figured id add these to this thread. i made my own tow hooks, one hole on each side was already there, just drilled one more. and heres how they came out.

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http://treadlightly.org/quick-tips-f...four-wheeling/

So the factory tow hooks, what are they meant for, would you use them to pull some one out or to be pulled out from being stuck? Mostly mean could they be actually be used for that.
(and my 01 2wd edge came with them on it) I have never thought of them being used till i seen this thread.

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2001 Edge
Manual 3.0
Extended Cab
1991 XLT
Manual 4cl
Reg Cab
(currently bagged, shaved, and sitting in a field)

yes thats one use, or being strapped down on a tow truck, but we wouldnt know shit about that, we dont drive chebbys

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http://treadlightly.org/quick-tips-f...four-wheeling/

tow trucks would never use tow hooks to strap them down to the trailer/truck.

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

yea they do. ive seen it done. its just like extra its def not the only thing they tie down.

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http://treadlightly.org/quick-tips-f...four-wheeling/

Yeah they do.

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i have NEVER seen any tow truck do that, not even with wrecked trucks. but if u say so

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

They did it with my ole dodge after the front right hub cracked and fell off... Tire and all.

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^yikes!

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

I love my OEM tow hooks on my 2wd

i as well would like to instal tow hooks on my 03 2wd. did not come with any, and not sure what process i should go about trying to put them on. also looking to put a bull bar on. think i would be able to do both of these?

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2003 3.0 v6 xlt supercab flex fuel

1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ, 2.5l 5 speed

From those pics it doesn't look like you'd be able to use those hooks without damage to the front grill possibly happening. Look a little to recessed . Or would these be used in a last ditch rescue like lifting you out of a canyon.

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My 3rd Ranger currently is a
2007 Ranger XLT
3.0L V6 / Auto Trans
Ext Cab with doors / Short Bed
Past Rangers
1994 4 cyl manual - Blue 50K
1997 4cyl manual - Black 100K

they work fine and don't infer with the valance, if you do get in a situation where you are cross pulling some times the license plate gets in the way but it is easy to either flip or make a removable one.

Must be the misleading from the photo. Maybe I'll add some to my 07 if i got holes up front there already. Don't plan on going mudding but don't hurt to have em anyway.

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My 3rd Ranger currently is a
2007 Ranger XLT
3.0L V6 / Auto Trans
Ext Cab with doors / Short Bed
Past Rangers
1994 4 cyl manual - Blue 50K
1997 4cyl manual - Black 100K

they did it with my ranger, and i only had one

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