Base - Only one rear tow hook?

[Scott R Nelson]

That's not a strong thing either and should be considered only for winching and not kinetic work.

I don't have a kinetic rope, so no problem. I have a 20-foot tow rope and two soft shackles and have watched enough off road rescue videos to know that you don't do any jerking at all with what I have.

As with the chains that I have for my Escape, I'm hoping to never have to use the tow rope either.

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[chtucker]

They drag over rocks anyways.... first thing to hit when coming off a ledge.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Link to what you’re referring to?

I meant it's normal for the base to have 1 hook. This thread helped me get the second one. I bought from ruxer aka @flip
Thread 'Bought second rear tow hook from Ford' https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bought-second-rear-tow-hook-from-ford.46480/

 

[PSUTE]

Reason I'm looking at a hitch...

 

[Gassyjack]

More stuff cost more $.

 

[Fmuguira]

Yeah, $48 for one stinking hook!!
I d find an aftermarket one and figure out a way to mount it !

 

[Scott R Nelson]

I got the new tow hook today from the Ford dealer and installed it. Paid for with Ford Pass Point, so I consider it the same as being free.

I asked the parts guy what the bolts should be torqued to and he had a hard time finding that value. One place indicated 35 foot-pounds and another 55. I figured I would see what it took to loosen the bolt and it was right around 55, so that's what I used to tighten it back up. I hope it wasn't a mistake to use red Loctite on it, since that's all I had. Looks like the old bolts had blue.

Anyway, I now have two tow hooks both front and rear.

Ideally I'll never use them, but if the need arises I have them.

 

[VAtruck]

I got the new tow hook today from the Ford dealer and installed it. Paid for with Ford Pass Point, so I consider it the same as being free.

I asked the parts guy what the bolts should be torqued to and..

Use the standard value for the bolt diameter from a torque chart.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Use the standard value for the bolt diameter from a torque chart.

Where does one find a "torque chart" with values that we can trust?

 

[VAtruck]

Where does one find a "torque chart" with values that we can trust?

These are well established standards listed in most auto service manuals. Here is a link: https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/bolt-torque-chart/

 

[SierraBronco]

They drag over rocks anyways.... first thing to hit when coming off a ledge.

The MHI Rock Rings are a great replacement

 

[Scott R Nelson]

These are well established standards listed in most auto service manuals. Here is a link: https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/bolt-torque-chart/

That is a very useful chart. Thanks for posting it.

 

[VAtruck]

That is a very useful chart. Thanks for posting it.

You're welcome.

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