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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Default Front tow hook removal

Hello everyone,

I ordered a grille guard off eBay and it requires the removal of the tow hooks from the frame to insert the bracket in between. I unbolted the tow hooks from the frame but I can't get them to budge. Is there another bolt on the inside of the bumper holding it? If so, how am i supposed to access it? Thanks for the help!
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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look close for a small fastener you missed, that u can throw away. been talked about here about once a quarter.
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Yea, the fastener is a pain to get back in. I managed to do it, but it was pure luck I believe.
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Where is this fastener you speak of?



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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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There is a bolt on the back of the d hook brace. In process of drilling it out. Im not taking the full bumper removal route.
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Got the job done. I just drilled out the bolts and filled the holes with black silicone. Hardly noticeable. Better than removing the whole bumper.

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Wow that seemed like a lot of work. Mine came right out. Rig looks good!
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Looks like you and I ordered from the same people on Ebay. I decided to go with the solid black. Not bad for $189 shipped to my door.

 
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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not bad for that price anyone got a ebay link to that lol
 
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Looks like the best deal right now they have is $199 shipped.

http://stores.ebay.com/Truck-Gear-Di...essories-Store
 
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