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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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So I have a 2007 f150 2wd 4.6L and I kinda like gettin it dirty haha. Haven't gotten stuck yet but if I do where is a fool proof point I can hook up and get pulled out. I don't have two hooks or a tow package (gonna get Uhaul to install one later)
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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You need some sort of frame attachment. Look at getting a hitch and installing a shackle. Don't attach to an axle or bumper. Maybe go to a junkyard and find a front bumper with tow hooks and grab all the gear off of it.
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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You should be able to put the 4wd hook on the front, either get new plastic piece or trim you 2wd one, there may be a write up or YouTube video.....
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 07_F150_XLT_SCab
You should be able to put the 4wd hook on the front, either get new plastic piece or trim you 2wd one, there may be a write up or YouTube video.....
If I put a bull bar on the front would that work. Cause a tow package is like $700 I don't have lol
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:10 AM
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No way do not tow from a bull bar. I honestly wouldn't try to run a rabbit over with any of the ones I've had, much less pull out a 6,000 pound truck or whatever ours weighs. Best bet is going to be tow hooks and a hitch. You can easily find a hitch on CL or at a junk yard for $100. And like mentioned above, find a t-boned or rear ended 4x4 and steal the bumper + tow hooks.

check this out. this was a brush guard which "should" be sturdier than a bull bar.
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jb2012
No way do not tow from a bull bar. I honestly wouldn't try to run a rabbit over with any of the ones I've had, much less pull out a 6,000 pound truck or whatever ours weighs. Best bet is going to be tow hooks and a hitch. You can easily find a hitch on CL or at a junk yard for $100. And like mentioned above, find a t-boned or rear ended 4x4 and steal the bumper + tow hooks. check this out. this was a brush guard which "should" be sturdier than a bull bar. Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZNWTLYVXtY
Awesome, cause I was quoted $700 for the receiver installed so I was planning on getting a bumper that is sturdy enough to hook to
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Receivers are fairly easy to install if you have any mechanical skills what so ever. I haven't priced them for our trucks but I'm sure you will be paying well under half that price, probably a third of that price even.
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam013085
Receivers are fairly easy to install if you have any mechanical skills what so ever. I haven't priced them for our trucks but I'm sure you will be paying well under half that price, probably a third of that price even.
Alright I'll got to a pick apart this weekend
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Originally Posted by Adam013085
Receivers are fairly easy to install if you have any mechanical skills what so ever. I haven't priced them for our trucks but I'm sure you will be paying well under half that price, probably a third of that price even.
Check craigslist too, saw one the other day for $80.
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 07_F150_XLT_SCab
Check craigslist too, saw one the other day for $80.
I'm thinking of just going to a pick apart and get a 4x4 front bumper and install tow hooks for now
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