tow hooks??

daniel_loz · 01-07-2006, 12:13 AM

where is the best place to get some bolt on tow hooks or d ring shackles...and also where can these bolt on to the front and rear of my rig...btw rig still has factory bumpers front and rear and no body lift... just lacking any sort of tow hooks on the front and its starting to become a problem...

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spindleshanks · 01-07-2006, 12:40 AM

I don't know, but I saw a really nice hitch receiver that takes a large D-Ring. The design appeared to be much safer and solid than the regular hook type hitches. But that is probably the best (and cheapest?) way to mount some tow points on the rear of the vehicle, provided you have a tow hitch. You can remove it until you need it. Very convenient.

jsnby · 01-07-2006, 01:05 AM

your truck should have a tow hook on the front already....if not....can i ask what happened?

I second the receiver shackle hanger thingy.....you never know when you'll have to let a buddy use it to get his rig out. mine was like $40 i think

daniel_loz · 01-07-2006, 08:02 AM

ive looked and cannot find a tow hook on the front of the truck anywhere..im the second owner but i know the man i bought the truck from and there was no damage ever incurred to the truck...so where should this tow hook be at?

spindleshanks · 01-07-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsnby

your truck should have a tow hook on the front already....if not....can i ask what happened?

I second the receiver shackle hanger thingy.....you never know when you'll have to let a buddy use it to get his rig out. mine was like $40 i think

LOL! The tow hook is gone! Anyway, where did you get your receiver shackle? I saw a nice one that allegedly came from Warn, but I couldn't find it on their website.

ecchamberlin · 01-07-2006, 11:19 AM

4x4 connection has both the receiver hitch shackle things and the replacement factory style hooks with the metal keeps for pretty cheap. Junk yard works good to. If you go this route take a cheater bar to get these bolts out because they will be very tight.

**4x4Fink** · 01-09-2006, 09:01 PM

You should have one hook and then a tie-down bracket on the front, go to Toyota and buy another tow hook for the front and then get the WARN receiver shackle. I wouldn't pay more than 40 bucks shipped, Cabela's is a good place to go, thats where I got mine.

Good luck,

Fink

ecchamberlin · 01-09-2006, 09:58 PM

http://www.4by4connection.com/towhook.html

I am pretty sure these are the right bolt spacing. You would just need some metric bolts. Very cheap!

**4x4Fink** · 01-09-2006, 10:00 PM

Yeah I bet those would work, you could go out and measure your spacing and then give them a call, great guys to work with, and see if they match up.

Be sure to get all grade 8 hardware.

Fink

ecchamberlin · 01-09-2006, 10:08 PM

I am gonna remove the rec'r hitch on mine and put 2 of these on. I scrape the hell out of that hitch and really need the clearance out the back.

**4x4Fink** · 01-09-2006, 10:10 PM

If I were gonna do that I would get the shackle hangers from Sonoran Steel and put them on back...highest quality and lets you use a 3/4 shackle.

If I were to remove my hitch thats what I would do but I haul a trailer too much to do that so...

Fink

jsnby · 01-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindleshanks

LOL! The tow hook is gone! Anyway, where did you get your receiver shackle? I saw a nice one that allegedly came from Warn, but I couldn't find it on their website.

I got it a central 4wd

**4x4Fink** · 01-09-2006, 10:59 PM

Well looks like the prices have come up...I got mine for $34.99 from Cabela's, so really anywhere will work.

I have used Rubicon4x4.com, 4x4connection.com and Central4WD.com before and they are all great places to buy from.

Fink

4Mogger · 01-10-2006, 08:45 AM

I have these hooks and the backing plates too. The backing plates really improve the real world performance to minimize damage to the mount.
I have purchased a lot of equipment from these guys, they are not cheap but the products they sell are by and large, the very best of the best. At the very least, look at the product and get ideas to look for a less expensive option or someone selling the same thing for less $$$.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/curt/

4Mogger · 01-10-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

If I were gonna do that I would get the shackle hangers from Sonoran Steel and put them on back...highest quality and lets you use a 3/4 shackle.

If I were to remove my hitch thats what I would do but I haul a trailer too much to do that so...

Fink

A great idea but just to protect those lacking in winching experience/recovery experience-- be sure to consider the bumper that the shackle mounting brakets are being attached to--even a good backing plate will not keep a light-duty bumper from ripping out or clean off in some circumstances.

