Thread: Tow hooks?

What do you use while off roading & whats your thoughts about it?

I've been off roading for years , but have never had a rig this heavy..

So what do you guys think?
I'm just asking should I go with your standard.


Or maybe something else?

Your truck doesn't have hooks up front? I just use the 3 ball tow thing to tie ropes or chains to. Haven't had any issues.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/p...es/6853_lg.jpg

Originally Posted by orng1

I just use the 3 ball tow thing to tie ropes or chains to.

Thatll work for pulling someone down the road a little ways, but NOT for trying to pull out a stuck truck. If it snaps the bolt, that ball can do some serious damage to your truck, yourself, or some bystanders.


I'd put the most heavy-duty recovery point possible if I were you.

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.

Did you just get done printing that $20 , if so print me a box full and I can pick them up tonight

well for the strap i use is a 4 inch load strap off my hay truck it works great for recoverys and i use a farm hitch when i pull some1 out

I pulled these off of a GOV'T f350. Only ones i ever saw, and had a FOMOCO number on them too.

Whats wrong with the stock one's? For the rear I use a reciever mounted shackle.

Originally Posted by Fastpowerstroker

Whats wrong with the stock one's? For the rear I use a reciver mounted shackle.

Mine dont have no stock ones...

Originally Posted by Blanco

Mine dont have no stock ones...

Sorry didn't know that. Top picture hooks look like they will do as long as the have good mounting hardware

I realized this is not gonna be as simple as I hoped..
I just did a front shackle filp & it seems to sorta be in the way..

Maybe if you guys with skills can help me come up with a plan we can do this on the next wrenching day.
I'm going to AZ to visit my mom & go off roading with the local club & I have no idea what to expect on the trails their gonna take me on.

So any help on this would be very appreciated.



Makes me wonder if I could mount a hook to the front of spring mount.?

I suspect the metal used was never ment to do what it would be asked to do if I tried it.

I wish I had the money to just have a custom bumper build with the points built in.. ( Maybe one day. )

Go over to Powerstroke.org and look for Matt P. He still might have an Iron Bull Bumper for sale. The IBB would be perfect for ya. Winch location, lights, and some nice tow hooks.

Originally Posted by 2005F250

Go over to Powerstroke.org and look for Matt P. He still might have an Iron Bull Bumper for sale. The IBB would be perfect for ya. Winch location, lights, and some nice tow hooks.

Might you have a link? PLEASE?!?!?!

Looks like it's still for sale.
Lotsa Performance Parts and others for sale - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Originally Posted by 2005F250

Looks like it's still for sale.
Lotsa Performance Parts and others for sale - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

What page has a picture & price of this bumper?