ninner

Is there something already there to bolt them to?

GTXKen

Yes, there is a 2 1/4" square tube for the receiver running across the back. This is where the raptor hooks are mounted. Heres a quick shot, its a bit dark

caperJ

Thanks

ajh2010

This is a great tread

caperJ

Thanks to GTXKen for the idea

So I did the tow hooks on the rear cause I had a set in the garage off my 10. Here is what you need. 4 of each of these
4"x1/2" Hex bolts Lowes part 63331
4 lock washers Lowes part 133207
4 hex nuts Lowes part 135639
1/2" drill bit
12" steel plate Lowes part 65688

19 mm Socket and wrench

Trace the holes off the tow hook and the tow hook itself onto the metal and drill just a tiny bit apart more than the trace. Cut the steel plate to the trace of the tow hook. I used 2 pieces of plate per side.







On the driver side it will sit a little above the thin black metal plate.

blueovelboy

i would use grade 8 bolts rated at least twice the weaght rate of the trucks hitch.

caperJ

This should be ok
Grade 5

1/4 thru 1
Over 1 to 1-1/2

Mechanical Properties
Proof Load (psi) Yield Strength Min (psi) Tensile Strength Min (psi)
85,000 92,000 120,000
74,000 81,000 105,000

CorvetteDreamin

If you install a bull bar, the hooks come off. I have a set in the garage. This is a GREAT idea.

GTXKen

Nice write up and pics caperj, I started out with the thought that I'd weld them on like they do on the Raptor bot I did exactly what you did. I did this because I really hated when I had to use the receiver to pull someone out of a ditch.

CorvetteDreamin

Happen often? LOL