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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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I have a 2wd 2013 screw. There are no tow hooks on the front. I would like to add them. Is that possible? Any major mods need to be done, or is it a matter of buying the tow hooks and bolting them on?
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Look up under the front and see if there are mounting holes in the frame for tow hooks and then let me know...
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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Will do when I get home tonight

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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Take look at this thread - some owners get a new valence with holes for the tow hooks, and some have just cut holes in their existing valence:

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/those-...ir-2wd-188652/

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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On the passenger side there are 2 holes about 1/2" in diameter spaced about 3-4" apart on the frame.
I didn't check the driver side
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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Yep - that's where they bolt onto the frame.


Here's a picture of some chrome ones that are on eBay right now - much more $$$ than I think they're worth, but you can see how the holes will line up with the holes you saw on your frame. Just a couple bolts to hold them on:





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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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I guess I have to cut some plastic to install the hooks? There is freaking plastic every where down there LOL
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There's a good deal of $75 for a pair of chrome ones in the "For Sale" section right now:


https://www.f150forum.com/f59/chrome-tow-hooks-269487/


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After you get the tow hooks installed on the front, don't neglect the rear!!!


My truck came with black tow hooks, and I wanted chrome. I found a good deal for a pair on eBay and installed them.


I was going to sell my black ones, but saw a thread about installing them on the rear ala Raptor. It only costs a few bux for some square U-bolts to easily and quickly bolt them onto the hitch.


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After you get the tow hooks installed on the front, don't neglect the rear!!!


My truck came with black tow hooks, and I wanted chrome. I found a good deal for a pair on eBay and installed them.


I was going to sell my black ones, but saw a thread about installing them on the rear ala Raptor. It only costs a few bux for some square U-bolts to easily and quickly bolt them onto the hitch.





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How do these install on the rear? Simple bolt to frame or hitch or is there more to it?
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