Thread: Tow hooks?

$1300 and here's a link to the IBB website and he ownes the green OBS F250
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Originally Posted by 2005F250

$1300 and here's a link to the IBB website and he ownes the green OBS F250
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$1300.00!!!
Too rich for my blood.

Be much cheaper to build a custom one.

A thing to be aware of with tow hooks on an OBS. The frame ends are not overly strong and there is no cross support at the ends. A hard jerk on a tow hook can tweek the frame enough to put the front end out of alignment. At least it can happen on a 250. Most guys will run a front hitch to help strengthen it if they're running hooks but because of your shackle flip that won't be an option.

I do recall Colibert Hitches made a pair of hooks for the OBS which retailed for around $45... not sure if they still have them but something to look into.

Here's a DIY writeup on the subject if you're feeling handy:
TheDieselStop.Com - www.thedieselstop.com

You can also take the factory hooks off the 88-00 GM trucks and bolt them in with a little cutting to your bumper but I wouldn't recommend them, they're not the sturdiest.

Your best bet is to go with a steel bumper with hooks built in or even a tube bumper.

Wow! 20.759 hits!

I saw a thread on OBS tow hooks on PSN but I can't find it right now.

BTW where in AZ are you going?

Originally Posted by Newman

I saw a thread on OBS tow hooks on PSN but I can't find it right now.

Thanks for looking for it.
Now I really want a set of custom front & rear bumpers for the rig.
But is I cant afford that right now.

Originally Posted by Newman

BTW where in AZ are you going?

I'll be staying about an hour north of Tucson with my Mom in a place called Saddlebrook.
& then I'll be wheeling with the local club. Tucson Off-Road - Home
Why do you ask?

Originally Posted by Blanco

Thanks for looking for it.
Now I really want a set of custom front & rear bumpers for the rig.
But is I cant afford that right now.



I'll be staying about an hour north of Tucson with my Mom in a place called Saddlebrook.
& then I'll be wheeling with the local club. Tucson Off-Road - Home
Why do you ask?

My "Other" is actaully Gilbert which is just south of Phoenix. I'm about 2hrs north of Tucson.

I'll keep looking...

OBS tow hooks - Powerstroke Nation

Originally Posted by Newman

OBS tow hooks - Powerstroke Nation

That looks VERY COOL!
But, being I've gotta get up at 3am, I'll wait & read that in the morning.

Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by Newman

OBS tow hooks - Powerstroke Nation

I went ahead & read it tonight & it dont seem they will work with the Front Shackle Reversal kit I just had installed.

I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I find anything.

Did you do SD springs with your RSK?

Originally Posted by Newman

I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I find anything.

Did you do SD springs with your RSK?

No.
Its the factory stock springs.....
& at this point I'm just going with a custom tube bumper with a center hitch point.

Originally Posted by K5Cruiser

I completely agree with Steve. Whatever recovery point you use, make sure it can withstand the tremendous amount of stress and instant shock that it may be subjected to. Why do you think they make recovery straps that can withstand 10K, 20K, 30K pounds and more? There is alot of energy being withheld during a recovery and you don't want any of those items failing and allowing that energy to release itself in a manner that may injure or kill someone.

Although they are not hooks as indicated in the subject line of this thread, there is a pic of a recovery point in the first post that is not a hook, so I'll attach pics of the recovery points I use.

The bill is there so you can visualize the size.

I use the clevis pins also. On my trailer i use the steel Carabiners rated at 14K and then a soft webbing thre wrapped to at least 14k.. for tying down my 5K jeep. decent safety factor.

Originally Posted by Blanco

No.
Its the factory stock springs.....
& at this point I'm just going with a custom tube bumper with a center hitch point.

I changed my mind again because I'm broke & figure its cheapest to just get a front hitch mounted.....?

Tow Hooks 13,500 lbs. Safe Working Load - GEMPLER'S



How about a big hook like that and bolt it to the hanger?Depending on how you mount it, it shouldnt hurt anything at all.It should almost be big enough to hang below the bumper...