towing question

[TRanger03]

I'm about to put my body lift on my 2003 Ranger. I've heard the lift will remove my tow hooks. I don't have a hitch on the truck right now, so if I get stuck wheeling or need to pull someone out I my tow hooks are my only option. Once I put the lift on, should I weld the tow hooks to the frame? or would it be a better idea to buy a hitch?

 

[97RangerXLT]

I dont know why a body lift should remove your tow hooks... it just lifts the body off the frame a few inches. your towhooks should stay where they are which is bolted to the frame.

AJ

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

They get in the way of the bumper valance....so you either have to cut the valance, or remove the front tow hooks.

 

[mwood1985]

get a hidden hitch and a d ring for the front thats what i hid. ive got pictures somewhere ill try to find. there are actual manufactired recievers for this perpouse bit i just used one off a Chevy 1500 and cut and welded it to fit. i liked the way it came forward farther than the ranger designed on did