Install new Tow Hooks

[downforce137]

Does anybody know if the front tow hooks are the same as the rears? Not sure if the make different ones for the back. I can't seem to find any info on that.

rear ones are welded to the hitch

 

[figure1a]

Put the tow hooks on today. Sharpens up the front end a lot. I suggest taking off the skid plate. A lot easier that way. I used the original dust covers, not a perfect fit but worked.

Those will bend under a real load. Steel is way stronger than aluminum (even 6061). If those were 3" thick, maybe they would have the same strength as the stock steel hooks.

 

[Kings4thecup]

Put the tow hooks on today. Sharpens up the front end a lot. I suggest taking off the skid plate. A lot easier that way. I used the original dust covers, not a perfect fit but worked.

looks great...im gonna do this

 

[JustAnotherRaptorGuy]

I was thinking of trying to achieve the same effect with some red paint. I like the idea of a Ford designed tow point as it's also a frontal impact component and designed with a bunch of crash testing, etc.