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I just saw this and don't know when it was posted but did you get a trade? I would like to trade. Let me know.

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Rob41
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Here's a pic of the red tow hooks I just ordered,  $4.99      

Flatblack83
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No more gay stock tow hooks..lol  

bdsilverado
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I just painted mine last week. Provides some red in the dark plastic fog light surround. 

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Andyh1 Enthusiast

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If you guys have red ones. Let me know I'll take then.

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On 10/18/2020 at 12:56 AM, Andyh1 said:

If you guys have red ones. Let me know I'll take then.

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I have the red ones I just pulled off my TrailBoss. 

 

Installed shackles which I personally like way better. 

 

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I have the red ones I just pulled off my TrailBoss. 
 
Installed shackles which I personally like way better. 
 
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I don't think the Silverados will work on the Sierras... Someone correct me if I'm wrong

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I wasn't sure of that either. I have read conflicting information on that. 
The ones on my sierra are mounted vertically... Are yours the same or horizontally?

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20 hours ago, childstoys said:

I have the red ones I just pulled off my TrailBoss. 

 

Installed shackles which I personally like way better. 

 

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where did you get the shackles - for your Chevy ?? Looks good

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1 hour ago, slj2008 said:

where did you get the shackles - for your Chevy ?? Looks good

https://www.americantrucks.com/rough-country-silverado1500-tow-hook-to-shackle-conversion-kit-rs147.html

 

Picked up a set of black shackles on Amazon for $20 and they fit perfectly. Install was 15 minutes. Shackles are great when actually pulling stuff with your truck and a tow strap. 

 

As a tip... Use a piece of cardboard or something under the shackle braces when sliding them in place. This will prevent them digging into the plastic under them when getting lined up. Luckily I noticed this before anything went sideways. 

 

Also put some black zip ties on the shackle bolts to prevent them from creeping out or some 8 year old kid from taking them off in a parking lot. 

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17 hours ago, Andyh1 said:

The ones on my sierra are mounted vertically... Are yours the same or horizontally?

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Horizontal... I thought the frames were the same though??? Should fit regardless no? 

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On 10/19/2020 at 12:35 PM, childstoys said:

I have the red ones I just pulled off my TrailBoss. 

 

Installed shackles which I personally like way better. 

 

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Im interested if you still have the red tow hooks

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On 10/20/2020 at 9:46 AM, childstoys said:

https://www.americantrucks.com/rough-country-silverado1500-tow-hook-to-shackle-conversion-kit-rs147.html

 

Picked up a set of black shackles on Amazon for $20 and they fit perfectly. Install was 15 minutes. Shackles are great when actually pulling stuff with your truck and a tow strap. 

 

As a tip... Use a piece of cardboard or something under the shackle braces when sliding them in place. This will prevent them digging into the plastic under them when getting lined up. Luckily I noticed this before anything went sideways. 

 

Also put some black zip ties on the shackle bolts to prevent them from creeping out or some 8 year old kid from taking them off in a parking lot. 

when you took off your tow hooks , any problems ?? my 2015 i had to cut of the bolt ( put in backwards ).

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childstoys

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8 hours ago, slj2008 said:

when you took off your tow hooks , any problems ?? my 2015 i had to cut of the bolt ( put in backwards ).

No issues here. Truck is only a month old. Everything is still fresh underneath. 

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The ones on my sierra are mounted vertically... Are yours the same or horizontally?

 

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No they aren’t. The tow loop is vertical, but the mounts are horizontal. The loop turns 90 degrees. Check your mounts they will be horizontal where they bolt on.

 

You’ll have to get under the bumper to see it, it’s behind that little rubber boot thing.

 

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On 10/17/2020 at 11:56 PM, Andyh1 said:

If you guys have red ones. Let me know I'll take then.

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I have some red ones I pulled off to put an aftermarket bumper on that I would sell. These are the real thing not some aftermarket version. 

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https://www.americantrucks.com/rough-country-silverado1500-tow-hook-to-shackle-conversion-kit-rs147.html
 
Picked up a set of black shackles on Amazon for $20 and they fit perfectly. Install was 15 minutes. Shackles are great when actually pulling stuff with your truck and a tow strap. 
 
As a tip... Use a piece of cardboard or something under the shackle braces when sliding them in place. This will prevent them digging into the plastic under them when getting lined up. Luckily I noticed this before anything went sideways. 
 
Also put some black zip ties on the shackle bolts to prevent them from creeping out or some 8 year old kid from taking them off in a parking lot. 

Which shackles did you order?


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