Installing Factory Tow Hooks - Dodge Ram Sport - 4th Gen

[@gogo2372]

Hello, I am the owner of the Ram 1500 Sport 6.5 Bed Rambox model vehicle in Korea. There were many times when I had to sail because there was no tow hook. I saw the video and installed it myself. Thank you and thank you.

[@SpringMtnHiker]

The lack of tow hooks on the Sport model was an oversight on my part when I purchased my truck. Thanks for providing this video. Now I have to find some tow hooks w/ hardware :).

[@nasty5-oh893]

I thought the same thing until my truck was stuck in the back yard doing simple yard work. It rained and the ground soften and I was screwed. I had to call a tow truck. I couldn't back up as the deck was in the way

[@treefiddy2470]

@@nasty5-oh893 same thing happened to me yesterday. Trading the 2wheel drive one for a 4x4

[@engnrfshrmn]

Great video. Used your tips to install mine today. 2016 1500 Express.

[@60phan]

Great video! Helps a lot! The factory L-bracket seems problematic with the Sport bumper. I have the factory L-brackets which has guide pins and it causes the hooks to be too low and rub against the lower part of the opening of the bumper. Your (Jack's) self-made L-bracket appears to allow the hook to sit higher in order to clear the bumper. The video helps me with the amount modify the factory bracket to fit the sport bumper. For people who have the factory L-bracket, you may need to modify it by lowering the holes and ignoring the guide pin or fabricating a new bracket like Jack's to bring the hook up by about 1/2 inch to fit without rubbing. Thanks for a very informative video!

[@rjdelacruz7139]

My man!!!! That’s super clean and well done!!!! Now I have a great tutorial for my 2016.

[@edthompson7489]

Awesome shirt... To the top, anytime; anywhere... Great video. very informative..great idea using the cardboard mock-up.

[@alexrodriguez6154]

Just finished installing both tow hooks on my 2014 Ram 1500,, on my truck the factory plastic covers, where hooks pop threw,, are two seperate pieces, not like your long plastic,,these covers are secured by 4 screws on each piece,,unscrew the 4 screws and plastic piece slides out,,,two heads up,,,, my hooks have a reference dimple that pretrudes out on bracket that is screwed onto the two factory bolts,,,this dimple lines up with a factory hole ,,,and make sure the long bolt at rear of tow hook also lines up,,or else you might cross thread the bolt as you are tightening it,, I almost did this,,,,

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Alex Rodriguez great advice, thanks for the info. I am sure that will help others when the read this!

[@cjr4497]

Too late for me

[@MrDRamJ]

Thanks for the instructions. I plan on putting them on my 2018 limited soon. I graduated from Southern Miss 1995. Go Eagles.

[@3vil8unny]

Thank you sir you saved me a lot of headaches and what to keep an eye out for at the junk yard. Subd and liked

[@davidcarter9144]

Thanks. Shopping around for a set for my 2018 Laramie.

[@coipr100]

Done, Thanks Jack. from P.R.

[@bradjohnson6813]

Thanks Jack! Your instructions worked great! The only question I have is why would Dodge sell such a truck without front tow hooks???

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Brad Johnson right!

[@mahdiammons1577]

I asked myself that same question Brad!🤔

[@johnathankelly939]

thanks for video, it's ridiculous that a 4wd doesn't have them from factory

[@TheCondoInRedondo]

Great job! I'm thinking of a tow hook retrofit into a Durango.

[@garyboyce6186]

Excellant video looking at it for my Dodge Ram st 2012

[@paulmason6735]

Hi. The pair I bought didn't include the brackets either. Can I ask what size angle iron you used?

[@blackthunder3743]

Good job man thanks for the info

[@bianchini44]

Could you tell me the distance between the two hooks on the inside measurement. Trying to find out how long of a light bar would fit between them.

[@jimdavison4077]

Good video, Dodge really cheaped out on these trucks sadly, every 4X4 use to come with hooks at one time.

[@Pewtuber556]

Any idea what torque specs? Also noticed you didn’t use any loctite. Is it necessary? I just hand tightened as far as my strength allowed lol. I have no plans to put the hooks to use but rather be safe to know they’re secured tight, if ever needed.

[@mchaeldelach491]

What size are the rear bolts that mount to the frame? My 2012 doesn’t have them and it looks like the kit doesn’t come with them.

