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Perpetrate
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11/18/2002
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Hawkeye gets the credit for the first person I know of to mount tow hooks on a Dakota with a 3” body lift. I was un-happy with this set-up and wanted something that would not let the tow strap fall off when the tow strap became limp. I work next door to Central Coast 4 Wheel Drive and looked at every truck that came into their parking lot. I found out the new light duty Chevrolet and GMC Trucks, Suburban and Tahoes have tow hooks that will fit in between the frame rails. Frame rails are 4” across on LD trucks and Dakotas, Chevrolet HD trucks are 3” across.
I just bought two 4.5” x ½” Grade 5 Bolts and mounted them were the bumper mounts to the frame. Two holes were drilled to allow the bolt to go through the frame and one on the bottom to keep it from rotating. I also think this will work with the cut outs in the 2001+ Dakotas with out a body lift. It looks to be about the same spot that the holes will be.
Pictures @ http://www.offroadworld.net/mygallery.asp?id=3474&album=6990
Craig V
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Hawkeye
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11/18/2002
19:51:36
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That is very nice. I really like that setup. Wold have to get myself past the idea of putting something "GM" made on my truck, but other than that its great! ;-)
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Knobbyman
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11/18/2002
20:01:42
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Looks good.. glad someone found a easier way to do it. My hats off to you..... but why were you looking @ GM's? ;-)
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Perpetrate
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2002
20:42:51
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I looked at GM because Dodge has all their tow hooks up their BUTT, and like them there. I figered if it is stong enough for a 25 foot POS 2 ton Suburban than it is plent strong for us! Maybe because 3/4 of all trucks on the road are GM or Fords? I looked at my budies Ford and their hooks SUCK. Ugly and a complete loop so a D-ring will be needed for a tow strap. LAME, hell I work on Honda and Toyotas all day long and still drive a Dodge!
Oh ya, they are only $20 each!
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FortWorth4x4
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11/18/2002
21:22:46
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Looks good.
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2THEXTRM
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11/18/2002
22:17:40
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They look great, try'em out yet? Wondering how strong that part of the bumper is being boxed. Think I'll be stopping at the chevy dealer down the street tomorrow:)
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3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
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EBOLAVIRS
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2002
22:22:34
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I looked at your pics....do you have the bolt that stops them from rotating installed in the pics? It looks like they would rotate up and down mounted like they are in your pics.
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chaximus
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11/19/2002
01:10:01
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Where do i get em and would they work on my 2wd? i always use my rear bumper to jerk out my truck, but nothing up front to use.
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Perpetrate
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
01:28:04
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I moved the tow hooks 2 days after I took these pictures. I did not have the camera that day at work, just had time to modify my design a little. They are up and back now and use the front bumper bolt hole and have a bolt with a nut as a spacer on the bottom, to stop rotation. I realize that anything adapted to fit will not be the stongest, but it works better than what I had. I tried the front receiver and hated it, its for sale... I pulled 2 trucks out of the mud this weekend and no problems. The best part is that they look stock.
My GM dealer had these bad boys in stock!
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forexfour
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11/19/2002
10:19:33
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Yes he did test them out last weekend. We all purposely burrier ourselves in the thick mud to test these out. They work great!
At one point I think three of us were stuck at one time waiting our turn for the front tow hook pull.
Excellent!!!
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home
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THRASH1
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
16:44:56
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I agree with chris on how good they work... I pulled out craig a few times and they gave no problems...
Kevin
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2THEXTRM
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11/19/2002
20:53:35
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Wouldn't happen to have the GM part# handy by any chance would ya? I can then call ahead and make sure they have it in stock so I don't have to stand at the GM parts counter for too long and catch something:)
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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4wDakota
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11/19/2002
20:54:51
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Check ebay, they're on there all the time
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Perpetrate
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
13:14:20
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I called the GM dealer and got the part numbers for you guys.
1570-9128 Right
1570-9129 Left
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dakinslo
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12/11/2002
17:40:35
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These look great, and just in time for Christmas.
Will these work, if the truck is not lifted?
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CUDA
Dodge Dakota
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12/11/2002
17:44:10
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YES,
I did extend my frame for about 6 inch with 1/2
metal sheet and 3 1/2 wide and with a dremel i did
a litle hole in my lower part of the bumper, look
good work fine..
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cuda
Dodge Dakota
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12/11/2002
17:45:20
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i mean for the hawkeye hook...
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bowhunter
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2002
11:06:34
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i have a 98 dakota 4X4, and wanted to put on some
tow hooks. after lots of searching i decided to make my
own. i used a 1" piece of key stock, drilled and tapped
a hole on one end to thread a 3/4 inch eye bolt in. once
the eye bolt was in, i welded everything
together,cleaned it allup, and had them powdered
coated black. i bolted them the to the same existing
bolt holes for my bumper. i had to cut holes in the
plastic air dam beside my driving lights. they work great
. i use them with shackles (7/8"). even pulled out my
buddy in a full size bowtie haha!!
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Mason
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2002
18:13:59
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What key words would you use to find the GM tow hooks on E-Bay?
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Bigdakota97®
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2002
23:23:52
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hey perpetrate, what kind of grill do you have?
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Perpetrate
Dodge Dakota
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12/16/2002
12:53:36
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I do not know to long ago. 1st mod done to truck and dad bought it. I bought the truck from him.
Craig
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2003
00:49:27
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These GM tow hooks will not work without a body lift. Ask me how i know. :O) i'm returning them tomorrow. Seems to be about a 3" clearance issue.
Dan
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Perpetrate
GenIII
5/19/2003
14:07:32
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How close were they to the holes in the lower bumper.
They must have hit the body around the radiator and could not get the nut on the bolt. I noticed that it was close with the body lift.
Sorry you had the make two trips to the dealer!
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