Common aftermarket hooks are similar to (rare) stock '80-91 hooks, but the bolt hole spacing does NOT match the factory holes in an '80-91 frame. Having down-facing hooks opens the possibility of driving over a fixed obstacle (like a concrete wall) and becoming attached to it. It also allows straps, chains, cables, & ropes to fall off if they go slack. And because these Chinese hooks are very low-quality steel, they're not actually strong enough for hard pulls with fullsize trucks.
OE hooks & eyes are vastly superior, and can be had cheaper at junkyards.
Most will require new holes anyway, but the result will be stronger & safer than this aftermarket chrome junk.
![hook8091.jpg Common aftermarket hooks are similar to (rare) stock '80-91 hooks, but the bolt hole spacing does NOT match the factory holes in an '80-91 frame. Having down-facing hooks opens the possibility of driving over a fixed obstacle (like a concrete wall) and becoming attached to it. It also allows straps, chains, cables, & ropes to fall off if they go slack. And because these Chinese hooks are very low-quality steel, they're not actually strong enough for hard pulls with fullsize trucks.
OE hooks & eyes are vastly superior, and can be had cheaper at junkyards.
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Most will require new holes anyway, but the result will be stronger & safer than this aftermarket chrome junk.](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/932350/fullsize/hook8091.jpg)