How to buy a good quality tow hook

Tow hooks come in a wide variety of styles, types and sizes depending on the application. They are used for vehicle recovery and can be attached to anything from a chain to a tow strap to a receiver on a truck.

Buying a quality towbar comes down to choosing a hook that offers the right strength/weight rating and can be connected to the rescue system you will be using.

Here are some important points to consider when choosing tow hooks:

• A typeA: First of all, make sure you buy the right type of towbar. Do you need a traditional hook? Do you need a D-ring? You may need a threaded end tow hook to attach it to the anchor points at the front of the vehicle. On the other hand, you may want one that fits the receiver in the back of your truck (they can hold D-rings, shackles, and more).

• The weight: Make sure the towbar is sized for the weight of the vehicle to be towed. Do not use a hook that significantly exceeds the weight of the vehicle, as it may be too large for the specific application (depending on the type of hook and your recovery setup - for example, a heavy traditional hook may be too thick to fit on). ).

• ПокрытиеA: You need to make sure the tow hook you buy has a strong anti-rust coating. Powder coating is the most common option, but there are others.

• ProtectionA: If you use clips attached to the attachment points on the front bumper of the car, there is a chance that the clip will scratch the bumper. Look for a tow hook or shackle with an acrylic or rubber boot to prevent this.

With the right tow hook, D-ring or shackle, you can tow vehicles out of a variety of situations and difficulties.