Tow Hooks or Front Hitch

[tagexpcom]

I recently purchased a used 2021 Yukon Denali and I found a GM parts listing for tow hook (with threads) that said it was compatible but I don't know. Personally, I'm going to try to have a custom front 2" receiver added since they don't make any for 2021+ and I can get a tow point to fit the receiver - which will work for front or rear.

 

[BlaineBug]

I recently purchased a used 2021 Yukon Denali and I found a GM parts listing for tow hook (with threads) that said it was compatible but I don't know. Personally, I'm going to try to have a custom front 2" receiver added since they don't make any for 2021+ and I can get a tow point to fit the receiver - which will work for front or rear.

Does your bumper cover have any cutouts for hooks?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2856043519...ndex5SimRanker&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851

 

[tagexpcom]

Does your bumper cover have any cutouts for hooks?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285604351921?fits=Year:2021|Model:Yukon|Make:GMC&_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110025&algo=HOMESPLICE.COMPOSITELISTINGS&ao=1&asc=20220405142716&meid=98ab029ec3ce40b193a1fde4f9e1fdb3&pid=101506&rk=5&rkt=25&sd=256202181070&itm=285604351921&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=3458402&algv=AlgoIndex5SimRanker&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851

I'm not sure as I couldn't find specifics and I wonder if the frame is right behind this area? I found a threaded hook GMC part but not sure it's for the front. 2021+ seems to have limited parts/info.

This says it fits - does it attach to the frame? or are other parts needed?

 

[Doubeleive]

It is hard to say without a side by side measurement. They sure don't stick out very much on the SUVs, almost as if it was an "Afterthought" or they thought people would only be installing them for looks.

doesn't take much plastic to be in the way, I was going to leave the oem tow rings on but there was "barely" room to get a strap on them for recovery use and no way to fit a d-ring on them. Adding the kit made it much better, besides if you are on a trail and get hung up or stuck you want to be able to recover quickly and not hold up other people screwing around, go prepared to recover quickly, straps and other necessary gear in arms reach not buried somewhere that's going to take you 20 minutes just to start getting unstuck.

 

[Printworthy]

I installed 2 hooks and the plastic piece with the cutouts, all oem parts too.

Thanks for the pic. That looks sweet.

 

[blondie70]

I just got my hooks on my 2012 Tahoe. $60 shipped from ebay....OEM. Used. Now I need to get me some covers to fit around them.

 

[Jdscashton]

I just got my hooks on my 2012 Tahoe. $60 shipped from ebay....OEM. Used. Now I need to get me some covers to fit around them.

Do you by any chance have a photo of the installation? I'm thinking of doing the same thing on my 2024 Tahoe High Country. How did you solve the bumper insert cutout? Thanks.

 

[blondie70]

Do you by any chance have a photo of the installation? I'm thinking of doing the same thing on my 2024 Tahoe High Country. How did you solve the bumper insert cutout? Thanks.

I don't remember. Will go out in AM to take a pic. Mine is a 2WD.

 

[Raptor Tahoe]

I would like to be prepared for winter ditch rescues with my Yukon XL SLT 4WD by creating a pull point on the front like my Silverado has.

Has anyone here put tow hooks on the front of their Yukon? Do they mount to the frame the same as a pickup?

Has anyone added a front receiver hitch?

How were your bumper covers modified to accommodate either one?

TIA

While my 07 is a bit extreme, I have aftermarket bumpers with integrated hitches in front and back and use a heavy duty rear receiver hitch and monster hook for both strength and safety.

I have used this with heavy duty soft shackles and tow straps and have pulled semi tractors out of the mud and many stranded cars out of ditches (without needing the winch).
I also have a huge Warn winch. I highly recommend the monster hook over smaller frame hooks due to its ability to use almost any tow straps, ropes and shackles. I do like having a front hitch as well!

 

[RoadTrip]

While my 07 is a bit extreme, I have aftermarket bumpers with integrated hitches in front and back and use a heavy duty rear receiver hitch and monster hook for both strength and safety.
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I have used this with heavy duty soft shackles and tow straps and have pulled semi tractors out of the mud and many stranded cars out of ditches (without needing the winch).
I also have a huge Warn winch. I highly recommend the monster hook over smaller frame hooks due to its ability to use almost any tow straps, ropes and shackles. I do like having a front hitch as well!

Thank you for the hook recommendation. Yes, these look much more substantial than the welded ring on my hitch shackle. The spring clip is nice for when the line goes slack. Looks like they will bolt right in to the receiver extension too.

