Rear tow hook mounting (my way) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72supermike · 02-09-2010, 10:00 PM

I mounted up some rear tow hooks yesterday. Just thought that I'd post some pics of how I did it. I know there are questions about how to do it the "original" way and I was wondering too. However, I wasn't patient enough to wait. And from the picture that I saw of the bent frame and use of only 2 of the 3 bolt holes, I thought that I should do it a little different. These aren't original rear tow hooks anyways but really close (they are ones I bought from 72ironmike) The process I used should be pretty self explanatory as you look at the picture, I just didn't get the pictures in order. You have to figure that out yourself

mike

72supermike · 02-09-2010, 10:01 PM

more pictures.

STOCKISH · 02-09-2010, 10:22 PM

Cool, looks good.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-09-2010, 10:28 PM

You did a nice job of fabricating on those. The guys with those tow hooks will be excited. Trevor

dazza · 02-09-2010, 10:33 PM

Well done...
start fabbin' 'em up, I'll be your distributor, head of sales, etc., etc. ;-) u make 'em, i'll move 'em...
hehe... really nice job though!

nickp51chevy · 02-09-2010, 11:59 PM

That looks great. Makes me want to get a set now.

70LonghornCST · 02-10-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks for sharing your work, Mike! Very well done.

msgross · 02-10-2010, 03:03 PM

looks nice and sturdy, I assume that you have no plans to run a reese hitch?

72supermike · 02-10-2010, 03:19 PM

No plans for a tow package. It would be almost as much work to mount as the tow hooks. And I have a receiver mounted on the underside of my bumper. So I'm good to go for now. mike

msgross · 02-10-2010, 04:39 PM

forgot about step bumpers... reason I mentioned it is because I mounted my reese hitch to that same area.. but i'm running a sport bumper.

72Levi · 02-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Good job looks nice, but one question, does the rear bumper get in the way of the towhooks? I've never seen someone pull anything with rear towhooks and a bumper.

longhorn70gmc · 02-11-2010, 06:05 PM

Hey Bro,
You did a really nice job. They look really nice and professional. I will have to figure something out for my set.
R/
Billy

72supermike · 02-12-2010, 01:28 PM

" but one question, does the rear bumper get in the way of the towhooks? I've never seen someone pull anything with rear towhooks and a bumper. "

I assume that the bumper would get in the way if you are pulling from straight on. An angle down towards the ground wouldn't be a problem. But I doubt i'll be doing much pulling with them. To me they look neat and might get used. I will most likely do my pulling with the ball/reciever. They are a unique item that I figured would look good on my 4wd.

I just picked up a set of 72 only front tow hooks the other day on my road trip from Idaho to Arizona for about 1/4 of what they are going for on the board. My truck used to have them since the holes are drilled and i can see where there is wear from bolts around the holes. So i'm pretty happy with that purchase. So I should be ready to do some towing, or get towed, but hopefully not the latter.

Thanks guys for the compliments. mike

**DeadheadNM** · 08-27-2012, 03:07 PM

Mike -

Thanks for your post. Followed your design on my K20 build and am pleased.

Pete

**special-K** · 08-28-2012, 08:59 AM

One of these days I'll have the OEM ones I have mounted on my truck. So,how were they mounted originally? For some reason I was thinking on the side of the frame. Never really looked into it,but I guess the bumper brackets would prevent that? Were they bottom mounted like this,just w/o any reinforcement?

**DeadheadNM** · 08-28-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

One of these days I'll have the OEM ones I have mounted on my truck. So,how were they mounted originally? For some reason I was thinking on the side of the frame. Never really looked into it,but I guess the bumper brackets would prevent that? Were they bottom mounted like this,just w/o any reinforcement?

The GM hooks (very similar to what I have) were used for decades and there was no type made specifically for 67-72 trucks. From what I understand, GM suggested ways to mount hooks in a schematic that was included in the box - I believe it involved the installation of an "L" bracket to the frame. A bracket is mandatory to accommodate the medial of the two rear bolt holes. These were not mounted to the side of the frame from what I learned and basically installed in a manner similar to shown.

cwilkie · 02-18-2013, 12:43 AM

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02-09-2010, 10:00 PM	#1
72supermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harrison, Idaho Posts: 214	Rear tow hook mounting (my way) I mounted up some rear tow hooks yesterday. Just thought that I'd post some pics of how I did it. I know there are questions about how to do it the "original" way and I was wondering too. However, I wasn't patient enough to wait. And from the picture that I saw of the bent frame and use of only 2 of the 3 bolt holes, I thought that I should do it a little different. These aren't original rear tow hooks anyways but really close (they are ones I bought from 72ironmike) The process I used should be pretty self explanatory as you look at the picture, I just didn't get the pictures in order. You have to figure that out yourself mike

02-09-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
72supermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harrison, Idaho Posts: 214	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) more pictures.

02-09-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Cool, looks good. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-09-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,152	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) You did a nice job of fabricating on those. The guys with those tow hooks will be excited. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-09-2010, 10:33 PM	#5
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Well done... start fabbin' 'em up, I'll be your distributor, head of sales, etc., etc. ;-) u make 'em, i'll move 'em... hehe... really nice job though! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

02-09-2010, 11:59 PM	#6
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) That looks great. Makes me want to get a set now. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

02-10-2010, 01:09 AM	#7
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Thanks for sharing your work, Mike! Very well done. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-10-2010, 03:03 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) looks nice and sturdy, I assume that you have no plans to run a reese hitch? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-10-2010, 03:19 PM	#9
72supermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harrison, Idaho Posts: 214	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) No plans for a tow package. It would be almost as much work to mount as the tow hooks. And I have a receiver mounted on the underside of my bumper. So I'm good to go for now. mike

02-10-2010, 04:39 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) forgot about step bumpers... reason I mentioned it is because I mounted my reese hitch to that same area.. but i'm running a sport bumper. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-10-2010, 04:49 PM	#11
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Good job looks nice, but one question, does the rear bumper get in the way of the towhooks? I've never seen someone pull anything with rear towhooks and a bumper. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

02-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#12
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Hey Bro, You did a really nice job. They look really nice and professional. I will have to figure something out for my set. R/ Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

02-12-2010, 01:28 PM	#13
72supermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harrison, Idaho Posts: 214	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) " but one question, does the rear bumper get in the way of the towhooks? I've never seen someone pull anything with rear towhooks and a bumper. " I assume that the bumper would get in the way if you are pulling from straight on. An angle down towards the ground wouldn't be a problem. But I doubt i'll be doing much pulling with them. To me they look neat and might get used. I will most likely do my pulling with the ball/reciever. They are a unique item that I figured would look good on my 4wd. I just picked up a set of 72 only front tow hooks the other day on my road trip from Idaho to Arizona for about 1/4 of what they are going for on the board. My truck used to have them since the holes are drilled and i can see where there is wear from bolts around the holes. So i'm pretty happy with that purchase. So I should be ready to do some towing, or get towed, but hopefully not the latter. Thanks guys for the compliments. mike

08-27-2012, 03:07 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,370	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Mike - Thanks for your post. Followed your design on my K20 build and am pleased. Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-28-2012, 08:59 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) One of these days I'll have the OEM ones I have mounted on my truck. So,how were they mounted originally? For some reason I was thinking on the side of the frame. Never really looked into it,but I guess the bumper brackets would prevent that? Were they bottom mounted like this,just w/o any reinforcement? __________________ "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 ~



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02-18-2013, 12:43 AM	#17
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Re: Rear tow hook mounting (my way) Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

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