Hi, I just joined the Ford Truck Zone forum and wanted to say "Howdy" from Forney, Texas which is 15 miles east of Dallas, Texas. I am new to the Ford F-250 truck world; however, I have been driving a F-150 since 2007.

About one week ago, I purchased a used Star White/Stone Gray 2020 F-250 King Ranch Crew Cab 6.7L Diesel truck with a little over 17,000 miles. My Wife and I are planning on purchasing a toy hauler, to transport the HD trike, for future traveling/site-seeing expeditions. At the time when inspecting the truck for possible purchase, I did not notice what I am inquiring about. I have attached two photo files of the truck's lower front bumper area where I believe the OEM tow hooks are supposed to be located. It appears the tow hooks have been removed; however, what are the left/right side metal round barrel appearance parts with a slit cut in the front of each side part. I told my Wife they were factory installed .50 caliber machine guns for "blowing" the crazy drivers off the road. I wish!!! Anyway, if you can give me any information about the modification(s), performed by the previous owner, I would certainly appreciate the information. Thank you.