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Rear tow hook
Well, this is the latest thing that I've fabricated. Got the idea from another thread on here and it sounded good. Doesn't look all that great, but the welds are strong and as long as it's functional I don't care.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/egifford/hook.jpg
 
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hey it works! they sell a receiver hook at 4wp for $10 if ya decide it's tacky. ever since I got one, nobody tailgates me anymore!
 
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looks like it would work good, now just smooth it up and paint it black or something and you would be good to go.
 
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its a very good first attempt. just build off your first idea. make another and try so it leaves the hook able to move it will put less stress on it. here is the two i have
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=16771
 
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why does it stick out so much?
 
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why does it stick out so much?
cuase the reciever pipe is to long..
 
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its a good start, i like zach's better tho
 
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why not just put one on the frame and leave the hitch free
thats what i did

plus you can put on a hitch cover that says something like.....

...remove to tow dodge.......or........for if you're f.o.r.d
 
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i agree i also like his tow hooks better. they're bad ***.
 
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i agree i also like his tow hooks better. they're bad ***.
i wasnt trying to one up ya i was trying to give you idears to make yours better theres always need for inprovement even mine
 
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