front tow hooks question

[FORDTEXAS]

The only thing “holding” them is the how hooks. They just sit in place in indentions within the plastic valence.

i'm so lost on how they're loose though.
i just want to tighten up the grommets again thats all

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[SpaceWhiteF150]

i'm so lost on how they're loose though.
i just want to tighten up the grommets again thats all

Do you have a pic from the bottom side? I don’t see how they can be loose. How much did you trim?

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Do you have a pic from the bottom side? I don’t see how they can be loose. How much did you trim?

I will try my best to upload some photos tomorrow when the sun is out.

 

[Aron]

could you rephrase? i'm not following..

It looks like they're primarily held in place by all of that extra rubber that slides back in around the plastic frame, coupled with being held in place by the tow hook itself.

Also, in the Stage 3 video, he mentions early on about "unclicking" two little plastic tabs that hold it in place...did you ensure that those are re-engaged?

 

[Dunthupl]

FFS @fordhouston , did you watch the video in comment #11?

 

[FORDTEXAS]

FFS @fordhouston , did you watch the video in comment #11?

i did.. still didn’t solve my problem.
would you like to be the help???

 

[Dunthupl]

See that hole, insert bolt 1 of 2 first(View from underneath truck). Then insert bolt 2 of 2 from the front of truck (pry open hook surround).

the plastic surround, according to the video, has two pegs on either side that snap into flange.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

the two tabs on the grommet piece won’t stay in the two holes on the tow hook. idk if it’s been warped or something.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

i FINALLY got chance to take clear pictures. hopefully someone can actually help me now
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[SpaceWhiteF150]

Could you run a zip tie or screw through this?

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Could you run a zip tie or screw through this?

no, and the reason being is because there are no holes present on the rubber grommet piece.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

bump*
still need help

 

[crazywayne311]

no, and the reason being is because there are no holes present on the rubber grommet piece.

i would imagine if there wasnt a hole that one could be added.
My suggest would to go grab a stainless steel deck screw about 1/2-3/4" long. it should bite into that rubber just fine.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

i would imagine if there wasnt a hole that one could be added.
My suggest would to go grab a stainless steel deck screw about 1/2-3/4" long. it should bite into that rubber just fine.

yes you’re right i could do that but genuinely prefer not to. it just frustrates me how i can’t figure out the “OEM” way of how it’s secured. thats all i want to figure out.

 

[crazywayne311]

maybe find something (piece of wood, plastic, rubber) and put in between those tabs to put pressure on them so that they hold?

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