mikemtn

I know this is a question I should (and probably do somewhere deep in my memory banks) know. Say if another vehicle gets stuck and needs a little help getting going where should I hook the tow strap/chain/cable to my truck. Trailer hitch? Front tow hooks? ???

Ricktwuhk

Never the trailer ball. Front tow hooks and put a proper attachment point into your trailer hitch.

mikemtn

This looks pretty good.

Jelbz

Tow hooks or put a strap around the hitch pin.

tareed94

I've got one similar to that from RHINO and a strap from them as well. Haven't had the need to use either one yet. I'm gonna say NEVER chain. That stuff gives no warning before it breaks and can kill someone or severely damage a vehicle. Same with a trailer ball.

Use a shackle like you linked, or just a strap with the hitch pin through the eyelet. I only use the front hooks for getting pulled out. I wouldn't advise trying to pull people out in reverse. I've seen on here where people did and messed up the transmission (somehow).

BlackBoost

Just hook it around your exhaust, or the radio antenna, you know, something solid

DeltaNu1142

I have one of these and I've used it to pull a 4Runner out of a mud hole. It works as advertised.

mikemtn

A brake line has always worked pretty good for me.

mikemtn

Thanks, I know better than to use a chain. I just wasn't thinking (which unfortunately happens more and more).

Ricklee4570

Depends on the chain. I have chains that I guarantee you wont break.