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Old 12-25-2008, 07:41 PM
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anybody got any pics of any tow hooks that they made. i need some and would rather just make some rather than buy a hitch.
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i am lucky enough to have a hith already on, but this is what i just made.

it is a two inch stinger and i took the ball off, and put a 6.5 ton military surplus shackle on using a 7/8 Grade 8 bolt. i used plastikote to paint it. i like it alot.
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haha gotta watch your tail swing with that thing

haha I like it and it gets the job done
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haha gotta watch your tail swing with that thing

haha I like it and it gets the job done
lol for sure. i had that stinger sittin around the shop. i bought the shackle bolt/nut/washers and the plastikote for about $15.
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