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TRX rear tow hooks?
- Thread starter Kdixer
- Start date
I was asked about this recently. It won't be until around June but I did look at this and there are places to secure brackets for hooks.
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
No, they will not directly mount unless you fab it to fit, it's a completely different hitch system. They would look nice though, I understand wanting them for that.
However, if you just need a recovery point, I recommend instead you get a shackle hitch receiver, they are $30 bucks or so and can be removed when not needed. Probably stronger as well.
However, if you just need a recovery point, I recommend instead you get a shackle hitch receiver, they are $30 bucks or so and can be removed when not needed. Probably stronger as well.
Fabrication is what I do. Sorry I wasnt very clear. Sometime around June I am hoping to be able to devote the time to fabricate brackets to attach the hooks. They will be solid recovery points.
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
That's awesome! So a bracket system that you can design and fabricate for sale? I'm sure there would be a lot of takers for that.
That is correct. It would bolt up to the factoey receiver hitch points.
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
Let's us know when it becomes available, I'm definitely in on that!
Night Rebel
Well-Known Member
They would look good on a rebel
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
I think someone mentioned that part of the frame is different, the TRX doesn't actually have exactly a 1500 frame, it's more of a hybrid with some heavy duty sections. That it's probably easier to get the hooks to fit our hitches than to get a TRX hitch to fit our frames, but honestly who knows at this point.
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
Yeah, they really wanted to make sure the TRX could jump and survive it. It's pretty beyond an options package, with a complete hybrid chassis, all new front & rear suspension, etc.
Here is a good break-down of it: https://moparinsiders.com/a-deeper-look-at-the-2021-ram-1500-trx-suspension/
SD Rebel
Spends too much time on here
I would like that truck, but minus that crazy engine. It's cool and all, but I would be happy with the suspension, looks and maybe a 6.4L with 500hp or so, lol.
Bolt patterns and mounting are likely different. If my design works it will also be a lot less expensive to buy the brackets.
RebelWraith
Polymath
Would your kit be brackets to mount the factory TRX tow hooks to standard RAM tow hitches? If yes, take my money. I've got the hooks, but the hitch isn't available yet.
I've seen the TRX hitch up close and compared to my Rebel. Even the online diagrams shown them to be almost identical. The major difference is where the mounting tabs are welded in for the hooks.
Yes, my idea would be a bracket kit and the factory TRX hooks would mount to the brackets. I'd be very interested to see if the receivers for the two trucks are interchangable. I'd be surprised if they are but hey they've surprised me before. Either way, the brackets I plan on making will save people time and money of having to replace a receiver hitch they already have.
RebelWraith
Polymath
Would much rather purchase the brackets from you and help you with your business. I'll buy a set as soon as you make them.
I appreciate it!! I was going to make them when I was done with my other prototypes but I think I may bump them up on the list before I pull my factory bumper off. I have a good friend with a 2021 Rebel but it's much easier to use my truck as opposed to borrowing his for a day.Would much rather purchase the brackets from you and help you with your business. I'll buy a set as soon as you make them.
