Tow Hooks in the front?

[cliffhanger]

My truck has tow hooks in the front. I always thought that it wasn't good on the tranny to pull someone out in reverse so I have always pulled from the rear. I am guessing that since the hooks came with the truck that this isn't true. Maybe I was just taught wrong. What do you think?

[Hatchman]

Welcome to the site! I see it's your first post.

I think the tow hooks are more to pull you out than to pull someone else out while in reverse. In the rear, you have the rear bumper/rear axle/tow brace/trailer hitch to hook on to. But in the front, the bumper is plastic and chrome cover, and nothing really to hook on to,... except for the hooks. Unless of course, you add a heavy duty bull bar/wench/etc.

[Titan4x4Aggie]

have you seen the bull bars? all cosmetic. i wouldnt' pull off one of those...

i agree though. i'd hook to the back of the truck frame or bumper, not the tow hooks to pull someone out.

[Hatchman]

Most of the bull bars I've seen are cosmetic, like you said. That's why I wrote a "heavy duty" bull bar. Not sure exactly what brand/models are strong enough to be tugged on, but yes, the cosemetic ones will bend right off.

[cliffhanger]

That's what I figured. Thanks for the info!

[joekrz]

I think you could pull in either direction as long as you use 4 Low

[mhwo]

There are times you must pull someone using the front tow hooks. I pull a lot of people out of the sand (beach) and have done it both front and back. It's what's convenient at the time. The Titan front tow hooks are mounted to the frame and are extremely strong. I use a 20,000 pound rated tow strap which is easier on the vehicle than a chain.

[TitanBrian]

Originally Posted by Hatchman

But in the front, the bumper is plastic and chrome cover, and nothing really to hook on to,... except for the hooks. Unless of course, you add a heavy duty bull bar/wench/etc.

Wench?! Where?!! I want some 'o them!