[@josephlahood4647]

Can I buy that template from you. I can't get my filler out. I just want to cut it in place

[@samsoto3058]

Please do a backup camera

[@mikel.laughridge9480]

good job and thank you!!

[@spherevil]

Nice Job

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Spherevil thanks! If you like what you’ve seen please subscribe! I have a lot more planed for the truck!

[@Bl00dyTr3as0n]

Thanks a lot Jack. Awesome video, explanation and work. I have a question. How big is the distance between the hooks. I would like to order the tow hooks and a LED light Bar. Does a 32“ light bar will fit? Thanks for answering.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Someone had asked me before it might be in the previous comments. I gave my truck to my son who’s in college out of state or I would go out and measure it for you

[@Bl00dyTr3as0n]

@@JackGriffithsgarage thanks a lot for your quick response. I found it. The distance hook to hook is 26 1/2“

[@craigwright709]

@@Bl00dyTr3as0n did you end up putting in a smaller light bar? I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

[@moishemgrinberg]

Hi, your video is exactly what I was looking for, I wanted to do exactly what you did the only difference is that I have a 2017 sport 1500 crew and I have sensors in the front and I want to mount a push bar so I'm getting conflicting info about relocating the sensors to the push bar do you know anything about this and by the way i liked your video, also do you have any recommendations on led headlights + foglights?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

moishemgrinberg what model push bar are you getting? Are you going to instal the Ken projectors or do you already have those? Thanks for liking the video!

[@moishemgrinberg]

I'm looking at the Go Rhino® - 3000 Series Modular Push Bar more details on - www.carid.com/go-rhino/3000-series-modular-push-bar.html

[@ls1powered240sx]

Looks great, nice work. Was it that truck that had been stolen or was it a different one? I was going to ask if it is lifted the I saw the way you went under it with ease, remembering the tight squeeze it was for me when I changed my exhaust. I didn't think I saw a video about your lift kit, but I'll double check. If not I'd love to hear about yours and your thoughts on longevity and axles and other parts.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Master Yoda thanks! The first week I had the truck I took it to 4 wheel parts and got the lift and tires. The lift is by pro comp 6” lift and it has extensions on the axles and many other features that make it ride great. Actually better than stock. I have had the truck lifted for about two years now and never had a problem I did take it to 4 wheel parts in December to make sure everything was still tight. And yes that is the same truck that was stolen. About 7k in damage to the front end.

[@ls1powered240sx]

Jack Griffith's Garage I'll check out the kit, hopefully in the future I'll be able to do it. That's a shame that someone stole it, sad world that people do those things and worse. I am surprised they can't figure out a way to make cars theft proof yet.

[@robertdugan724]

Great vid.. I want to add tow hooks to my 2014 Ram 1500, but also want to add a light bar under there. Do you know if there is enough room between the hooks to add a say 20" light bar and a place to mount it?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Robert Dugan I’m not sure I’m out of town I’ll check this weekend.

[@andrewsterr3528]

Did you have to remove the tow hooks from a vehicle yourself at the junkyard? Anything I need to know for that process

[@trheel621]

Does anybody know the size of the back bolt for the tow hook mount?

[@kw1641]

12mm x 1.5 pitch x 75mm length

[@isaacgamboa3707]

Have you tried to put a front receiver hitch on your pickup. I want to put one on my 2013 Sport 1500 but have not been able to find one that will fit. I tried the CURT website.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Isaac Guerrero no I haven’t seen one. I have for a 2500

[@zaneyoung9091]

Hey man, may be a long shot here, but you wouldn’t happen to have the dimensions and blueprint for this fabricated brackets would you? I just bought a set for 20 bucks from a totaled ram and the brackets weren’t available.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

I sold my truck but from what I remember is it is a 2x2 bracket about 6 to 8 inches long and I notched the top middle out. I picked the angle up at Home Depot you will have to test for it and then drill the holes.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Can I squeeze a 30" led bar in between?

[@KB-yj2ck]

Does any one know the length and width of the bolt that goes in where the bushing is? I bought a set of these and the supplied bolt was too short.

