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Old 08-03-2008, 11:03 PM
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Help with recovery points....

Anyone know of a good way to install some shackles/hooks to the frame in the rear so I have a rear recovery point w/o the use of a receiver system?

Anyone bolt hooks to the frame in the rear?pics?
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:20 PM
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Old 08-04-2008, 12:31 AM
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If im not mistaken there should be somewhere back there to install them on the frame because thats where they install your tow bar, do you have a tow package?
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Old 08-04-2008, 09:46 AM
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why don't you want to use the tow hitch?
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Old 08-04-2008, 10:49 AM
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I don't have a tow hitch nor do I need one right now. The only thing I haul is the dirtbikes and they both fit in the bed. Im guessing I can use the holes that are in the frame already. Ill take pics and find some hooks and see what yall think...thanks
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:23 AM
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These hooks bolted to the boxframe somewhere?

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._371258_371258
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/GARAGE-PRO-...2397_10101.jcw
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:51 AM
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Nevermind, I just went out and looked. It won't work for the rear frame. I guess I'll get a hitch system, and maybe hooks to replace the enclosed hooks up front.
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Old 08-04-2008, 12:06 PM
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Can anyone recommend a decent tow hitch thats bolt-on that I can order online and install in the driveway? websites?

BTW Ill use this with it.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Tow-Hooks/G...2376_10101.jcw
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Old 08-04-2008, 12:16 PM
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http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?...ND(universal:1))

will those work? Does the 05 FX4 have a "vibration damper"? It says it wont fit if it does. I went out and looked and cant see one......
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why dont u go to your local dealer, or junk yard and buy the front tow hooks from our trucks then mount them somewhere in the back..

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someone please correct me if i am wrong but you can just hook the tow rope around the leaf shackle for some light duty pull outs. i wouldnt go ripping on a truck with it there though.
pay no attention to this guy...
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Old 08-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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Nevermind, I just went out and looked. It won't work for the rear frame. I guess I'll get a hitch system, and maybe hooks to replace the enclosed hooks up front.
why replace the enclosed hooks? and ill second the dont use the leafs that isnt a smart place to pull from
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:27 AM
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I want to replace the enclosed hooks so attaching a looped strap will be easier. I would never pull from my leaf springs.lol.

Im just going to get a tow hitch and use it. Thanks all.-Adam
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Old 08-06-2008, 01:46 PM
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thanks guys for the correction. i try to delete my post up there so i cause no further confusion. i wasnt sure about it and it wasnt my first choice but some guy did it with my sporttrac when i was slightly highcentered and it had no problems.
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