Topic: Rear recovery hooks

[R3D DR4G0N]

im going to do this mod to my truck as well, in addition to cleaning up the entire trailer hitch.  i saw something though that i just flat out said "wrong".  On LMC truck, i can buy brand new 1st generation s10 tow hooks, 60 a piece and then like 5 bucks for hardware, OR i can buy chrome aftermarket hooks from the same place, they will fit all gen s10's, rated for up to 10,000 pounds, includes hardware (which probably will not be necessary), for 10 bucks a piece.  Ill just scuff them, hit them with some etching primer, and truck bedliner, along with the rest of the hitch, and reassemble.  i will definitely post pics when im done...thanks

Jon

 

[R3D DR4G0N]

Yes. The bolts thread into a 3/8" plate which helps to reinforce the mounting.

might i ask, what were the dimensions, and/or overall shape of this 3/8" thick plate?  If im going to do this, I want to do it the right way, and give the setup more stability.  Let me know, please and thank you!

Jon

 

[HenryJ]

might i ask, what were the dimensions, and/or overall shape of this 3/8" thick plate?  If im going to do this, I want to do it the right way, and give the setup more stability.  Let me know, please and thank you!

It comes with the hooks. It is the OEM method of attachment for the hooks for all the S-series and earlier fullsize. Each hook should come with the plate and two bolts.

[R3D DR4G0N]

I have yet to do this.  I think I might just scuff the hell out of, or even sandblast, my OEM hitch, buy some s10 hooks, install, and bed line the whole thing.  The downside is I thought this would be a great modification to any vehicle with a trailer hitch.  lets just say i was wrong, lol.  I am soo looking forward to doing this.

Thank you,
Jon