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welded tow hooks


rangerrager

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hey
i was wondering if its ok to weld tow hooks to the front of my fframe.becasue there is now way to bolt them due the fact that the frame in the front is a box.
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ryan
 


hitech_hick

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I wouldn't do it, the frame is too thin, and even if your welds are perfect, the tow hooks will tear out of the frame. I would recommend tow hooks be mounted to a minimum 1/4" thick metal, with 3/8th's being optimal. Here is what I did to mount tow hooks to the front of my '94. While the tow hooks are integrated into a winch bumper, you could easily make the brackets as stand alone to work with the factory bumper. I would cut it out of 3/8th plate, and mount them with at least 3 bolts for each bracket.


For additional reinforcement, I welded on an additional piece of 3/8th plate where the hooks mount. It is a little overkill, but you get the point. Last winter there was a semi (empty trailer, day cab) stuck in our sloped dock at work. The tow hooks held up fine for pulling him out (the driver even had his wheels turned the wrong direction and I was still pulling him). Man I wish I had a video of that.



hick
 
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