tow hooks?

[strvger]

as you only have 149 posts, 0 rep power, and are listed as "member", you are officially a "Level 1 Ranger Novice" on this site.

jk. couldn't resist.

usually the decals on the rear part of the bed tells everyone if you're driving something special. otherwise it should say in the owners manual, original window sticker and the vin which you can decode in the tech library here.
as for the frame though, they are all the same no matter which level of ranger you drive. they didn't make them any stronger for FX4 level II 4.0 v6 than for the base model with the 4 cyl. motor. same dimensions, same psi strength steel, etc.

 

[schneiderz]

ok cool thanks

 

[Jay FX4]

usually the decals on the rear part of the bed tells everyone if you're driving something special.

I prefer no decals, and just knowing I'm driving something special when I get behind the wheel.

 

[zx6rrdan]

I agree that a bunch of stuff will break before you rip the frame... but never under estimate the power of stupid...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEfnfOfbsi4

 

[Jay FX4]

I agree that a bunch of stuff will break before you rip the frame... but never under estimate the power of stupid...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEfnfOfbsi4

LOL I knew it was going to be that video before I even clicked the link. Classic.

 

[schneiderz]

ya so as long as I'm not retarded like those guys I'll be fine right

 

[strvger]

right!

 

[schneiderz]

k cool thanks. do i need to weld the tow hooks down or can i just bolt them on?

 

[strvger]

depends on what tow hooks you're using and which ever way is easier for you. both ford and chevy use some nice bolt on tow loops that would look good on your truck. just use grade 8 bolts/nuts/washers if you bolt it on. if you don't weld, take it to someone who knows what they're doing and get them welded on.

 

[schneiderz]

k well these are the tow hooks that I am getting http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa6c28a71 so just bolt them on?

 

[strvger]

i like these way better!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf3e34d58

or these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F-25...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3363930cec

 

[schneiderz]

ya so do i but im also looking for length and i think the ones i found will work better. SO bolt or weld them on?

 

[02RangerXLT]

Its good to see you're getting hooks, instead of those stupid closed loops. You can't use tow straps with loops only with the closed loop hooks.

Good choice.

 

[schneiderz]

haha well thanks.

 

[strvger]

hmmm... didn't know that as i've used my recovery strap and tow strap with those same towing loops more than once. guess ignorance is bliss.