Tow hooks

A lightweight high-strength tow hook, comprising:

• a first member formed from an elongated strip of metal into a generally U-shape having arms extending along a first axial direction, said first member having a U-shaped cross-section with a base and two extending cross-sectional legs, said legs extending outwardly;
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• a second member providing a mounting bracket, said second member having a main body for connection with an automotive vehicle, said second member having two lateral flanges connected with said main body, said connected flanges being welded on upper and lower ends with said first member extending arms.

A lightweight high strength tow hook, comprising:

• a first member being an elongated strip of metal formed generally into a U-shape having first and second arms extending along a first axial direction, said first member having a cross-sectional shape with a base and first and second extending cross-sectional legs;
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• two second members forming a mounting bracket, each second member having a main body for connection with an automotive vehicle, said second members having a main body connected to lateral flanges, said lateral flanges being connected with said first member extending arms, and wherein said second members are connected with one another opposite each other and said second members having a penetrating aperture which penetrates said base of said first member and both of said second members to allow for a fastener to pass therethrough to connect said tow hook with a vehicle.

A lightweight high-strength tow hook, comprising:

• a first member being an elongated strip of metal formed generally into a U-shape with first and second arms extending generally along a first axial direction, said first member having a cross-sectional shape with a base and a first extending cross-sectional leg;
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• a second member forming a mounting bracket having a body for connection with an automotive vehicle, said second member being fastener connected to said first member leg.