Thread: 1972 tow hooks?
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Old 11-23-2013, 08:08 AM   #2
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Re: 1972 tow hooks?

I'm no authority as many on this board know these trucks better than I do but in '72 were are two hook styles available. The more common style used from
'69 thru '72 which I have on my '71 4x4 and the '72 only style which are hard to come by. Unless the truck was ordered with them and listed on the original SIPD label on the glove box door the frame would not be drilled for mounting the tow hooks. Two wheel drive trucks rarely were ordered with tow hooks and even the four wheel drive trucks didn't receive them in large quantities, hence the rather hard to find optional hooks. If you will do a search "tow hook styles" or similar wording it will bring up pictures of the differant styles that were used. Be prepared to spend some $$ for original hooks unless you get lucky as I did and find them at a swap meet for a $20 bill. Almost dis-located my shoulder reaching for my wallet, LOL. When I mounted mine there were no holes located so basically just held them up to the frame, made sure of clearance all around, marked and drilled. May not be "exact" to original specs but they work. Sorry for the long post and good luck in your search.
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