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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Chromed my Tow Hooks
I decided to have my tow hooks chrome plated, so I found a local shop and had them done. They charged me 60 bucks for both.

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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I like them but why not paint them blue to match?

I put chrome aftermarkets on mine.

 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whitecrystal1

I put chrome aftermarkets on mine.

Are those actually functional (As strong as OEM)? If so, where did you get them.
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Looks good... I might add some tow hooks on to mine... it's a good safety feature...
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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looks good...
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Thats sharp, I like that..
 
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it works very well with your truck nice job
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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IMO they look better with a chrome bumper, but they are sharp none-the-less.

And whitecrystal, yours a billet cut units arent they? they are also very good looking.
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Doesn't chrome plating weaken metal?

I like the look of it a lot, and it would look nice on my truck with the chrome bumper, but I wouldn't want to do it if it weakens them.
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tornadom
Doesn't chrome plating weaken metal?

I like the look of it a lot, and it would look nice on my truck with the chrome bumper, but I wouldn't want to do it if it weakens them.
I don't know if they are weakened or not. I'm not worried, if I break one, they are only 16 dollars for a new one.
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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they look nice, but a waste of 60 bucks IMO, mine are getting line-x, i guess if you dont use them. those aftermarkets one are just ornamental
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ATOM
they look nice, but a waste of 60 bucks IMO, mine are getting line-x, i guess if you dont use them. those aftermarkets one are just ornamental
Agreed.

I don't know if they are weakened or not. I'm not worried, if I break one, they are only 16 dollars for a new one.
I wouldnt be worried about the $16 tow hook...I'd be worried about whatever that $16 tow hook is hitting when it breaks.

The chrome hooks look good, and as long as it didnt weaken the tow hooks...
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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I don't think chroming weakens the metal. If it did, I guess there a lot of guys with weakened wheels !!
 
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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I read it on here that it will weaken the metal but to what extent I don't know nor did the post mention to what degree. Nevertheless, I think they look good.
 
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