Those are serious mods on your truck. Looks like a lot of fun.

 

[homesick]

You know, if I was starting this project from scratch, I think my first choice would be to investigate mounting a receiver. It might be more versatile.

joe

 

[blondie70]

I don't remember. Will go out in AM to take a pic. Mine is a 2WD.

Do you by any chance have a photo of the installation? I'm thinking of doing the same thing on my 2024 Tahoe High Country. How did you solve the bumper insert cutout? Thanks.

 

[blondie70]

I am having trouble with pics...but here is one...you can see they are kinda recessed, but there is enuf room to get a tow hook into.

 

[Jdscashton]

Great, thanks for the photo. That explains a lot.

 

[Joeltz]

I would like to be prepared for winter ditch rescues with my Yukon XL SLT 4WD by creating a pull point on the front like my Silverado has.

Has anyone here put tow hooks on the front of their Yukon? Do they mount to the frame the same as a pickup?

Has anyone added a front receiver hitch?

How were your bumper covers modified to accommodate either one?

TIA

I installed a front hitch on my 2015 LTZ Not EZ because the Curt and drawtight hitches SIT Too LOW. I had to cut the extension off and bolt the square tube directly to the Frame and had to put wedges from the cut off to get perfect angle to come out in lower bumper cover . I put my boat in garage with it.. and between boat moving have a block off plat with “ Security light”

I would like to be prepared for winter ditch rescues with my Yukon XL SLT 4WD by creating a pull point on the front like my Silverado has.

Has anyone here put tow hooks on the front of their Yukon? Do they mount to the frame the same as a pickup?

Has anyone added a front receiver hitch?

How were your bumper covers modified to accommodate either one?

TIA

I put front hitch on my LTZ to move boat into garage ‘ had to modify front hitch kit to raise it … to come out in the Front bumper filler strip !

 

[tagexpcom]

I was successful getting a 2" front receiver installed on my 2021 Yukon Denali. They don't make one you can just buy but was successful getting a 2021 Sierra 1500 to install - see the last 2 posts on this thread for pics and details - https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/front-mount-hitch-2-receiver-for-2021-yukon-denali.143264/

 

[RoadTrip]

I installed a front hitch on my 2015 LTZ Not EZ because the Curt and drawtight hitches SIT Too LOW. I had to cut the extension off and bolt the square tube directly to the Frame and had to put wedges from the cut off to get perfect angle to come out in lower bumper cover . I put my boat in garage with it.. and between boat moving have a block off plat with “ Security light”

I put front hitch on my LTZ to move boat into garage ‘ had to modify front hitch kit to raise it … to come out in the Front bumper filler strip !

Looks good! Thanks for sharing the install.

 

[RoadTrip]

@tagexpcom

Very stealth. Thanks for sharing the photos.

 

[HugeGuido]

I would like to be prepared for winter ditch rescues with my Yukon XL SLT 4WD by creating a pull point on the front like my Silverado has.

Has anyone here put tow hooks on the front of their Yukon? Do they mount to the frame the same as a pickup?

Has anyone added a front receiver hitch?

How were your bumper covers modified to accommodate either one?

TIA

Hello I have a 2023 Tahoe High Country and I put a front hitch on my Tahoe. I’m am very good launching my boat etc but some of these campgrounds you pull in at night and have to maneuver your boat into very tight places. I saw a guy with a hitch on his Suburban and it was amazing how tight you can make corners. Anyway took it to OFF ROAD WHAREHOUSE and they did the install.
Btw love this forum, have picked up a lot of great ideas!

 

[tagexpcom]

Hello I have a 2023 Tahoe High Country and I put a front hitch on my Tahoe. I’m am very good launching my boat etc but some of these campgrounds you pull in at night and have to maneuver your boat into very tight places. I saw a guy with a hitch on his Suburban and it was amazing how tight you can make corners. Anyway took it to OFF ROAD WHAREHOUSE and they did the install.
Btw love this forum, have picked up a lot of great ideas!

Nice! Have you used yours?

Do you have any details as to what they used? Did they adapt something or create something or is there something that can be purchased now? Just curious.

Agree it gives *tight/precise* control + driver visibility when pushing around a left corner (my use case). Not as flexible as one would think when backing up because as you turn sharp to direct the tongue over it also points the rear over sharply.

I had to get an extender and a riser as mine (on 2021 Yukon) is like yours - bottom of mine is 8" off the ground and recessed a bit under the bumper. My trailer toque weight dragged mine down another 1".