Tow Hooks
Captain
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From: Maysville, NC
Yeah, kinda stupid that dodge didn't put tow hooks on every truck. Chevy puts tow hooks on most of their trucks be it 2 or 4 wheel. I can see loads of possible reasons for trucks to have something up front to pull on. You don't have to be off roading to slide into a ditch or something but I've given up trying to figure out why dodge does some of the things it does.
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Well there are always good old fashioned shackle mounts:
never used the bolt ons, but I'd be sure to pick up a couple backplates for 'em.
Although I've never put a set on a vehicle, I've put a few of the weld on types on a few trailers.
Personally I'd get the weld on ones and find a nice spot on the frame for 'em, but if you don't weld the bolt on ones are fine...
never used the bolt ons, but I'd be sure to pick up a couple backplates for 'em.
Although I've never put a set on a vehicle, I've put a few of the weld on types on a few trailers.
Personally I'd get the weld on ones and find a nice spot on the frame for 'em, but if you don't weld the bolt on ones are fine...
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As far as the front receiver hitch goes, I found a Draw-Tight and a Reese on Amazon.com for around $175 for 2nd Gen 1500s.
I dunno what the Mopar tow hooks go for for 2nd Gens, but I know they are over $150 a pair for 3rd Gens at the stealership and ain't 1/100th as versatile as a hitch.
BTW, both receiver hitches are rated for 9000# rolling weight...
I dunno what the Mopar tow hooks go for for 2nd Gens, but I know they are over $150 a pair for 3rd Gens at the stealership and ain't 1/100th as versatile as a hitch.
BTW, both receiver hitches are rated for 9000# rolling weight...
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From: Vineland, NJ
just for the hell of it i checked ebay, this set is going for $51 + $15 S&H with less than a day on it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-D...item20b1d529d7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-D...item20b1d529d7
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From: Jefferson Ga
Im just looking for something as a safety measure because im only 2wd and like to hang with 4x4s so I just want to spend maybe $20 bucks and be able to use them once if its all they last, plus I could use them at work and helping other friends out, dont want to spend allot on it or allot of time.
I totally understand what your saying about getting a front hitch but I really dont like the look and I dont think I will use it enough to justify the money or work to install one
Even if they end up not visible and kinda under the front end as long as they can be used without messing up the front bumper because soon enough the new one will be on
I totally understand what your saying about getting a front hitch but I really dont like the look and I dont think I will use it enough to justify the money or work to install one
Even if they end up not visible and kinda under the front end as long as they can be used without messing up the front bumper because soon enough the new one will be on