Welding tow hooks

Lonestarider88 · Oct 29, 2014

Has anyone welded on tow hooks?my 08 lonestar didn't come with any and want to put some on. I know ppl get the bar put on but I don't understand how they do it a write up would be good to have.

xb1230 · Oct 29, 2014

As far as I know in most cases Front Tow Hooks are a Bolt-on.

If you want the OEM setup, you only have to replace the Bumper center bracket with the ones that have TOW Hooks on them. No welding required.

Lonestarider88 · Oct 29, 2014

I understand but wouldn't it be easier to weld some on?

xb1230 · Oct 29, 2014

Bull bars are not welded in either. They are attached to the Frame with bolts.

In some cases the bars go through the middle Air Dam in the bumper in some other case they go through under the bumper. Same goes for Front tow hooks.

As far as I am concerned, it is far easier to Bolt than to weld. Also unless you are an experienced welder with the proper rig, you are much better off bolting than welding. It is way too easy to not have a good weld brake, than to have a properly installed bolt come off...

Just my 2 cents.

Lonestarider88 · Oct 29, 2014

Make sense but a professional would be doing it so I'm guessing it would work

jwheeler · Oct 29, 2014

It looks like the factory kit is like $160. And can be easily bolted on. It will be cheaper, safer and easier than having someone weld some stuff on. You can't just place a hook on something and weld it on and have it hold. You need to have like a large D-ring mount that is welded on both sides of the mounting surface.

Lonestarider88 · Oct 29, 2014

Will this work
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191374310625

Lonestarider88 · Oct 29, 2014

Where did you find the kit for that price?

jwheeler · Oct 29, 2014

I was looking at this. Found on another site for a little cheaper earlier.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...002&langId=-1&productId=2816075&storeId=10001

xb1230 · Oct 29, 2014

Definitely a better option. At that price you won't get anything welded for close to that price.

Lonestarider88 · Oct 30, 2014

Awesome thanks

Lonestarider88 · Nov 2, 2014

The jegs one just says tow hooks on single bar but it does say it's included. Does anyone know? Does any one know if this will work

2006 DodgeRam 2500 Front Bumper
2006 DodgeRam 2500 Front Bumper

jwheeler · Nov 2, 2014

The jegs one said it was the mopar kit so it should come with the mounting hardware and everything needed. I don't think you can put a 2500 bumper on your 1500. Think the mounting points are different.

Lonestarider88 · Nov 2, 2014

Cool good to know I'm just trying to figure out if I should order it or not. If I do get I'll make sure to do a DIY WRITE UP. The problem they don't show you a picture of the kit just hooks I'll call Monday to see if they can verify I'll let y'all know what they say

Lonestarider88 · Nov 2, 2014

I didn't see where it said it was kit? All it talks about is the hooks that mount to frame. I'm confused and cant find anything else online about this part.

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