Installed Chrome Tow Hooks!
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03-18-2009 | 04:17 PM
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see that black thing on the front of my truck in the sig pictures?
been in there 2 times and believe me, you can do it with the bumper installed easily
there is a small 3-4" access hole on both of the frame horns near where the bolts are. I was very carefull to not disturb the backing plate inside the frame, and was able to get my fingers inside that access hole for the 1 I accidently mis-aligned
been in there 2 times and believe me, you can do it with the bumper installed easily
there is a small 3-4" access hole on both of the frame horns near where the bolts are. I was very carefull to not disturb the backing plate inside the frame, and was able to get my fingers inside that access hole for the 1 I accidently mis-aligned
........Oh Man!!!
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03-18-2009 | 06:02 PM
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You don't even need to stick your finger in there. The reason the back bolt hole is notched or slotted is so you can get the hook off without removing the bolt. The nuts on the backside are tied together with a metal strap.
All you need to do is,
remove front bolt,
loosen rear bolt,
slide off tow hook,
slide on new hook,
install front bolt, you may need to wiggle rear bolt to get nut in place for front bolt,
tighten rear bolt.
2 minutes tops per side.
All you need to do is,
remove front bolt,
loosen rear bolt,
slide off tow hook,
slide on new hook,
install front bolt, you may need to wiggle rear bolt to get nut in place for front bolt,
tighten rear bolt.
2 minutes tops per side.
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03-18-2009 | 06:10 PM
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03-18-2009 | 06:27 PM
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03-18-2009 | 06:39 PM
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03-18-2009 | 08:45 PM
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03-18-2009 | 10:33 PM
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I'm sure they look great. I almost bought a set for my F250 on ebay from Heller Ford. They had a special on them, but I missed it. I'm glad I didn't, now that I am going to be removing them all together.
