Raptor Rear Tow Hooks on F150
05-07-2013, 01:16 PM
#41
Senior Member
I'm doing it for use. I'm planning on getting into offroad exploring and want to be able to get unstuck. I've put a winch on the front, and I wanted real tow hooks on the back. I also have a metal block that inserts into the receiver and has a shackle on it, but I think the tow hooks are better for my needs.
06-16-2013, 11:57 AM
#42
so i finally got around to installing my factory hitch. when i bought the truck i never thought to look and see if it came with a hitch, i just thought it was standard equipment like seat belts. So i saw this and did mine too, i used the square u-bolts. I had a local spring place bend them out of grade 5, he said 1/2 they don't have grade 8. should be find grade 5 is what they use on the front anyways.. so with the hitch off i gave the bolts a coat of paint so they don't rust. here are the pics..
06-19-2013, 09:53 AM
#43
Senior Member
As a mechanical engineer I would recommend at least grade 8.8 in stainless or black oxidized. If you can find 10.9 grade that would be better. Try www.mcmaster.com
06-19-2013, 10:16 AM
#44
Senior Member
As a mechanical engineer I would recommend at least grade 8.8 in stainless or black oxidized. If you can find 10.9 grade that would be better. Try www.mcmaster.com
I looked at the McMaster site and they didn't specify grades.
06-19-2013, 11:16 AM
#45
Senior Member
06-19-2013, 01:00 PM
#46
Senior Member
Look under "cap screws" and then on the left side of the page you can select anything from grade 5 to 10.9. Try this link. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cap-screws/=n9f8hh
06-19-2013, 01:32 PM
#47
Senior Member
A lot of work for nothing. I installed a class III hitch and wondered if it was strong enough to use as a tow bar. I dont think I would want to attach a strap to the middle area of the bar to get me unstuck...too much force for that bar IMHO.
So I got a reinforced axle sling from Tractor Supply. These can attach to the hitch attachment point and that is a strong pull point.
So I got a reinforced axle sling from Tractor Supply. These can attach to the hitch attachment point and that is a strong pull point.
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03-11-2014, 12:12 PM
#50
Not a bad idea for recovering, I just want something that is always there. I have a set of D-ring shackles in the notches on the sides of the hitch but that wasn't intended to be tow hooks, they are for safety chains for a trailer. I just feel the tow hooks would be way more convenient for my needs.
