ADVNTURR
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@braupe has already posted about these tow points with a lot of good pictures here but since I've been documenting the install of the full suite of @RIVAL 4x4 skid plates on my '24 XLT non-FX4 I figured I'd add a video of the install process for these too. These tow points are almost comically stout (I think they weight more than the radiator, engine, and trans skids combined 
) and should be a bit more up to the task, especially if you end up in a situation where a straight pull isn't an option.
As with most of their skid plates, the install process was fairly easy with standard tools (one of the tow point-to-mount bolts is tough to torque if you have the front air dam installed) and the instructions and parts were all well packages and labeled when they arrived. I will note that it is a good idea to chase the threads on all the parts because some of the powder coating definitely gummed up the threads a bit on a few pieces. I also recommend using some blue Loctite on all these threads to help fight against corrosion and help keep things from coming loose.
) and should be a bit more up to the task, especially if you end up in a situation where a straight pull isn't an option.As with most of their skid plates, the install process was fairly easy with standard tools (one of the tow point-to-mount bolts is tough to torque if you have the front air dam installed) and the instructions and parts were all well packages and labeled when they arrived. I will note that it is a good idea to chase the threads on all the parts because some of the powder coating definitely gummed up the threads a bit on a few pieces. I also recommend using some blue Loctite on all these threads to help fight against corrosion and help keep things from coming loose.
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