Install of oem tow hooks on a 14 Express

[JIMBOX]

It's a rubber spool/w fat washers on the down side 2" x 1-1/4/w 1/2" sleeve thru the rubber doughnut--

It's kind of a one use fitting, maybe available at a dealer --parts department-

Whatever

JIMBO

 

[R.L.K.]

Ugh. I tried to save money and bought used tow hooks. They showed up today and they're missing the rubber bushings from the back, which aren't sold separately. Wonderful.

Damnit ! Well ?

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[R.L.K.]

From the way it looks, I think you would have to actively remove them from the hooks.

If I had the dimensions I might be able to find one online that would work.

I bought them from a yard so I think I'm going to give them a hard time about it.

You are correct Sir , one would have to remove them on purpose. .....give them.a hard time !

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[Ken226]

If you have a friend that owns a lathe, he could probably machine some replacements from nylon or delrin or something similar.

 

[00R/T]

I'm going to take some measurements tomorrow and see if I can find something close. I'm not really sure why it's there, but there has to be a reason they wanted an isolator there. Otherwise I'd just stack washers.

 

[JIMBOX]

I gave you measurements and the rubber spool isn't pressed into a hole--

I'm going to take some measurements tomorrow and see if I can find something close. I'm not really sure why it's there, but there has to be a reason they wanted an isolator there. Otherwise I'd just stack washers.

It snaps into a slot at the end of the tow hook-

did you call the dealer parts dept ??

JIMBO

 

[00R/T]

I gave you measurements and the rubber spool isn't pressed into a hole--







It snaps into a slot at the end of the tow hook-



did you call the dealer parts dept ??



JIMBO

Yeah, the part is not available separately for some reason. I'm going to try to find one in the dimensions you listed, but I figured I'll take some measurements to get a range of what might work well enough if I come up empty.

 

[JIMBOX]

Yeah, good luck !

Yeah, the part is not available separately for some reason. I'm going to try to find one in the dimensions you listed, but I figured I'll take some measurements to get a range of what might work well enough if I come up empty.

Remember I said the rubber part of that bushing is a "SPOOL" that SNAPS into the end of the tow hook and the SPOOL center dimension is 1-1/2"-

Since the FRAME mounting of the hooks absorbs the majority of the FORCE, when applied---I'd just use a 1/2" spacer--metal/rubber/plastic--because you'll probably never find a bushing LIKE THAT any where-

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[JIMBOX]

Outstanding day--

Thanx again Kenneth for the tow hook brackets--they just arrived and look so professional, they autta install themselves

I'll probably have time to set em up by Sunday/w pics-

Thanx again Ken !

JIMBO

 

[Ken226]

Very well made, figured I'd post a picture of them unboxed. You can tell Ken takes pride in his work.

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SitKneelBend, do you mind if I use your photo to list the last couple sets I have on ebay? I've already got them boxed up and forgot that I havn't taken an ebay photo yet.

 

[SitKneelBend]

SitKneelBend, do you mind if I use your photo to list the last couple sets I have on ebay? I've already got them boxed up and forgot that I havn't taken an ebay photo yet.

Dude not at all. I'll even write a testimonial!

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[JIMBOX]

Yes sir, thanx to Ken226--MY HOOKS IS IN !









Thanx again Ken !

JIMBO

 

[R.L.K.]

Yes sir, thanx to Ken226--MY HOOKS IS IN !









Thanx again Ken !

JIMBO

Very nice indeed Sir !
Good idea on the holes on the ends through the plastic

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[Ken226]

Damn! That looks good. Very Cool!

I got 1 of the last 2 sets up on eBay with SitKneelBends pic, and one of my own. A test to gauge interest.

 

[R.L.K.]

Damn! That looks good. Very Cool!

I got 1 of the last 2 sets up on eBay with SitKneelBends pic, and one of my own. A test to gauge interest.

Good luck Sir !

Please take a look at my OP here , if you'd like me to remove the mention of you and your brackets just let me know .... sorry I didn't ask your permission prior to my edit .

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=1125823

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[SitKneelBend]

Damn! That looks good. Very Cool!

I got 1 of the last 2 sets up on eBay with SitKneelBends pic, and one of my own. A test to gauge interest.

I think there will be a great deal of interest. Be sure to throw sport and express in the description to get hits on eBay. I know you gave us a great deal on these, but you could easily sell these in the $50 to $65 range...

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[00R/T]

I think there will be a great deal of interest. Be sure to throw sport and express in the description to get hits on eBay. I know you gave us a great deal on these, but you could easily sell these in the $50 to $65 range...

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Without a doubt.

 

[00R/T]

So, who's making the template for the trim cutout? [emoji16]

 

[SitKneelBend]

So, who's making the template for the trim cutout? [emoji16]

I was thinking about figuring out that when I redo mine and posting that here. I already had my hooks installed, but this bracket will place them in a much better location and allow easier access around my Lund bull bar...

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[Ken226]

Good luck Sir !

Please take a look at my OP here , if you'd like me to remove the mention of you and your brackets just let me know .... sorry I didn't ask your permission prior to my edit .

Install of oem tow hooks on a 14 Express - DODGE RAM FORUM - Dodge Truck Forums

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Nothing to worry about. I'm almost out of them anyway. I saw a problem that I could solve, and decided to have a go at it. I'm just glad to help.