Could Base Plate Kit be Used as a Recovery Point If They Replaced Tow Hooks

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Since these take the place of the factory recovery hooks, can they be used as recovery points if the vehicle becomes stuck?

asked by: Cjr4497

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Yes if you were ever stuck you could use the base plate kit like part # DM9517335 as a recovery point.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 3

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Answer 6

Yes, I pulled up the owners manual for your 2019 Ram 1500 and since it is a 4x4 it is flat towable. The procedure listed there says to put the transmission in PARK, put the transfer case in NEUTRAL, and tow only in the forward direction. The 2WD…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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Could Base Plate Kit be Used as a Recovery Point If They Replaced Tow Hooks

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