KOOPS
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Are the two stock front hooks, on the bumper, rated for recovery???
I would also like to know this. It says load is 5500lbs or 1.5x gvwr, depending on vehicle. They do mount direct to frame so I would imagine you can use them as recoveryAre the two stock front hooks, on the bumper, rated for recovery???
I would also like to know this. It says load is 5500lbs or 1.5x gvwr, depending on vehicle. They do mount direct to frame so I would imagine you can use them as recovery
You should never recover another vehicle when you're in reverse.
LOL, those aren't enough reasons? But yes, gearing isn't built for heavy loads in reverse (reverse gear is the weak link in the tranny), and you can strip the teeth in the differential. I've seen pics of that. Also, usually the rear axle is rated for higher loads on vehicles, so better to have the strain on the back of your rig. I honestly don't know how much that factors in, but it's something to think about.I've never heard this before - is this due to reverse gear ratio?
I'm always trying to learn more about recovery methods; I was on an overgrown fire road in my trail rig, no option to turn around and had to tug a truck back out of the brush the got stuck in. Other than gearing and the risk of something coming flying through the windshield - any other reason?
LOL, those aren't enough reasons?
Yeah, I am assuming they are rated for recovery because what other reason would they be there for. Where did you find the info that load is 5500lbs or 1.5x gvwr, is that for the front hooks/loops? How much does the average 5th gen 1500 weigh?
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I'd guess 6,000 to 7000 lbs...so hopefully rated for 1.5x gvwr lolThanks, wonder how much these trucks generally weigh though. Is the load capacity of 5500 pounds enough for the front hooks?
I read this to mean 5,500 lbs. per hook and that you should use some kind of bridle to distribute the weight between both hooks to be safe.
I doubt this. Most folks would tie a tow strap to a recovery hook and yank.I think most folks would use a tow rope hooked to BOTH HOOKS - and attached to the hitch (or rear tow hooks if available) of the tow vehicle. Depends on what kind of mess you're getting dragged out of really.
And if you're "assisting" (ie: on the gas) the person who's towing, then they're really not pulling your "gross weight".
Absent a better explanation from RAM - if they claim the hooks (both) are capable of supporting the weight of the truck, then with my registration claiming 7K GVW - they'd better support 5.5K each for a "dead pull".
Haven't heard of anyone actually breaking one...
Rick
I doubt this. Most folks would tie a tow strap to a recovery hook and yank.
You're correct...I see people off-road who don't know what they are doing all the time. The number of times I see people use a tow strap instead of a recovery/kinetic strap is astounding.Then they don't know what they're doing and should do some research before off-roading where recovery might be required.
I doubt this. Most folks would tie a tow strap to a recovery hook and yank.