John.....your pics are showing up. I read your post about your base plate build. You did a nice job, especially using a puck in the center of the tow hook. With that said, there is a LOT of lateral pull on the front end when towing. I'm a little concerned with the way you attached the crossbar as it could get ripped to one side or the other.
I know you only need it for a one time tow and I'm sure it will work. I will tow mine 7000-8000 miles a year for the next several years. The base plates I installed, use the two tow hook bolts from underneath and then a third bolt trough the side of the frame. LOTS of stress on these base plates. I'm guessing you have as much labor and money in yours as what we spend for base plates. They're about $400. Once installed, about three hours, you never have to worry about them again, as the connectors are removed, with just a twist, when not in use.
The connectors (mounts that attach to the tow bar) can be used as tow hooks when you insert the pin through the holes.
