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DANL · 11-06-2002, 03:34 AM

Will oem 73-87 GM tow hooks bolt to 72 K5?
Thanks in advance.

...Dan

DANL · 11-07-2002, 01:33 AM

Has anyone used tow hooks from non-67-72 trucks?
I am looking for something that will bolt up with out mods.
Thanks.

...Dan

MStokes · 11-07-2002, 03:40 PM

I can't answer your question, but here is a photo of a tow hook on my 72 that may help someone else answer your question.

DANL · 11-07-2002, 09:39 PM

Thanks M.

...Dan

badpeanut · 11-09-2002, 01:50 PM

The difference between the '73-'80 GM tow hooks and the '81-'87ish is that the earlier ones are much beafier. I've seen the '73-'80 tow hooks on our trucks, but they get too close to the spring perch/spring IMO (there isn't enough room to slip a rope on anymore). I like MStokes' solution, but would add one of those little sheet metal springy clips to keep things from slipping off the hook.

11-06-2002, 03:34 AM	#1
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Will 73-87 GM tow hooks bolt to 72 K5 Will oem 73-87 GM tow hooks bolt to 72 K5? Thanks in advance. ...Dan

11-07-2002, 03:40 PM	#3
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I can't answer your question, but here is a photo of a tow hook on my 72 that may help someone else answer your question. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

11-07-2002, 01:33 AM	#2
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Has anyone used tow hooks from non-67-72 trucks? I am looking for something that will bolt up with out mods. Thanks. ...Dan

11-07-2002, 09:39 PM	#4
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks M. ...Dan

11-09-2002, 01:50 PM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,758	The difference between the '73-'80 GM tow hooks and the '81-'87ish is that the earlier ones are much beafier. I've seen the '73-'80 tow hooks on our trucks, but they get too close to the spring perch/spring IMO (there isn't enough room to slip a rope on anymore). I like MStokes' solution, but would add one of those little sheet metal springy clips to keep things from slipping off the hook.



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