A20-6014 | Genuine Paccar® Tow Hook With Pins

1. Vehicle Recovery

When a vehicle is:

• Stuck in mud, sand, or snow

• Disabled on the road

• Off-road and needs pulling out

A tow hook gives you a strong point to attach:

• Tow straps

• Recovery ropes

• Chains

• Winch lines

The pins keep the hook locked securely in place during heavy pulling.

2. Safe Towing Attachment

It provides a controlled and reinforced location to pull from — usually mounted to:

• The vehicle frame

• A heavy-duty bumper

• A receiver mount

This prevents damage that could happen if you hook onto weak parts like suspension or axle components.

3. Removability & Security

The pins allow:

• Easy installation and removal

• Quick replacement if damaged

• Secure locking under load

They prevent the hook from sliding out or disconnecting during recovery — which could be dangerous.

4. Off-Road & Work Use

Commonly used on:

• Off-road trucks and SUVs

• Work trucks

• Construction and farm vehicles

It ensures you always have a reliable recovery point.

1. Bent or Twisted Hook

If the hook:

• Looks slightly stretched

• Is no longer symmetrical

• Has opened up wider than normal

It has likely been overloaded and should be replaced.

2. Cracks in the Metal

Look closely for:

• Hairline cracks near the mounting point

• Cracks around the pin hole

• Rust lines that look like fractures

Cracks mean the hook could fail under load — do not use it.

3. Worn or Damaged Pins

Pins should:

• Be straight

• Fit snugly

• Slide in without excessive play

Bad signs include:

• Bent pins

• Grooved or worn-down areas

• Pins that are loose in the hole

• Missing retaining clips

A damaged pin can allow the hook to detach during recovery.

4. Excessive Rust or Corrosion

Surface rust is normal.
But deep corrosion that:

• Flakes metal

• Weakens thickness

• Causes pitting around stress points

Can reduce strength.

5. Loose Mounting to Frame

If the hook assembly:

• Wiggles

• Makes clunking noises

• Has loose bolts

It may not be properly secured to the frame or bracket.

6. Elongated Pin Holes

If the pin holes look stretched or oval-shaped instead of round, the hook has likely been overloaded.

7. Deformed Mounting Bracket

Sometimes the hook is fine, but the bracket or bumper mount is bent. That’s just as unsafe.