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I noticed the two holes on each side of my frame for tow hooks, but noticed that i didnt have any. Anyone know where you can get tow hooks like the factory 4wd's? I have looked on ebay, ford parts, and cant seem to find them. any suggestions?
 
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im trying to find the same tow hooks that you have under yours, they are like a closed loop type i believe.
 
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You should be able to find a set at a junk yard. I see alot of them.
 
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do you have some on your truck? if so could you take a close up shot for me?
 
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The black ones are standard Ranger tow hooks. The stainless ones mount the same way but can be hard to find used and are very expensive new.

Check for clearance around the grille guard. Sometimes tow hooks interfere and need to be swapped side to side or left off completely.
 
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
The black ones are standard Ranger tow hooks. The stainless ones mount the same way but can be hard to find used and are very expensive new.

Check for clearance around the grille guard. Sometimes tow hooks interfere and need to be swapped side to side or left off completely.
yea thats what im looking for the standard black ones, any ideas where i can get some?
 
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Dealer, junkyard or online.
 
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https://www.1stfordparts.com/

2003 Ranger Collision catalog: frame/frame and components/tow hook/4WD
Standard right and standard left.

$21 each online plus shipping. Dealer price is about $30.
 
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
https://www.1stfordparts.com/

2003 Ranger Collision catalog: frame/frame and components/tow hook/4WD
Standard right and standard left.

$21 each online plus shipping. Dealer price is about $30.
cant seem to find them on that site? where did you go to get the $21 quote?
 
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
The black ones are standard Ranger tow hooks. The stainless ones mount the same way but can be hard to find used and are very expensive new.

Check for clearance around the grille guard. Sometimes tow hooks interfere and need to be swapped side to side or left off completely.
are you intrested in selling your stock hooks?
 
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its called a search button in the classified section...

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...&highlight=tow
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...&highlight=tow
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...&highlight=tow
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...&highlight=tow

As for shipping they should fit in a USPS flat rate box and ship anywhere for around $8. Just stop by the post office and pick up a free flat rate box.
 
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Originally Posted by tx03edge
cant seem to find them on that site? where did you go to get the $21 quote?
Follow the instructions below. On their site, the Collision Catalog is also sometimes called the Body Parts Catalog.
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https://www.1stfordparts.com/

2003 Ranger Collision catalog: frame/frame and components/tow hook/4WD
Standard right and standard left.
 
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