so whats the secret to removing the tow hooks on a 03-04 sport. every spot seems too tight and i cant figure sizes or whether to approach from the front or back. just dont tell me i have to remove the bumper

 

I believe you do need to remove the bumper if I recall correctly. Others will have more detailed info on this.

 

NOPE! Just keep trying. I got mine off without removing the bumper. It took a few extensions, universals, cheater bars, and different length wrenchs to do it, but it was far quicker than unhooking everything to remove the bumper!

I was also able to bolt on my Ranchand mounts without removing either.

 

The bumper isn't that hard to remove either, if you decide to go that route.

 

I doubt if you need to remove the bumper. I installed mine by myself WITHOUT removing the bumper.

 

Just had my tow hooks removed,yesterday.I put on a manik brush guard.I put a box end wrench on the front side bolt and a socket on the nut on the rear side.The lower nuts are kind of a pain to get to.I never removed my bumper.Good Luck.coobie

 

What are you going to do with the old hooks?

 

I'd actually like to add hooks to my truck. If you guys that are taking them off want to part with them, please PM me.

 

same here. I need me some hooks

 

For those of you that take the hooks off are you taking the extra suports off?
If all you are taking off is the hook only you will still need to get a mounting kit to put them on another truck. If all you have is the hooks and want to dump them off please let me know because I'm building a bumper and want to use them for that.
Jon

 

I got extra hooks...tell me who to PM?

 

Pm Sent
Or you can Email me Direct
gjloughry@earthlink.net
Jon

 

I would like to sell them.E-mail at fsc1@frontiernet.net

 

I will buy you hooks if you plan on selling

 

its amazing--ask a question and the thread turns into a buy/sell exchange