First post and tow hook question.

[Cshaffer126]

Hello all!

My wife just purchased a Ram 1500 for me while I am deployed (she is a keeper)

It did not come with tow hooks ( big horn chrome front bumper) and so I have been looking into adding a pair. However I am not a fan of the “hook” style. Which led me to the Rebel style loops.

I believe the mounting surfaces are the same however I am worried about clearances . Does anybody have any experience with using rebel style hooks on normal rams? If not how much clearance is there ? They look like they almost rub from the pictures I have seen .

 

[TatertotScott]

Sub'd

Tapatalked from my expensive "smart" phone.

 

[Cshaffer126]

Friendly bump with a pic of the new truck

 

[JB1]

They look like they are the same shape/bends to me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-OE...:Rebel&hash=item41e084548e:g:UgkAAOSwTglYk7sx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2018-...fVXK6AN:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!77095!US!-1

 

[Cshaffer126]

They look like they are the same shape/bends to me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-OEM-Genuine-Ram-1500-Front-Rebel-Off-Road-Tow-Hook-Hook-Set-Left-Right/282939643022?fits=Make:Ram|Submodel:Rebel&hash=item41e084548e:g:UgkAAOSwTglYk7sx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2018-...fVXK6AN:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!77095!US!-1

That’s what I saw too, however the actual thickness of the hook is what worries me . The pictures I have seen with the oem hooks look like a tight fit to the bumper.

Can anybody with tow hooks chime in on how much clearance there is ?

 

[Mh4262]

I've got some new OEM tow hooks I will be selling. Let me know-

 

[Cshaffer126]

I've got some new OEM tow hooks I will be selling. Let me know-

Rebel or oem? Price ? Pm me

 

[JB1]

Thickness looks the same

 

[WilliamS]

Although Id rather the open hook vs a closed loop so its not being pulled off center. They look the same thickness if you want to go with the closed loop ones.

 

[Cshaffer126]

I'm going to go ahead and give em a try. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Small caveat, I am currently deployed and I doubt my wife will install them so it may be a while...

 

[adamh3844]

I've got some new OEM tow hooks I will be selling. Let me know-

Would they fit 2002 ram 1500?

 

[BuggyMasters]

That’s a pretty dang good wife!

 

[MidwestJ]

I'm going to go ahead and give em a try. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Small caveat, I am currently deployed and I doubt my wife will install them so it may be a while...

Nope. No sir. Unsat. Get her out there to get on it!!

 

[ctdodge]

Small caveat, I am currently deployed

Would just like to say thank you for your service!! Enjoy your truck!!

 

[bruiserRAM]

Any updates? I actually bought some closed Rebel hooks on ebay a while back, then chickened out and cancelled the sale because I was scared they wouldn't fit.

I'd rather have closed loops too.

Let us know! Subb'd.

EDITED TO ADD:

just found these pics. I don't think he modified anything...

https://www.ramforum.com/attachments/tow-hooks-3-jpg.130002/

https://www.ramforum.com/attachments/tow-hooks-2-jpg.130001/

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