found out why tow hooks are on backwards - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sir Fisher · 11-06-2013, 09:24 PM

Because they won't go on the other way... so the question is drill new holes or do without?? Did earlier models not come predrilled for tow hooks??

**71swb4x4** · 11-06-2013, 10:00 PM

They don't go on backward, you are looking at them backward.

They go on the way they do (forward?? backward??) to keep the tow rope/strap/chain on.
I would drill the holes and put them on right.

**29od1** · 11-06-2013, 10:16 PM

That looks like a 67 frame, so you should be using the 60-68 tow hooks. Not the 69-72 hooks that you have. The pre-69 hooks should fit with no extra drilling.

BLAZERMAN · 11-06-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29od1

That looks like a 67 frame, so you should be using the 60-68 tow hooks. Not the 69-72 hooks that you have. The pre-69 hooks should fit with no extra drilling.

I agree, definitely not a 69-72 frame. The 60-68 hooks should bolt right up.

**kwmech** · 11-07-2013, 03:50 PM

Aw, c'mon guys...........all he has to do is turn the frame around, sheeesh

snj8198 · 11-07-2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Aw, c'mon guys...........all he has to do is turn the frame around, sheeesh

ya, think of the benefits... rear steer!

Sir Fisher · 11-07-2013, 08:55 PM

another mystery solved with this truck... i bought the truck this way... so now i have to look for tow hooks that's made for this frame... hope it's not too hard.

BLAZERMAN · 11-07-2013, 09:46 PM

Shouldn't be a problem finding a good set of 60-68 hooks, they run about 175.00 for a nice set and the 69-72 style you have usually bring around 300.00, I would think you should be able to work out a trade and come out with some loot to boot.

**JimH2828** · 11-07-2013, 10:45 PM

Sir Fisher, I was about to provide you a link to the 60-68 hooks that are for sale, but I see you just bought them. Any chance you are willing to sell you 69-72 hooks for what you just paid for the 60-68 hooks? PM me.

Thanks
Jim

Sir Fisher · 11-07-2013, 10:56 PM

PM sent

11-06-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	found out why tow hooks are on backwards Because they won't go on the other way... so the question is drill new holes or do without?? Did earlier models not come predrilled for tow hooks?? Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-06-2013, 10:00 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards They don't go on backward, you are looking at them backward. They go on the way they do (forward?? backward??) to keep the tow rope/strap/chain on. I would drill the holes and put them on right. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-06-2013, 10:16 PM	#3
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards That looks like a 67 frame, so you should be using the 60-68 tow hooks. Not the 69-72 hooks that you have. The pre-69 hooks should fit with no extra drilling.

11-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,713	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards Aw, c'mon guys...........all he has to do is turn the frame around, sheeesh

11-07-2013, 08:55 PM	#7
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards another mystery solved with this truck... i bought the truck this way... so now i have to look for tow hooks that's made for this frame... hope it's not too hard. __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-07-2013, 09:46 PM	#8
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards Shouldn't be a problem finding a good set of 60-68 hooks, they run about 175.00 for a nice set and the 69-72 style you have usually bring around 300.00, I would think you should be able to work out a trade and come out with some loot to boot. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-07-2013, 10:45 PM	#9
JimH2828 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 621	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards Sir Fisher, I was about to provide you a link to the 60-68 hooks that are for sale, but I see you just bought them. Any chance you are willing to sell you 69-72 hooks for what you just paid for the 60-68 hooks? PM me. Thanks Jim

11-07-2013, 10:56 PM	#10
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: found out why tow hooks are on backwards PM sent __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

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