Vehicle hook-up

Always inspect points of attachment to the disabled vehicle. If they appear to be damaged or deteriorated, select other attachment points at a substantial structural member of the frame.
Never allow the fuel tank to support any of the vehicle's weight during towing. Before moving the vehicle, carefully secure or remove any loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles; such as, hoods, fenders, trim, etc.
Always use a safety chain system which is completely independent of the primary lifting and towing attachments.
During installation of safety chains, be careful not to damage lights, bumpers, or painted surfaces.
To avoid serious vehicle damage, never lift or tow any vehicle by attaching towing chains or hooks to shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, or front strut rods.
To prevent damage to brake lines and front drive shaft boots, always position hooks and chains cautiously to prevent damage to brake lines and front drive shaft dust boots.
When making a towing attachment using the grab hook ends of the chains (commonly called "short-chaining"), pass the hook over then back under the chassis member before attaching the hook in the chain. This method will cause the hook to remain engaged in the chain in the event the chain becomes slack.
Prior to towing the vehicle, ensure that all attachment points are firmly secured.