Hand holding a plated tow hook bolted to a rusty drilled frame r…

Common aftermarket hooks are similar to (rare) stock '80-91 hooks, but the bolt hole spacing does NOT match the factory holes in an '80-91 frame. Having down-facing hooks opens the possibility of driving over a fixed obstacle (like a concrete wall) and becoming attached to it. It also allows straps, chains, cables, & ropes to fall off if they go slack. And because these Chinese hooks are very low-quality steel, they're not actually strong enough for hard pulls with fullsize trucks.

OE hooks & eyes are vastly superior, and can be had cheaper at junkyards.



Most will require new holes anyway, but the result will be stronger & safer than this aftermarket chrome junk.

Owner caption July 2012 · Photo 4616 of 5000