I Actually Used My Tow Hooks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

avejoe · 12-15-2004, 01:37 AM

I used my new (to me anyway) factory tow hooks this weekend. I pulled out two large lemon bushes. Yeah, I know I could have backed up and used the trailer hitch ball, but what fun is that?

67cst · 12-15-2004, 01:44 AM

your brave, if i had them on my truck id just look at them, imagine tweaking one..id be so pissed...jk i guess if i HAD to use them i would

1969 GMC · 12-15-2004, 01:44 AM

sweet! I wish I could do that, but the p/o took them off before I even got it

shortymac83 · 12-15-2004, 01:53 AM

very nice. we used our cherokee to pull a bush out at the old house, had to put it in 4wd, then 4 low, and it just wagged the jeep around like the end of a dog's tail. eventually, we backed up right next to the bush (there was the bush, then a 2 ft sidewalk, then a downhill yard), and floored it. smokeshow, and BAM right into the street. now THAT was a freaky ride.

next time I'm using the CJ7, in 4 low. that thing will NOT slide. then again, posi diffs in both ends will do that...

**special-K** · 12-15-2004, 07:37 AM

The frame will tweek before those hooks.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-15-2004, 11:09 AM

I just finished pulling a bunch of Juniper bushes out with the Burb. I chained them up and let the wife do the pulling, She thought it was a cool Idea

Blue Beard · 12-15-2004, 11:26 AM

What no mention of helping a f**d?

spencra · 12-15-2004, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The frame will tweek before those hooks.

My thoughts exactly. Have you seen those damn things. You could probably beat the truck to pieces with them and still have a nice pair of hooks. :p

Sorry, did I lose it.

1969 GMC · 12-15-2004, 02:54 PM

Yeah, you guys are right...they're made out of forged steel iirc, very tough. The only messed up set I can remember seeing was a pic posted on this board, someone had a truck with the 69-72 style towhooks that had the straight hook with no bends, but they apparently heated them up with the torch and hammered them both over to one side,

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-15-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

sweet! I wish I could do that, but the p/o took them off before I even got it

ME 2, STILL WTB A SET FOR MY 72 AND I DON'T WANT 2 MORGAGE MY HOUSE

grayw0lf · 12-15-2004, 09:38 PM

You know, I tried that once in my 4 cyl S-10 w/ an open differential. Didn't work out so well. All I did was dig a single hole in the grass.

12-15-2004, 01:37 AM	#1
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	I Actually Used My Tow Hooks I used my new (to me anyway) factory tow hooks this weekend. I pulled out two large lemon bushes. Yeah, I know I could have backed up and used the trailer hitch ball, but what fun is that? __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

12-15-2004, 01:44 AM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	your brave, if i had them on my truck id just look at them, imagine tweaking one..id be so pissed...jk i guess if i HAD to use them i would __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-15-2004, 01:44 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	sweet! I wish I could do that, but the p/o took them off before I even got it __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-15-2004, 01:53 AM	#4
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	very nice. we used our cherokee to pull a bush out at the old house, had to put it in 4wd, then 4 low, and it just wagged the jeep around like the end of a dog's tail. eventually, we backed up right next to the bush (there was the bush, then a 2 ft sidewalk, then a downhill yard), and floored it. smokeshow, and BAM right into the street. now THAT was a freaky ride. next time I'm using the CJ7, in 4 low. that thing will NOT slide. then again, posi diffs in both ends will do that... __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

12-15-2004, 07:37 AM	#5
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12-15-2004, 11:09 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,206	I just finished pulling a bunch of Juniper bushes out with the Burb. I chained them up and let the wife do the pulling, She thought it was a cool Idea __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

12-15-2004, 11:26 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	What no mention of helping a fd? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00** 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-15-2004, 02:54 PM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Yeah, you guys are right...they're made out of forged steel iirc, very tough. The only messed up set I can remember seeing was a pic posted on this board, someone had a truck with the 69-72 style towhooks that had the straight hook with no bends, but they apparently heated them up with the torch and hammered them both over to one side, __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-15-2004, 09:38 PM	#11
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	You know, I tried that once in my 4 cyl S-10 w/ an open differential. Didn't work out so well. All I did was dig a single hole in the grass. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!



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