[@rcrc5260]

I want to install winch tray on same model the sport ram 1500 if you or anyone knows how is appropriate

[@Dbeau333]

Can you do a video replacing the rear ram logo on the tailgate for the three black R A M letters that you can purchase on amazon?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Dbeau333 i love that ram logo. I’m about to do the headlight and taillight swap and the hood upgrade so maybe changing out the tail gate will come along with it too I haven’t really thought about it

[@kristiharnish4492]

The places where you're mounting the bracket and tightening nuts, are those already installed under the truck? I have the same truck, but didn't know if parts of the number/wheel well etc would need to be removed to access or if it's ready to just install once the hooks/hardware come in.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Kristi Harnish yes they are already under there.

[@kristiharnish4492]

What size socket are those bolts?

[@michaeltrifman5464]

I feel like a dummy but I can’t seem to figure out how to release the clips holding the bezel. That part was already off in this otherwise great video. Any details on how to remove that part?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Michael Trifman the best advice is get under the truck as close as you can to see the clip. It’s just a triangle wedge real easy to push out with some force. There’s probably 10 or so of them. Maybe get a flashlight to see them it’s kind of tricky.

[@michaeltrifman5464]

Jack Griffith's Garage thanks so much for the reply. I very clearly see those clips. Just not sure what the action is. Is there a squeeze or compression to be applied? Am I to push on the bezel to outwardly towards outside of truck or inwardly towards back of truck? Sorry again for the lack of understanding but just don’t want to break either the bezel or the clips. Appreciate any further detail you can offer. Again I do appreciate the time you took to reply.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Michael Trifman have any of them come out yet by pushing on them? The plastic is flexible and you just kind of push down on the triangle piece and push out on it

[@nathanholt3299]

Would it be possible to fit a 30 inch single row LED light bar in between the tow hooks

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

nathan holt looks like the answer is no the distance hook to hook is 26 1/2”

[@paulquiroz4070]

Are the tow hooks the same for 1500, 2500 & 3500? Asking to make sure what should I buy when I find them... Thank you

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Paul Quiroz no they are not the same at all. The 1500 are all the same. 2500, 3500 are the same

[@paulquiroz4070]

Thank you

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Paul Quiroz 👍😃

[@mahetzitenorioduran4780]

CAN U HELP ME ?! Have tow hook but don't the space bracket so can you tell me the size to make a Bracket L

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

It was a 2x2 angle, I sold the truck that’s all I can remember on the size

[@jeremydammerich3329]

Did you search the junk yard or just ask up front if they got any? I'm surprised how often people find good stuff at junk yards yet when I go there all the trucks are stripped lol

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Jeremy Dammerich I make a list of things I want and then start asking and they usually let me go back with them. This occasion I found side steps off a flooded truck from New Orleans and then I saw the hooks! It was a double win. But you are right more times I have come up empty handed

[@mpikas]

Any idea on a PN or what model and year those hooks are off of? I've had no luck finding them.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Mark Pikas rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273652043148

[@LTGnetwork]

Quick question, how do you get towed wen you don't have these hooks ? Say for instance when you broke down?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

LTG network there’s a piece on a tow truck that goes under the tires and then they chain those pieces to the tires. Or they hook it to the frame and winch you on to the flat bed.

[@kaliman198117ify]

hey do you know anything about air suspensions? Im trying to replace the front shocks but i have air suspension. I know you can probably replace the shock by opening the air bag. I replaced the rear one since they are separated from the air bag but the fronts are not, they are one piece. Please let me know or if you can refer me somewhere else. By the way good idean with the cardboard, i will do the same for my truck

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

kaliman198117 I have no idea about the air suspension. I usually reach out to the boosted motor sports guy and he always points me in the right direction.

[@kaliman198117ify]

@@JackGriffithsgarage do they have a you tube channel ?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

kaliman198117 kzbin.info

[@RobertStruck-z3b]

How do I get the grill out to cut the hole for the hooks

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

There are triangular hold downs, from under the truck you can push in a flat head in each one to pop it out.

[@andrewsterr3528]

Forgot to ask how generic tow hooks are. Will I need to find ones from another ram or will any pair do?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

2013 to 2018 only ones off a 1500

[@andrewsterr3528]

@@JackGriffithsgarage appreciate it. I’m trading in my 2011 for a 2020. Any suggestions?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

I bought a 2020 2500 Cummings mega cab limited, it is great! So many cool features and a great quality ride. Do lots of research, there’s lots of new features with the 1500 and the power wagon was my next pick after the limited. Already have done some mods to it, rams are great

[@andrewsterr3528]

@@JackGriffithsgarage that’s why i wanted the exact same vehicle. Had no interest in another manufacturer. But will the 2020 1500 classic take any hooks I can find or do those need to be from a particular series of vehicles.

