The most popular Ford Bronco tow hooks and D-Ring types are traditional D-Rings, Shackle D-Rings, Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks, Clevis Hooks, and Receiver Hitch D-Rings.
Traditional D-rings offer a solid attachment point, while shackle D-rings provide versatility with their removable pin or screw mechanism. It’s tried and tested, pure and simple.
For heavy-duty towing, heavy-duty tow hooks made of high-strength steel are a reliable choice and are by far the most popular ones on the market.
Clevis hooks, with their U-shaped design and pin or latch mechanism, offer secure connections for heavy-duty applications and a bit more flexibility.
Receiver hitch D-Rings are designed to fit into the receiver hitch of your vehicle. They offer a convenient and easily accessible attachment point for towing and recovery operations.
The new Ford Bronco weighs between 3,500lbs and 5,000lbs which isn’t all that much in the world of modern SUVs, but even so, recovering a 5,000lbs box on wheels isn’t for the lighthearted.
Therefore, to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible, you will have to make sure that your recovery equipment is up to the task. This also includes your tow hooks and your D-Rings.
On average, tow hooks and D-rings can have load capacities ranging from 5 to 10 tons which is more than enough for a Ford Bronco.
You should look for recovery gear that can hold double the weight of the heaviest vehicle in your group if you tread with friends, or double the weight of a Bronco, which means that a 5-ton tow hook and D-Rings are going to suffice without any issues.
Because these rather small components hold immense amounts of weight, you need to focus on material quality as much as possible.
Therefore, look for hardware made out of cast metals, steel, or high-strength aluminum as these are the most effective and most durable materials from a value-for-money perspective.
Safety-wise, make sure that all of your Ford Bronco recovery gear is equipped with features such as safety latches, spring-loaded mechanisms, protective coatings, reinforcements, stiffeners, and possibly even performance certifications.