Jump to content

Tow / Recovery Hooks

MotoMedic

Recommended Posts

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

MotoMedic

Posted
Posted

My loaded SLT didn't come with tow/recovery hooks, yet my 2007 SLE1 did... that's pretty weak GM. But whatever, I bought a set and jumped under there a little while ago to put them in.

 

Bad news: the install is anything but simple! The bolt holes are blocked by the primary bumper support bracket. That means, in order to put them in, you have to remove the entire front bumper and all the associated trim pieces below the grille. WTF GM!?!? So yeah, this install will have to wait for another day.....

pendragon Enthusiast

pendragon

Posted
Posted

My loaded SLT didn't come with tow/recovery hooks, yet my 2007 SLE1 did... that's pretty weak GM. But whatever, I bought a set and jumped under there a little while ago to put them in.

 

Bad news: the install is anything but simple! The bolt holes are blocked by the primary bumper support bracket. That means, in order to put them in, you have to remove the entire front bumper and all the associated trim pieces below the grille. WTF GM!?!? So yeah, this install will have to wait for another day.....

I'd be interested in seeing the bolt hole pattern for the hooks, that's the location that I used to attach my push bar to the front of my Denali, I'm hoping that I can transfer it to the 2014 once I get it

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

Posted
Posted

I didn't think 2WDs have had tow hooks for some time- maybe if they had the (much loved :lol:) 2WD Z71 pkg but otherwise no.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

Posted
Posted

sounds like replacing the headlights in the gmt-900's

 

by the way how is that, any easier?

Carder09 Senior Enthusiast

Carder09

Posted
Posted

My GMT-800 2wd non Z-71 has the hooks. But I do have the tow package if that makes a difference lol.

silntprtnr Enthusiast

silntprtnr

Posted
Posted

My loaded SLT didn't come with tow/recovery hooks, yet my 2007 SLE1 did... that's pretty weak GM. But whatever, I bought a set and jumped under there a little while ago to put them in.

 

Bad news: the install is anything but simple! The bolt holes are blocked by the primary bumper support bracket. That means, in order to put them in, you have to remove the entire front bumper and all the associated trim pieces below the grille. WTF GM!?!? So yeah, this install will have to wait for another day.....

I just posted a new topic about new accessory packages offered by GMC. not sure when you got your truck but they have a chrome package offered at no coset...Chrome package comes with chrome recovery hooks, polished exhaust tips and 4 inch tubular round assist steps.

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

MotoMedic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

The tow hooks are identical to the GMT-900 ones.

 

My 2007 Sierra Crew Cab 2WD SLE1 came from the factory with tow hooks.

 

I haven't messed with removing the headlights yet... I want to modify the LED strips, so when my new bulbs finally come in, I'll likely remove the entire front end so I can do lights & tow hooks at the same time. If you're simply asking about swapping bulbs, the left is super easy, while the right is frustrated by the air box in the way.

Morgan1986 Senior Enthusiast

Morgan1986

Posted
Posted

I didn't think 2WDs have had tow hooks for some time- maybe if they had the (much loved :lol:) 2WD Z71 pkg but otherwise no.

mine has recovery hooks .

  • 3 weeks later...
MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

MotoMedic

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Installed tow hooks. Unless you really, really want them, don't bother! You do have to remove entire front bumper to install. It was not fun! ha

 

 

post-34923-0-75289100-1375158585_thumb.jpg

post-34923-0-75289100-1375158585_thumb.jpg

post-34923-0-75289100-1375158585_thumb.jpg

post-34923-0-75289100-1375158585_thumb.jpg

  • 1 month later...
silveradoprime Enthusiast

silveradoprime

Posted
Posted

I work at a dealer, and just had the luxury of installing chrome tow hooks onto a new 2014 Silverado, it is a lil more diffucult than the previous versions, the front bumper doesn't have to be removed, as I was not getting paid to do that. The truck came with factory black hooks, the passenger side was the easier side, I installed the longer bolt first as this gave the hook some movement and it slipped right in. The drivers side was another story, after looking at my options, one considered was taking the bumper off, but again for free (I don't think so) I cut the head of the longer bolt off and slid the bolt out and when I reinstalled the new bolt I ran it from the outside in, it did take a few hits with a hammer but it went in as this is a thru the frame bolt doesn't matter which way it goes in, and run the short bolts in their original locations. The whole install took about 30 minutes to do, and I went in expecting it to be like the old truck. So it can be done easily

StinkyCheese Senior Enthusiast

StinkyCheese

Posted
Posted

I didn't think 2WDs have had tow hooks for some time- maybe if they had the (much loved :lol:) 2WD Z71 pkg but otherwise no.

