight pull 12800# basket pull (folded in half).
This was the first thing I came across, you may be able to do better.

FordGate

OK just ordered a 30' (30k+ lb rating) strap, d-ring trailer receiver, tri-ball receiver with hook and a cheapy tow strap with builtin hooks and a 4 pack of hitch pins. This is a "buy once" and have when you need it purchase.

Arsenal11

christiantrevor