'03 Recovery Hooks
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'03 Recovery Hooks
Looking for suggestions for the best variety and location to mount recovery hooks on my new '03 SR5. I don't trust the cheeseball tie-downs on the front end. Rear is covered w/hitch and Warn receiver shackle kit.
Anyone already put hooks on their '03? Possibility of posting a pic?
Anyone already put hooks on their '03? Possibility of posting a pic?
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unfortunately there really isn't any spot to add the tow hooks for the front.
your best bet at the current moment is to use the existing loop tow holes found in the front. Use some strap and a shackle as a combo and you should be fine. i've used the loop in the front and it's secure enough for the time being.
hopefully arb and/or tjm will have some steel bumpers for us soon so we can upgrade
good luck
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your best bet at the current moment is to use the existing loop tow holes found in the front. Use some strap and a shackle as a combo and you should be fine. i've used the loop in the front and it's secure enough for the time being.
hopefully arb and/or tjm will have some steel bumpers for us soon so we can upgrade
good luck
lance
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That's pretty much what I was planning to do in a couple of weeks, unless the kind people here had any better suggestions. Apparently, I was on the right track.
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Originally Posted by Good Times
unfortunately there really isn't any spot to add the tow hooks for the front.
your best bet at the current moment is to use the existing loop tow holes found in the front. Use some strap and a shackle as a combo and you should be fine. i've used the loop in the front and it's secure enough for the time being.
your best bet at the current moment is to use the existing loop tow holes found in the front. Use some strap and a shackle as a combo and you should be fine. i've used the loop in the front and it's secure enough for the time being.
Also, what can I get for my rear tow receiver to attach a recovery strap to?
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Don't worry about the rear. Some people use a receiver shackle kit but that's a waste of money. Most recovery straps have a loop on the ends. Simply insert the loop into the receiver and then insert your receiver hitch pin through it and then secure the pin. I have used this setup for years and have never had a problem. Besides, if you run with a receiver attachment you will lose some of your departure angle.
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