Tow hooks (loops) are pretty much useless!
02-09-2019, 03:57 PM
#1
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Tow hooks (loops) are pretty much useless!
In the 8 years I've had my truck, I only wanted or needed to use the tow hooks one time...one time only.
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
02-09-2019, 04:40 PM
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In the 8 years I've had my truck, I only wanted or needed to use the tow hooks one time...one time only.
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
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02-09-2019, 04:47 PM
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In the 8 years I've had my truck, I only wanted or needed to use the tow hooks one time...one time only.
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
I was using a light-duty recovery strap that had a loop sewn on each end, not the kind with a metal slip hook sewn on the ends. There's barely enough gap between the bumper and the tow hook to stuff the thin nylon strap down and through the hook. I then ran the other loop around the frame of the reese hitch on the disabled vehicle and used a threaded shackle to join the looped ends. Recovery operation was a success.
Are there spacers or aftermarket tow hooks/loops that will allow enough space to put a metal slip hook around the vehicle hook/loop. I would even be happy with a D-ring that is hinged...like the kind that can be bolted or welded on a trailer for tie down points.
A quick google search revealed the same as my OEM ones.
Any suggestions?
02-09-2019, 09:59 PM
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How's she goin' eh?
02-10-2019, 10:01 AM
#6
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If you need more space, just use a d ring to attach your tow rope to your truck at the tow hook.
02-10-2019, 10:09 AM
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02-10-2019, 02:04 PM
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Just used mine to pull my kid's Taco out of a snowbank. His hooks are tiny, had to force my basic towstrap thru the Taco loop by folding it and using actual muscles. Basically dropped it thru mine.
At least he had hooks to use.
At least he had hooks to use.
03-03-2019, 07:44 AM
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2011 XLT, 4x4, SCREW, 3.5l Ecoboost, 6.5" bed, Max Tow, 3.73ls, camera, Rhino liner, Husky floor mats & splash guards, vent visors, Extang solid fold, Firestone Ride-Rite airbags, Sterling Gray Metallic. Towing a Jayco 23B hybrid.
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2011 XLT, 4x4, SCREW, 3.5l Ecoboost, 6.5" bed, Max Tow, 3.73ls, camera, Rhino liner, Husky floor mats & splash guards, vent visors, Extang solid fold, Firestone Ride-Rite airbags, Sterling Gray Metallic. Towing a Jayco 23B hybrid.