As the name implies, the Hook and Chain Tow Truck comes with a hook at the back of the tow vehicle. Moreover, that hook can be extended to the vehicle's bumper and the chain wraps around its frame. At that point, a boom is used to lift the front of the vehicle. However, the back end stays down on the ground.

The front lower control arms can be an easy hook point, while also being an easy part to damage if it's not made out of cast iron. One crucial component is to make sure that no other parts, like stabilizer links, struts, etc., are in the way when you are connecting the tow strap.