Tow Hooks

shockseals.com · Post by **shockseals.com** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:16 pm

Why did Ford not include tow hooks on the front of the broncos considering it is a 4wd? If they did come as an option does anybody have the part number and a picture?

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:33 pm

shockseals.com wrote:Why did Ford not include tow hooks on the front of the broncos considering it is a 4wd? If they did come as an option does anybody have the part number and a picture?

I have never seen a factory set. Have no idea why.

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:39 pm

Vic's new black bronco (1996) has front tow hooks. Not sure if they are OEM but then are poking through the front original bumper. Tony post some pics up of the front end.

navynuke · Post by **navynuke** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:13 am

I adapted some hooks from a Tundra to the bottom of my frame when I still had the stock bumper. Just used a reinforcing plate inside the frame rail to help make sure they wouldn't pull through.

Post by **SteveG** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:20 am

You would think a Bronco would have hooks front and rear....

Among my many plans that are on the back burner is one to build a simple front receiver hitch for mine then use d-rings in the receiver. I think I'd get a lot more utility out of a receiver than two hooks.

Broncodawg · Post by **Broncodawg** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:04 am

SteveG wrote:I think I'd get a lot more utility out of a receiver than two hooks.

Front receivers are the sh&t when it comes to moving trailers around.

Post by **SteveG** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:13 am

Broncodawg wrote:Front receivers are the sh&t when it comes to moving trailers around.

Exactly.

monkei · Post by **monkei** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:05 pm

Has anyone tried to fit the Draw Tite / Reese 65015 front receiver hitch on a Bronco? They're listed for 4wd 90s f250s and f350s.... Are the frames substantially different in front between the 3/4 - 1 ton vs the 1/2 ton trucks???

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:21 pm

monkei wrote:Has anyone tried to fit the Draw Tite / Reese 65015 front receiver hitch on a Bronco? They're listed for 4wd 90s f250s and f350s.... Are the frames substantially different in front between the 3/4 - 1 ton vs the 1/2 ton trucks???

Yes the frame is different. I will take photos if you like.

Curt 31026 will fit on the front of a 92-96 F150 or Bronco. Different part numbers for 2wd and 4wd 3/4+ trucks. I am a curt dealer if anyone wants one.

monkei · Post by **monkei** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:24 pm

Thanks for the reply and the Curt p/n! How much can you get that one (31026) for??

Aware of any that fit the non-accordion frontends like on my buddies '90?

shockseals.com · Post by **shockseals.com** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:58 pm

philofab wrote:
monkei wrote:Has anyone tried to fit the Draw Tite / Reese 65015 front receiver hitch on a Bronco? They're listed for 4wd 90s f250s and f350s.... Are the frames substantially different in front between the 3/4 - 1 ton vs the 1/2 ton trucks???
Yes the frame is different. I will take photos if you like.

Curt 31026 will fit on the front of a 92-96 F150 or Bronco. Different part numbers for 2wd and 4wd 3/4+ trucks. I am a curt dealer if anyone wants one.

Will it pop right out at the center of the bumper so no trimming is required? I cant stand a hacked up bumper.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:15 pm

shockseals.com wrote:Will it pop right out at the center of the bumper so no trimming is required? I cant stand a hacked up bumper.

I think it hangs below the bumper as only 95 and 96 had factory cooling holes in them. A custom built one may be better for you. Here is a link to the install directions:

http://sitepro12.sitepro.com/masterlibr ... 26_INS.pdf

monkei wrote:Aware of any that fit the non-accordion frontends like on my buddies '90?

I will call tomorrow as it's not listed in the book. The F250/350 trucks have no accordion so that may work on the earlier (pre 92) 1/2 ton trucks.

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