2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2nd Gen Front Tow Hooks

[EEJ]

I wanted to add some front tow hooks to my 2wd truck, but didn't want to spend the money for the factory Mopar ones, so I built one with shackle mounts and a 2" receiver so I could add a winch. Here's some pictures. The only problem with it is that the box tube should have been about an inch lower and an inch toward the back. As it is, it is extremely hard to get the bumper bolts in the holes unless you've got some really skinny arms. The side plates are made out of 1/2" plate, I would've used 3/8" but I only had 1/2" laying around. The tube is 2" x 4" x 3/16".

 

[EEJ]

Some more pictures.

 

[vahunters]

great job. I am looking at fabbing same item to my truck. looks great. what kind of steel did you use for the tow hook locations?

 

[pdxkid]

Good stuff there. I want to do this EXACT same thing. Too bad I don't know how to weld yet.

 

[EEJ]

what kind of steel did you use for the tow hook locations?

I bought the shackle mounts off ebay. They were for 3/4" shackles, but I reamed the hole out to 1" so I could use 7/8" shackles. If I remember right, they cost $20 plus shipping.