I plan on attaching these (already have them, ARB shackles, and the backing plates) to my front ARB bumper but I will not use them under certain circumstances when the pull will likely exceed the bumper strength.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/smb/

**4x4Fink** · 01-10-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Mogger

A great idea but just to protect those lacking in winching experience/recovery experience-- be sure to consider the bumper that the shackle mounting brakets are being attached to--even a good backing plate will not keep a light-duty bumper from ripping out or clean off in some circumstances.

I plan on attaching these (already have them, ARB shackles, and the backing plates) to my front ARB bumper but I will not use them under certain circumstances when the pull will likely exceed the bumper strength.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/smb/

Very true...take a few extra minutes and really plan the recovery route or anchor point before just snatching the rig out of the ditch, definitely a good idea.

Fink

01-07-2006, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
spindleshanks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 620	I don't know, but I saw a really nice hitch receiver that takes a large D-Ring. The design appeared to be much safer and solid than the regular hook type hitches. But that is probably the best (and cheapest?) way to mount some tow points on the rear of the vehicle, provided you have a tow hitch. You can remove it until you need it. Very convenient. __________________ '03 beauty of a white Tacoma, check it out: http://www.yotatech.com/f83/spindles.../#post50606613 "The fingers you have used to dial this number are too fat. For information on how you can obtain your own personal dialing wand, please mash your palm against the keypad now."

01-07-2006, 01:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
jsnby Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 487	your truck should have a tow hook on the front already....if not....can i ask what happened? I second the receiver shackle hanger thingy.....you never know when you'll have to let a buddy use it to get his rig out. mine was like $40 i think __________________ http://www.trek-planner.com 1992 Toyota 4Runner\|3.slow\|5spd, SR5\|Flowmaster 40\|SAS 5" f/r\|Detroit rear\|ARB front\|5.29's\|roof rack\|FLX 165\|35x12.5r15 BFG MT\|CB\|ISR\|Alarm\|BentUp Sliders\|C02\|30 spline longs

01-07-2006, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
daniel_loz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 60	ive looked and cannot find a tow hook on the front of the truck anywhere..im the second owner but i know the man i bought the truck from and there was no damage ever incurred to the truck...so where should this tow hook be at? __________________ 1995 Toyota 4x4 EXT SR5 V6...5" Superlift suspension w/ rear leaf packs...33x12.50 Firestone Destination MTs...15x10 Mickey Thompson Classic II Beadlocks...intake from toyboxfab w/k&n drop-in filter...exhaust on the way next..magnaflow maybe? - R.I.P. August 2006

01-07-2006, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	4x4 connection has both the receiver hitch shackle things and the replacement factory style hooks with the metal keeps for pretty cheap. Junk yard works good to. If you go this route take a cheater bar to get these bolts out because they will be very tight. __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

01-09-2006, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	You should have one hook and then a tie-down bracket on the front, go to Toyota and buy another tow hook for the front and then get the WARN receiver shackle. I wouldn't pay more than 40 bucks shipped, Cabela's is a good place to go, thats where I got mine. Good luck, Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-09-2006, 09:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	http://www.4by4connection.com/towhook.html I am pretty sure these are the right bolt spacing. You would just need some metric bolts. Very cheap! __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

01-09-2006, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Yeah I bet those would work, you could go out and measure your spacing and then give them a call, great guys to work with, and see if they match up. Be sure to get all grade 8 hardware. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-09-2006, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	I am gonna remove the rec'r hitch on mine and put 2 of these on. I scrape the hell out of that hitch and really need the clearance out the back. __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

01-09-2006, 10:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	If I were gonna do that I would get the shackle hangers from Sonoran Steel and put them on back...highest quality and lets you use a 3/4 shackle. If I were to remove my hitch thats what I would do but I haul a trailer too much to do that so... Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Well looks like the prices have come up...I got mine for $34.99 from Cabela's, so really anywhere will work. I have used Rubicon4x4.com, 4x4connection.com and Central4WD.com before and they are all great places to buy from. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

01-10-2006, 08:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
4Mogger Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 637	I have these hooks and the backing plates too. The backing plates really improve the real world performance to minimize damage to the mount. I have purchased a lot of equipment from these guys, they are not cheap but the products they sell are by and large, the very best of the best. At the very least, look at the product and get ideas to look for a less expensive option or someone selling the same thing for less $$$. https://www.expeditionexchange.com/curt/

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