Exterior Semi-Tech General discussion of exterior for the Ford Ranger.

Where to attach tow hooks on a 2wd?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-08-2007
1967c10's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Middle of Minnesota
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Where to attach tow hooks on a 2wd?

Hello everyone, well maybe I did not search good enough, but can someone point me in the right direction as to where to attach tow hooks on the front of the Ranger? As in my sig I have the 2wd XLT and now that winter is coming I would like to have some good sturdy tow hooks on the front of the truck, and just at a quick glance there appears to be no easy place like on the 4WD versions. So if anyone has done this please let me know how or what you did or just help me with some ideas, thanks so much for your help!
 
  #2  
Old 11-08-2007
1967c10's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Middle of Minnesota
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Somthing else I forgot, I want to try and keep it looking stock/factory without hacking up the bumper or what ever else on the front end.
 
  #3  
Old 11-08-2007
RangerJustin's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
my 04 2wd xlt didnt have the correct crossmember...so kind of out of luck unless you do some fabricating i believe...go for a front tow hitch...
 
  #4  
Old 11-08-2007
HighRollerII's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 10,073
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
on the transfer case..

oh wait a min...

DoH!!
 
  #5  
Old 11-08-2007
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
he doesnt have one!!!! geeze man!




hows abouttttt.... yea do you have a cross member up front or not?
 
  #6  
Old 11-08-2007
1967c10's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Middle of Minnesota
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
hows abouttttt.... yea do you have a cross member up front or not?
Like directly underneath the radiator by the bumper, in that area? If thats what you mean, I would have to look, I did'nt drive the truck to work today, so I would have to check that specificly once I get home.
 
  #7  
Old 11-08-2007
ScottG's Avatar
Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lewiston, Maine
Posts: 4,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
get a front receiver hitch instead
 
  #8  
Old 11-08-2007
RangerJustin's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
this is probably what yours will resemble...

 
  #9  
Old 11-08-2007
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
yea, go for a front receiver

i wish i had done that a long time ago now im stuck with my winch sticking out over a foot infront of my truck, SO ANNOYING


anyways, you can put one of those hitch tow hooks in it if you do that
 
  #10  
Old 11-08-2007
k.blakeley's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: East Texas
Posts: 2,830
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
i wish i had done that a long time ago now im stuck with my winch sticking out over a foot infront of my truck, SO ANNOYING
A winch...dam matt that does blow
 
  #11  
Old 11-08-2007
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
it does, i scrape so much crap, mainly rocks

you wanna buy the plate? haha
 
  #12  
Old 11-08-2007
camodown's Avatar
Lost in Nowhere
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Midland, TX
Posts: 5,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
it does, i scrape so much crap
welcome to my world haha
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
doogster
General Ford Ranger Discussion
10
05-17-2011 12:41 PM
notpunkdesign
General Technical & Electrical
5
11-03-2010 06:51 AM
goliath553
General Ford Ranger Discussion
1
08-10-2008 05:02 PM
04blackedge
Fabrication & Tool Tech
20
10-28-2007 08:22 AM



Quick Reply: Where to attach tow hooks on a 2wd?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:06 PM.