Should i use these tow hooks?

[Bad_Vision]

what do you guys think of using these when i build my new bumper?

 

[cztheman64]

what kind of bumper are you making?
i say dont use them

 

[DougieFresh]

Hard to tell how big and strong they are from the pics... I always prefer to use d-rings instead of hooks when possible. Straps can't fall off between tugs that way.

 

[Bad_Vision]

I never tug ever, i have a bungie strap and winch.
they are OEM from my 1994 chevy K5 Blazer so i think they are rated for a higher weight class, i just thought the might look good for my bumper.

Kinda like tusks, you know walress and puma like........(lets see who gets that joke)lol

 

[DougieFresh]

I never tug ever, i have a bungie strap and winch.

By tug I meant get a pull using your bungie strap. In my experience one attempt doesn't always work, so it would suck to have to get out and go hook the strap back up between pulls.

 

[runnerC2]

I say use them. I had a 92 Blazer for several years and, even though I rarely got stuck (cause that thing was a beast), I abused those hooks and know they are tough.

 

[Bad_Vision]

i see what you mean i was going to mount them vertical like hook end up.

Just for looks i think they would look cool. but if they are not going to be used i may not use them.

i was just looking through all my junk and found them so figured if there was a use for them i would go ahead and use them.

 

[Bad_Vision]

here is my strap i watched the polar exspress episode of top gear and had to have one, and i always keep lighter fluid handy on the trail too in case of a tire beed falling off.

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=147

 

[turboSR5]

They don't look as beefy as Toyota hooks but they look better than most of the junk I see hanging off of Jeeps. I say go for it.

 

[4runner_kid]

I would buy some d ring's and use those.

 

[99blackSE]

I think there is a write up on TTORA about GMT-400/GM K/V truck front hooks as a cheap mod for stronger front hooks for 1st gen tacos.