TOW HOOKS

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Anybody know where I can find (or are willing to sell) genuine GM tow hooks that go on frame beneath front bumper? I don't think they change at all between minor 73-80 and 81-87 differences, but if they do, also indulge me. Thank you

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[AuroraGirl]

https://www.ebay.com/p/1429688912

here is what it looks like on my 78

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that looks like its from a 81+, if that is, assuming the hook is the same, i am thinking the hook goes at an angle sweeping backward vs the older trucks was straight up? Im thinking there may be a design change 81+

im not sure how much different the frame horn being rounded vs not rounded like 81+ would affect this or not

But There is a reinforcement plate on the backside of each hook, too, that i feel is probably important

quick google search found this:

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which tells me the direction of the hook is unchanged but the way it mounts is obviously different for the frame horn.
im not sure if a 73-80 uses a reinforcement for the hook then.

 

[AuroraGirl]

also, recovery hook would be your proper terminology, i wouldnt recommend towing with the hooks.

I can check my frame in the morning if you want to know if it has a reinforcement. Which truck you need for, your 1980 or your 1988?

 

[SquareRoot]

also, recovery hook would be your proper terminology, i wouldnt recommend towing with the hooks.

I can check my frame in the morning if you want to know if it has a reinforcement. Which truck you need for, your 1980 or your 1988?

That's the only solid piece on your truck...

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

also, recovery hook would be your proper terminology, i wouldnt recommend towing with the hooks.

I can check my frame in the morning if you want to know if it has a reinforcement. Which truck you need for, your 1980 or your 1988?

the '88 and thanks a bunch (i never meant to tow with them, LMC uses that term when buying air deflectors)

 

[Ricko1966]

I learned a lot about tow hooks today.

letstowthat.com/what-are-tow-hooks

 

[Bextreme04]

Do they need to be factory? There’s a guy near me that sells some heavy duty ones that are laser cut and have a circular hole instead of the hook to take a standard horseshoe shackle.

 

[bigcountry78]

They do change. 73-80 are shaped like a candy cane, 81 and up are shaped like the curved one pictured above. The 81-up are easier to find, there are usually several sets on eBay. I don’t have a spare set, or I’d hook you up.

 

[Bextreme04]

Anybody know where I can find (or are willing to sell) genuine GM tow hooks that go on frame beneath front bumper? I don't think they change at all between minor 73-80 and 81-87 differences, but if they do, also indulge me. Thank you

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-1981-1...172809?hash=item4b8c0c7109:g:Fy0AAOSwD9VgGG-9

 

[SquareRoot]

I’d hook you up.

Literally...

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

They do change. 73-80 are shaped like a candy cane, 81 and up are shaped like the curved one pictured above. The 81-up are easier to find, there are usually several sets on eBay. I don’t have a spare set, or I’d hook you up.

much appreciated anyway

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Do they need to be factory? There’s a guy near me that sells some heavy duty ones that are laser cut and have a circular hole instead of the hook to take a standard horseshoe shackle.

pictures?

 

[Bextreme04]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1188232837959644/permalink/3554623127987258/

 

[Bextreme04]

If you don’t have Facebook, this is a screenshot of one of the pics on his listing.

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[Keith Seymore]

also, recovery hook would be your proper terminology, i wouldnt recommend towing with the hooks.

GM refers to them as RPO V76 "Towing Devices" - ie " two front towing hooks"

FWIW

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https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/do...its/Chevrolet-Trucks/1978-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf