Front tow hooks

[grampy]

I guess i'm a firm believer if I want something. And nobody already makes one. I just make it myself. I know this topic has been gone over before. How there is only a right side hook availible on our trucks. But as some of you have looked there is molded into the plastic the shape of the hole for the left hook. As well as the threaded bolt holes in the frame. So what I did is purchase another right hook and did a little modification to it. Cut it into three pieces and flipped it around welded it back together. After alot of grinding to it and the exiting hook to clean up the casting lines. Had them both chromed ($35 ea. hook) Went to my local have every bolt concieved store and got the correct hardened bolts. Cut the plastic out and bolted these babys in place. Looks killer. But before someone posts the pictures are worth a million words. I must say I have no clue as to how to post pics. So if there is anybody i can e-mail them to that know how to it would be appriciated. And also before I get bashed about the strength of the hook that was cut up. I would never use it in a pulling situation. Although after we welded it we put it in a large hydrolic press a put about 6.5 tons of presser on it. The base of the press bent more than the hook. On to my next custom mod.

[Binford]

its right below where you make a post or reply. Browse for Filename, then 'add attachment'. not hard at all

[Kelly]

or email it to criswell_k@hotmail.com and ill host it/post it for you

[grampy]

Took me a while but the pics are added. The hook on the right is the new one the stalk is a little thicker because of an added piece of metal. But when mounted on the truck you can't see it. Thanks for pic posting help.

[OkieScot]

grampy,

That looks outstanding. You did a really nice job of rewelding the left side hook.
What would you charge me to cut and weld a left hook? I can get the hooks plated locally so that would not be a problem.

OkieScot

[grampy]

I Would have to talk to my buddie that helped me do this, plus you would need to supply a stock hook. I bought mine on line and payed about $40 for it. And it figures I saw one on E-pay a week ago for like $10. Probably spent 4 hrs. or so with the whole process. Cutting, welding and grinding. So i'm not sure how many such requests I might be able to fill.

[steve396]

Grampy, real nice work you did. Looks Great!

[Markcuda]

After you cut and welded on the hook, did you have it re hardened?
If not, just get stuck some time and hook a chain on it and take cover
If you did not have it hardened, it is for looks only.

[OkieScot]

grampy,

Let me know what he says about the cost. If I can afford it I'll start looking for the hook.
And remember I asked first so if you are limited put me at the head of the list.

The second hook would be for looks only. We have the original one to tow with. it
will just give a balanced look.

Thank you for persevering in this endeavor.

OkieScot

[my05]

I took my tow hook off of my fronty because of my pre runner bar so if anyone wants to buy it shoot me a pm and offer.