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Old 09-24-2017, 08:34 PM
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I was able to get a set of OEM tow hooks through an eBay junkyard seller. But, they appear to be incomplete. It looks like the yard unbolted the L-brackets from the frame and kicked the hooks backwards to back off the hooks from the long frame bolt. Unfortunately, that means that the hooks that I received don't have the bushings that are at the back (red circles in the attached picture). For those that have tow hooks, can you answer a few questions about those bushings?

- What are they made of? Rubber? Metal? (they look like metal)
- What are their dimensions? Overall diameter? Thickness?
- Does it "wrap" around the tow hook so that it is on the top and bottom of the hook? (see blue circles in attached photo) Or, is it just on the top or bottom?

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Old 09-29-2017, 07:08 PM
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I would request a return to the ebay seller for an incomplete set. I was able to locate a source for the OEM tow hooks that may be able to help you out. I'll add the link to this thread. They can answer your questions if you click on the Parts Question Guide on the upper right side of the page. On the new pop up window there's an Email Us link to contact their parts specialists. Hope this helps https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/part...oks-front.html
 

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Old 09-30-2017, 09:25 AM
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Thanks for the link. I'll check them out.

Unfortunately, I bought them several months ago and am just now getting around to trying to install them. So, I'm past the return window.
 




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