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06-21-2023, 10:31 PM | #1 |
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Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Has anyone ever had the tow hooks stolen off a 67-72 they are not cheap and in the 500-600 range now. My truck is a 68 with tow hooks on the build sheet and am looking to buy a pair but afraid of them being stolen.
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06-21-2023, 10:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Loctite Red is your friend. Spot welds will help also.
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06-22-2023, 12:05 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Would be easier to steal the complete truck than to crawl under the front and unscrew 5/8'' bolts. An electric impact would be really noisy banging those off
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06-24-2023, 07:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Just as I've come to realize theft of my old truck has become a reality, I realize the same is true for many parts, such as hubcaps and tow hooks could be targeted. I've gone from feeling like the only guy on the planet wanting those parts (WTBs posted every issue in Pickups & Panels in Print in the '90s) to everyone on the planet (did I exaggerate?) wanting them. I do feel safe from theft where I live but will probably tack a weld or another idea I have. Grind on the bolt heads so a wrench won't fit. Use think washer so head can be ground off w/o scarring the hook (if I ever need to remove)
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06-24-2023, 10:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
I feel the same way about my truck/s. Currently working on building up a Toyota truck, 86 x-cab, longbed, converted to 4wd. Probably going to have to worry about that also---even with the lock down measures I building into it
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06-24-2023, 09:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Glad I'm not the only one worried about that. I made some lock cans that surround the nuts, they allow a socket to slide in when the lock is removed. I used all metal lock nuts so they are impossible to remove without a socket holding them.
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06-24-2023, 11:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
I think im going to look into some kind of security bolts, but not sure if they make them in Grade 8 and that big.
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06-27-2023, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Not sure how well the hooks would function for pulling use but possibly use a locking trailer tongue security pin?
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07-27-2023, 04:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
Something like these with a welded nut would be my choice. However nothing is going to stop a blue wrench.
https://www.aftfasteners.com/3-4-10-...-oxide-25-pkg/
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
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I had a set of new 35" tires and wheels stolen off my truck that was in my shop. After they broke in they used my tools, jack and jack stands to steal them 🤬
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09-16-2023, 09:27 AM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
So far, we don't know of anybody having tow hooks stolen
When I first got into K/20s 41 years ago I couldn't imagine the day I would have to guard it like a classic Corvette
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01-23-2024, 05:06 PM | #12 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
How about left hand threads for socket head bolts?
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01-26-2024, 11:02 AM | #13 |
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Re: Anyone had tow hooks stolen?
I like the way you think!
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