Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I would be interested in knowing what there rating is. In the old
days we could find those same hooks on all cars, but they where use to
tie the vehicles to railroad train flat cars for transit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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twaldron wrote:
>
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I would be interested in knowing what there rating is. In the old
days we could find those same hooks on all cars, but they where use to
tie the vehicles to railroad train flat cars for transit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

twaldron wrote:
>
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I would have no problem using them to get a car out of a snow bank. They
would not be good for dragging a car up from the bottom of a ravine, but
they should be fine to get it unstuck from a crub or out of the ditch on the
side of the road.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I would have no problem using them to get a car out of a snow bank. They
would not be good for dragging a car up from the bottom of a ravine, but
they should be fine to get it unstuck from a crub or out of the ditch on the
side of the road.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I would have no problem using them to get a car out of a snow bank. They
would not be good for dragging a car up from the bottom of a ravine, but
they should be fine to get it unstuck from a crub or out of the ditch on the
side of the road.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

BTW,
My BMW comes with one of those that I can screw into the bumper. It is
specifically intended to get the car out of the snow or off of a curb. It
would be good for any thing more strenuous though.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

BTW,
My BMW comes with one of those that I can screw into the bumper. It is
specifically intended to get the car out of the snow or off of a curb. It
would be good for any thing more strenuous though.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

BTW,
My BMW comes with one of those that I can screw into the bumper. It is
specifically intended to get the car out of the snow or off of a curb. It
would be good for any thing more strenuous though.




"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:tFHAd.4165$F67.177@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com ...
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those
hooks.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the
car
> > to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
> >
> > Dave Milne
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> >
> >>Nathan Otis wrote:
> >>
> >>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> >>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> >>>n.
> >>
> >>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> >>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> >>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> >>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> >>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________