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Huskerboy2 · 09-22-2005, 06:27 PM

I've seen people talk before about rear tow hooks. What did rear tow hooks look like for our trucks? It seems like I've heard that they are different than front hooks.

Do they mount with two or three bolts? Do they mount to the bottom of the frame, or the side, like the front hooks?

Does anybody happen to have a picture?

Thanks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-22-2005, 08:01 PM

No pic's, but I would LUV to find some myself, I think they mostly came
on FORESTRY, PUBLIC SERVICE, and MILITARY versions of 4wd models

BobS · 09-22-2005, 08:35 PM

These have two bolts, I've also seen them with three. School buses commonly had them.

Rear Tow Hooks

Bob

Joe67 · 09-22-2005, 08:50 PM

Get some Hummer H2 tow hooks and bolt them to your step bumper

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-22-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobS

These have two bolts, I've also seen them with three. School buses commonly had them.

Hey Bob, got any specs on those

BobS · 09-22-2005, 09:44 PM

What information are you looking for? I'm not at the same location as that truck right now but I can get measurements if you need them.

Bob

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-22-2005, 09:59 PM

Length overall, Distance between bolt holes, Width overall, etc.........

BobS · 09-22-2005, 10:11 PM

I should be able to get that for you by tomorrow evening.

Bob

Huskerboy2 · 09-22-2005, 10:20 PM

Yes, please post the specs when you get them. Thanks Bob.

Huskerboy2 · 09-22-2005, 10:27 PM

I picked these up on ebay for 10 bucks. They look pretty close. I bought them with the intention of using them on my Blazer as rear tow hooks.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 09-22-2005, 11:45 PM

I have a set that I pulled off the front of a 1966 Chevy C60 dumptruck, they look exactly like the rear mounted ones.

1969 GMC · 09-23-2005, 12:59 AM

IIRC, the correct ones for the rear of our trucks have 3 bolt holes. Someone posted pics a long time ago, and I think they are also in the rear of my owner's manual under the optional equipment listing (if I could find the dang thing).

**special-K** · 09-23-2005, 08:25 AM

These are factory and not upfitter items?Those three-bolt hooks are generic heavy truck pieces.They are designed for top mounting.Some have a twist like our hooks to help retain the chain when off tension.Are there supposed to be holes in the frame for these hooks?

Huskerboy2 · 09-23-2005, 11:05 AM

The ones like I bought are generic. I think these particular ones came off a Mack truck. I've seen them in 3 hole as well. They look like what you'd see on a school bus, etc. I was just curious how these generic ones compared to actual factory rear hooks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-23-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Are there supposed to be holes in the frame for these hooks?

No idea Special, but my rig has lost of OE holes back there

BobS · 09-23-2005, 10:15 PM

Measurements on the rear hooks in the link above are:

Bolt center to center-4.25"
Overall length-9"
Height (for lack of a better word)-5"
Width-approximately 3" (they curve outward)

Tow hook dimensions are compliments of the wife, why she puts up with my antics, I have no clue!

The RPO for Front Tow Hooks was V76 meaning they were available from the factory. I've never seen the RPO for Rear Tow Hooks which leads me to believe they were all either dealer-installed or installed by an upfitter like when this truck (62 W5000 NAPCO 6X6) was converted or by a coach builder in the case of school buses or they may have just been installed by a previous owner who bought them from the dealership or even from the source that supplied the dealership. Dealer-installed accessories will vary by year or supplier, this would explain the difference in tow hooks from year to year or region to region and would also explain the existence of an identical tow hook on another make of truck which in the case of this two-hole version is very common.

Bob

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2005, 10:23 AM

Thanks Bob

*wolfthing2000* · 09-24-2005, 11:09 AM

Huskerboy2,,, the hooks you got are available from Northern tool for 24.00 a pair.

Huskerboy2 · 09-24-2005, 12:32 PM

Actually, the ones from Northern Tool look a little more like the originals. They seem rounder.

09-22-2005, 06:27 PM	#1
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Rear Tow Hooks I've seen people talk before about rear tow hooks. What did rear tow hooks look like for our trucks? It seems like I've heard that they are different than front hooks. Do they mount with two or three bolts? Do they mount to the bottom of the frame, or the side, like the front hooks? Does anybody happen to have a picture? Thanks. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

09-22-2005, 08:01 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	No pic's, but I would LUV to find some myself, I think they mostly came on FORESTRY, PUBLIC SERVICE, and MILITARY versions of 4wd models __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-22-2005 at 08:01 PM.

09-22-2005, 08:35 PM	#3
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	These have two bolts, I've also seen them with three. School buses commonly had them. Rear Tow Hooks Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

09-22-2005, 08:50 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Get some Hummer H2 tow hooks and bolt them to your step bumper __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-22-2005, 09:44 PM	#6
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	What information are you looking for? I'm not at the same location as that truck right now but I can get measurements if you need them. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

09-22-2005, 09:59 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Length overall, Distance between bolt holes, Width overall, etc......... __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-22-2005, 10:11 PM	#8
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	I should be able to get that for you by tomorrow evening. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

09-22-2005, 10:20 PM	#9
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Yes, please post the specs when you get them. Thanks Bob. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

09-22-2005, 10:27 PM	#10
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I picked these up on ebay for 10 bucks. They look pretty close. I bought them with the intention of using them on my Blazer as rear tow hooks. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

09-22-2005, 11:45 PM	#11
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I have a set that I pulled off the front of a 1966 Chevy C60 dumptruck, they look exactly like the rear mounted ones. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

09-23-2005, 12:59 AM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	IIRC, the correct ones for the rear of our trucks have 3 bolt holes. Someone posted pics a long time ago, and I think they are also in the rear of my owner's manual under the optional equipment listing (if I could find the dang thing). __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-23-2005, 08:25 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	These are factory and not upfitter items?Those three-bolt hooks are generic heavy truck pieces.They are designed for top mounting.Some have a twist like our hooks to help retain the chain when off tension.Are there supposed to be holes in the frame for these hooks? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2005, 11:05 AM	#14
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	The ones like I bought are generic. I think these particular ones came off a Mack truck. I've seen them in 3 hole as well. They look like what you'd see on a school bus, etc. I was just curious how these generic ones compared to actual factory rear hooks. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

09-23-2005, 10:15 PM	#16
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Measurements on the rear hooks in the link above are: Bolt center to center-4.25" Overall length-9" Height (for lack of a better word)-5" Width-approximately 3" (they curve outward) Tow hook dimensions are compliments of the wife, why she puts up with my antics, I have no clue! The RPO for Front Tow Hooks was V76 meaning they were available from the factory. I've never seen the RPO for Rear Tow Hooks which leads me to believe they were all either dealer-installed or installed by an upfitter like when this truck (62 W5000 NAPCO 6X6) was converted or by a coach builder in the case of school buses or they may have just been installed by a previous owner who bought them from the dealership or even from the source that supplied the dealership. Dealer-installed accessories will vary by year or supplier, this would explain the difference in tow hooks from year to year or region to region and would also explain the existence of an identical tow hook on another make of truck which in the case of this two-hole version is very common. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

09-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Thanks Bob __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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09-24-2005, 11:09 AM	#18
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Huskerboy2,,, the hooks you got are available from Northern tool for 24.00 a pair.

09-24-2005, 12:32 PM	#19
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Actually, the ones from Northern Tool look a little more like the originals. They seem rounder. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

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