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Adding 2 front tow hooks to my 2010 4.7 1500?

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Feasable? I found THIS: http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-67497.html

But I'm wondering what the implementations are for actually putting on my truck to the main frame... Advise? If these $8 ones don't work, is there a Mopar one that I could use?

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P.S, I would LOVE to have tow hooks because it would make pulling people out in the winter WAY easier!!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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I have them and have never used them. The stock hooks leave little room for a tow rope and chains will destroy the bumper. They look good and thats about it.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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I do have a genuine need for them though... Because I go to the sand dunes in Michigan a LOT, amongst other things... I want to put them on if I can...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Okay, here are some pics of my thoughts:

1) Mount the tow hook to the main frame by drilling two holes and having it hang down. The rope will go through the air dam (I will cut that out too) (circled in red):

2) Another image without the drawing (you can see where I messed my bumper up from hitting a hill to fast (Live and learn):

3) There are posts sticking down on each side of the truck with one pre-threaded hole in the middle of it (WHAT IS THIS FOR?!?! Plow maybe?!?!). Anyways - I can drill two holes and hang the hook down and have the rope come out the air dam once again:

Thoughts? P.S, I will do this TWICE (on each side of the truck). What is pictured for one side will apply to the other side as well.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Just spend the $120 and get the factory tow hooks. Takes about 30 minutes to install them and they are anchored correctly. There is plenty of room for a standard 2 or 3" tow strap on the factory hooks. The pedastel that your drew your hook on is one of the mounting points for the factory tow hooks.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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I understand. I have a connection to a manager at Chrysler. I've called him and he's gonna get em for me.

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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I got it all ordered. I'm getting the OEM tow hooks for $125 out the door cash... I'll post pictures tomorrow after I install them!

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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I got it all ordered. I'm getting the OEM tow hooks for $125 out the door cash... I'll post pictures tomorrow after I install them!

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You will also either want to order the filler panel that has the cutouts ($12?) or you will need to cut your existing piece.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Thank you for this info. Yes, I will cut my existing piece as it is already messed up and bent anyways. I'm pretty good with the Dremel.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Okay. Got it all installed. Took me 10 minutes to do.







w00t!
 
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