 

I don't know what "some time" is as everyone's version is different, but my 2006 2500 has them and dad's 2009 3500 has them as well. I know he was mad that he had to choose between a bull bar or tow hooks since the bull bars he was looking at required the removal of the tow hooks. I don't think a bull bar would hold up well if used to pull his however heavy (8,000 lb+?) self out. Honestly I'm surprised either truck came with them since, as you stated neither has the z71, and both are 2wd. I guess we can include this in the "because we can" category? Interesting how somethings are included while things you'd think would be aren't.

 

I believe my '01 had them as well. I wonder what year they quit putting them on? That or we just got "lucky" for the last 3 trucks. Were they standard for certain trim levels?

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,840
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    appletrav
    Newest Member
    appletrav
    Joined

  • Who's Online   2 Members, 0 Anonymous, 504 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • newdude
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By newdude · Posted

      This is a 1/2 ton thing ONLY.  All HDs 2020-2026 have the two speed transfer case, with Autotrac as an option.     1/2 tons 2019-2026, regular 4x4s come with a single speed case (no 4LO!), and trucks with Z71 ordered, or all Trail Boss trucks come with the 2 speed case.  2 speed case is also an option on WT, and is also standard on High Country.  
    • newdude
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By newdude · Posted

      2013 5.3 still to this day calls for the PF48 filter.  Which as a 15psi bypass pressure.     There is a TSB, 17-NA-157 that talks about the PF-63 and PF-64 filters which have a higher bypass rating of 22psi.    TSB HERE - temp.xml   "Beginning in 2012, the oil pumps began to regulate main gallery feedback instead of pump out pressure. This means that the oil pump now does not begin to regulate until pressure is built up to the main gallery. This change reduces the amount of time it takes to provide oil to the engine bearing and lifters during extreme cold start conditions.  Main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are present on the following engine families which use Spin-on oil filters: Small Gas Engine (SGE), Large Gas Engine (LGE), High Feature (HFV6) Gen2 and Small Block Gen5 gasoline engines. These engines with the main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are factory built with an ACDelco® oil filters"   It also calls out what engines use those filters.  The gen 4 small blocks were not on that list (LMG, LC9, L9H, L92, L94, L20, L96).  Gen 5 small blocks use the higher pressure filter.          That all said...   Your 7045 Napa filter is the PF63 equivalent, with 22psi bypass.  You are already using the higher bypass pressure filter.  You CAN keep using it, you don't technically have to use it though.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Do you know WHY the filter relief setting was increased to 22 psig?    When the new system goes into the second stage the pump volume ramps up considerably. It was found that the 15 psi filter bypass setting put the filter in bypass on a warm engine when the second stage was activated. Raising the filter bypass setting forced the filter to do what it designed to do. Filter. Preventing debris from circulating during high load, high rpm operation.    So next question is how did GM find this out? VLOM/lifter failures and a deep dive by Melling Corp.    Last question. Is it required? Look at it like this; a motor may be equipped with a rev limiter. But it only works if the set point in reached. That 22 psig setting only matters if the pressure differential across the filter media exceeds 15 psig during normal warm operation. Second stage kicks in around 3000-3500 rpm.    I can't answer your question because I don't know you and how you use the truck. But I think there is enough information here to let you decide for yourself. 😉
    • Coastie05
      give me some tips to make my truck look better

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      Go back to OEM wheels. 
    • newdude
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By newdude · Posted

      Probably not their first rodeo, so it should go as planned most likely.  Typically the service manager or tech doing the swap will put some seat time to shake it down after they get it all put back together.  We usually put 50-100mi before we hand them back so if something happens, its not after you get it.  A coolant leaks, oil leaks, a ground left off or loose, vibration, etc.     The new engines so far have been good?  There's been a couple that have popped out there again (the replacement engine) but most have been okay.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...