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Originally Posted by Larry S.
A thing to be aware of with tow hooks on an OBS. The frame ends are not overly strong and there is no cross support at the ends. A hard jerk on a tow hook can tweek the frame enough to put the front end out of alignment. At least it can happen on a 250. A receiver hitch between the frame rails will stiffen the frame and make the tow hooks much more usable.
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Agreed. Plus the front hitch doesn't stick past the bumper at all and it doesn't really hand down much at all either. Just below the license plate bracket. Barely notice it.
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 2.5" axle drop bracket, F350 springs up front, and F350 rear axle blocks. 260k miles. RETIRED.
NEW (to me) 2005 F350 FX4 Crewcab shortbed, SRW, Lariat, auto, V10. 5600 lbs front end.
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