Do the factory tow hooks stay or do they have to be permanently removed?
1733841
You remove them to install the bracket that holds the bull bar, but they go back on. The tow hooks sandwich the bracket to the frame.
507356
They have not pulled out as of yet. It have 2 1/2 years since installation and have not required tightening or re torque of mounting screws.
1208086
if you can remove the old clips without damaging them, then you can reuse them. if they are dry rotted and crack then you will need replacements. My accord had them on the bottom side of the car and under the hood keeping the front plastic on.edit: to remove the old ones without breaking them, pull out the center post (the nipple) on the clip before trying to remove it from the hole. This will relieve pressure on the hooks keeping the fastener in.
1931595
You don't have to permanently remove it, you will have to cut to notches in it for bull bar to mount to the brackets.
1733150
Yes you can. These install behind the factory tow hooks, essentially getting "sandwiched."
1539758
You have to remove the tow hooks to install this. It bolts on where those are.
263166
Yes....both of mine are on the shower wall....one in the trailer. It comes with all the stuff for permanent install.The hook does come off. I love this product!
1349794
The hooks are separate. You can order them in a bunch/group depending on which ones you use.
202363
I leave mine up but the few times I have had to remove it I didn't have a problem. Attachments are easy enough to undo and I have installed and taken out by myself with no help.
2135394
They can be removed. They're essentially held there by Velcro. Hope this helps :-)
564604
I left mine on, but it seems you could remove them and place the plastic clips back in where they bolt to the roof. I saved mine in case I ever wanted to do just that.
1030820
Yes. It's just a wire hook basically. If you don't want it there you can just remove it.
1677595
I own a 2005 f150 and the answer is yes they will have to be removed prior to installation. They are not able to both be mounted at the same time, either the bull bar or the toe hooks. Not both, hope this was helpful.
575851
No, on my 2013 the tow hooks will have to come off, however, I believe I can reinstall them on 4x4 square tubing mounted under the bull bar and using long mounting bolts.
1233348
No. Not without some homemade hardware of Yur devising. It just hangs on to your rear rack by itself. If you wanted to affix it permanently you would need at minimum some nuts and bolts. Mine has never come off. I really like this basket because it stays put and it does lift off the rack easily. How that helps
1257246
I've had no problems with that. You could put a coating on them, or place a piece of rubber under them if desired. My suggestion is to make sure that the area that you place the hooks is clean first so dirt doesn't cause a scratch. I've used this on two of my cars without any issues.
297756
Yes. The hooks are screw-attached to the inside of the box giving you the option of not installing them.