well i dont have a tow hook on the front of my 87 4x4 pickup. there are however 4 threaded holes that looks good for making something. i basically just need something to attatch a tow strap to and is cheap and easy to make in shop class.

anyone have any ideas?

 

buy the stock hook that went there?!

 

Something along the lines of these... Not to mention they look great with shackles hanging off your truck, People will think your so hardXcore...

 

and im guessing i need to go to the stealership for those? how much will a pair of those run me

 

umm, You could also try a bone yard, might be 50 bucks or so. But seriously, While semi overpriced the SDORI hangers like i posted are the shizz...

 

what about making something myself? i have access to a full metal shop at school

 

go to a junkyard and get for free.

 

haha. now your thinking.

thats what im going to do this weekend IF i can locate one and IF i dont have a good idea for making something

 

if you have access to a mill pick up some aluminum blocks and make your own. measure the bolt holes center to center, drill 2 holes | | and one -- for a D ring shackle.

 

Get a set from the bone yard and then take it to your class and see if you can't improve on the design. Build it to your liking. If not, well at least you still have a set of some thing to use and/or go by.... Not just a hat rack up there ay!!

 

If ya need measurements of the shackle hangers, I have a pair lying around that I can get detail pictures and measurements...

 

hey thanks for the help guys. i will check a boneyard or two this weekend.

and scube pics and dimensions would be amazing if you get the time

 

I bought these from a local off-road shop. Bolts ARE different, but holes are EXACTLY the same. So, I just got different threaded bolts. $20

 

Alright, I know that took a little bit. honestly though, If you have the resources, I would much rather have these then the tow hooks. These things have saved my butt more then once : Have fun in shop class, Wish I could be there still

 

I noticed your in SW WA, just head over to foster auto parts and grab a couple. Last time I went, there were quite a few 4x4 toyotas, I doubt they will cost much. I'm sure Dollars corner wrecking would have a few also and they are even closer.

 

Because those stock hooks just don't work???



See what a 20ft strap can do?

 

No because my truck didnt come with any...

 

you have an EXTRA set of those shackle hangers lying around? wunna sell em?

 

Nope, They already have a name on em....

 

lol, ight, just had to ask