[@user-user9]

Do the tow hooks rub on the bumper at all? The only fear holding me back from installing them on my sport

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

James not at all on mine

[@AndyD162]

Will these fit on a 2012 ram 1500 bighorn? Wouldn't mind having them on the truck.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Longshotarcher I’m not sure. If you can see two mounting places like mine under the truck it should work.

[@miiston]

I'd like to have Tow Hooks on my truck too, who would be able to this in New Brunswick, Can.

[@Jr-eu9ex]

Where did you get the brackets from? I’m sorry I’m Just confused as to if they came with the hooks or not bc i have a 2015 express and they didn’t work so I returned them..

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Junior Rosales I made the brackets myself. I bought them from a junkyard that didn’t take them off and I had no idea I needed them. So when I went to install them I had to figure it out myself. I bought a 2x2 angle from Home Depot and a metal curing blade for my grinder then used a huge drill bit on my drill press and painted them black. If you buy them from eBay they come with the bracket it shows it in the picture I just matched that

[@Jr-eu9ex]

Jack Griffith's Garage ohh okay I see so it only came with one? the bracket you made was to make them fit properly correct? I was disappointed to see that when I tried to install them it would push down on the bumper

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

mine were on there perfect then when my truck was in an accident the hooks stabbed into the van it hit. (my truck was stolen) when I showed up the tow hooks ripped the side of the van off it was pretty great. after the truck was in the shop they had no idea how to get them on so hen I go it home I attached them and beat it with a sledge hammer utill they didn't touch the bumper any more. the brackets worked great. I did have to adjust the holes so that the hooks would slide way up to avoid hitting the bumper.

[@Jr-eu9ex]

Jack Griffith's Garage okay, gotcha thank you for the video and responding back to my questions

[@russelllowery9049]

Where do you get the bracket from and do mopar sell it?..thanks

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Yes you can get it from the dealer but I had to make them up. If you can get Them from the junkyard

[@russelllowery9049]

@@JackGriffithsgarage thanks

[@luisrodriguez6881]

Does anyone know if I can remove my sport one piece bumper and replace it with the two piece steel bottom bumper and plastic top bumper cover like the other rams with the non-sport trim package?

[@TheGamerDad.]

Realtruck.com has everything, including the answer you may need.

[@zhangjohnson5151]

Hi I've got a 2017 ram 1500 ST crew cab. I am wondering did u need to remove the bumper when you are removing the bolts on it?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

ZHANG JohnSOn I did not have to remove the bumper.

[@AMOffRoad]

Hi, I like your content. Do you accept sponsored product?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

I sure do

[@AMOffRoad]

@@JackGriffithsgarage How can we further our conversation?

[@AMOffRoad]

Do you have an email address or Instagram account?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

[e-mail]

[@AMOffRoad]

@@JackGriffithsgarage Have sent you an email.

[@cjr4497]

How did you fab up the L brackets?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

cjr4497 found a piece of angle from work 1/4” thick notched it to fit lined it up drilled some holes and put it in place. Then did that like 3 more times till it fit it. Nothing special

[@stevenak3989]

What year is your Ram? I would like to install these on my 2013 Ram Sport. Thanks!

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

AK SB it’s a 2013.

[@stevenak3989]

Thanks for the quick reply. Any issues with the hooks rubbing on the lower part of the painted bumper? Looks like a pretty small gap in the video.

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

AK SB no there was plenty of room. It first glance it looked like it would rub but it has over a 1/2 inch

[@karenmaxwell962]

Nice

[@Bencrocock1]

I know it's too late for you Jack, but for anyone watching this before they do the same install on their truck, they do make a plastic insert piece for the tow hooks. Here is the link: a.co/d/f7i8Sg6

[@thomaspetito6923]

Could you just leave that plastic insert out?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Thomas Petito you could.

[@thomaspetito6923]

I just ordered these but i also plan on putting a 20" light bar between them so I will end up just leaving the insert removed

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Thomas Petito is like to see what that looks like, how long is the bat?

[@JackGriffithsgarage]

Thomas Petito thanks for the comments please subscribe.

[@thomaspetito6923]

20" i will have to measure what I can fit but probably a 20" will fit

[@avgjoearmedcitizen6421]

SMTTT!!!!