2023 BS outer banks tow hooks??

[rzims]

Yesterday, driving home from work, my wife got stuck in the snow in her BS OB.
In trying to get her unstuck, I realized there are no attachment points for a strap like there are on the Badlands model.
Anyone install hooks on the front of their BS?
From what I've read the Badlands has different mounting points behind the bumper...
Thoughts, ideas??

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[Bill G]

Unfortunately, I don’t think you can mount really functional front tow hooks on any BS except BL. The BL has brackets welded behind the bumper that don’t exist on the other trims. Without those brackets there’s no way to reinforce the tow hooks to take the strain of pulling on them. This was one of the “biggies” on the BL trim

 

[Larry N]

Is the same true for the rear bumper on a Badlands? Are the mounting points for the Sasquatch behind the Badlands rear bumper?

 

[pixlpush]

Is the same true for the rear bumper on a Badlands? Are the mounting points for the Sasquatch behind the Badlands rear bumper?

I think only the ‘25+ Sasquatch has dedicated recovery points in the rear. A rear trailer hitch with a D ring adapter is the easiest thing to add in back. You can add one of these to any trim with a trailer hitch. Never use the tow ball for recovery though. they’re not intended for that and have broken off and killed people. One of these will do the trick.

https://a.co/d/07RKl0Bb

 

[logant]

Be careful with a hitch

 

[Frenchy906]

I think only the ‘25+ Sasquatch has dedicated recovery points in the rear. A rear trailer hitch with a D ring adapter is the easiest thing to add in back. You can add one of these to any trim with a trailer hitch. Never use the tow ball for recovery though. they’re not intended for that and have broken off and killed people. One of these will do the trick.

https://a.co/d/07RKl0Bb

That’s what I’ve got.

 

[JPtapt]

I have a 2025 big bend with black diamond package and even with the factory recovery points, I would never do a kinetic recovery or use snatch strap, being unibody construction. At most, a slow steady pull with a polyester tow strap and soft shackles.

 

[Dannyp56]

It kind of irks me that there are no recovery points on the OB. What are these manufacturers are thinking? Get stuck just leave it. I haven't needed recovery points in several years, but I still want the recovery points even if it's just helping someone out.

 

[cprcubed]

What about the factory rear recovery point (unless you have the factory hitch which blocks the threaded hole)? Anybody see this of have one? | 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Forum - Broncosportforum.com
My BS didn't comer with it and you can find them on Amazon. Since I still had FordPass points, I just used them at my local dealer. It is LEFT-HAND threaded. The part number is EM2Z17A954A. MSRP is $51.72, but you can find it cheaper from Ford Parts dealers online. Cheers!

 

[Deleted member 16210]

Is there any aftermarket options for a permanent and cosmetically appealing set up for that single factory tow point in the rear of the BS? I mean, its a nice emergency tow point but, it could be more cosmetically appealing.

 

[cprcubed]

Since it's an emergency tow point and off-center, there's not much you can do to make it look good. Looks-wise, the tow hitch method posted above would be your best bet. Cheers!

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