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RMagic makes a kit that replaces the stock tow hook and also can be used to mount your front license plate. If your state doesn't have one, then it's just a tow hook. FDOkinawa's got one, and the way it looks, it's STRONG. I'll see if I can't get pics of it later on tonight.
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Originally posted by black99
I don't get it, if the stock tow bar gets attached there, then why can't you attach a aftermarket one in the same spot?? Instead it has to get connected to one of the sub-frame rails because it's aftermarket??
I don't get it, if the stock tow bar gets attached there, then why can't you attach a aftermarket one in the same spot?? Instead it has to get connected to one of the sub-frame rails because it's aftermarket??
I hope my posts haven't confused you. I think Flybye got confused about what I was talking about from the jump and didn't realize that the tow hook in his very first picture is not attached to the stock location. It's not even attached to a beam, unless they have some crazy bridge built into there that's under the bumper and running out to each beam (that'd be a great deal of added weight and trouble just to make it come out the center like that). Does everyone see what I'm saying about how it's coming out the middle? That's bad.
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Originally posted by DK
Uhhh ... yeah ... that's the stock one. What's your point...
Uhhh ... yeah ... that's the stock one. What's your point...
I'm sure the aftermarket one can be modified to bolt to the same location.
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Originally posted by DK
....tow hook in his very first picture is not attached to the stock location....
....tow hook in his very first picture is not attached to the stock location....
I might have the bumper off again tomorrow. I'll see what my little camera can see
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That's dandy, then. I was just trying to look out for you to begin with. I didn't want you to think that you could have a functional hook coming high out the center like that in that picture. Something is either getting bent or they've gone to a ton of trouble to add a bridge in there. And I don't think it's a great idea to use the stock bolts, but it would work. Personally I'd bolt it deeper into the beams, but that's just me. Cool?
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just wondering if the ones by Foliatec are actually functional? since all their products appeal to adding the look of "speed"....I really need one...
here's the RE one.
doesn't look too hard to make though...one piece of thick metal, ring and paint and a good friend with a welder...
David
here's the RE one.
doesn't look too hard to make though...one piece of thick metal, ring and paint and a good friend with a welder...
David
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There's a handy little tow hook accessory know as a "T' hook that fits in the frame rails. It's how they tie imports down on portable parking lots (IE car carriers) and costs all of $7.99 each from:
www.northerntool.com Item # 3309048
They are really hard to find anywhere else and it's really the only way to tow from the rear since they fit into slots on the frame. I've got a couple of lengths of nylon webbing sewn to mine to allow a standard tow truck "J" hook to grab them from outside the bumber. Stash 'em with your spare and you won't have to worry about your (pick one) tranny, dif, suspension being ****** up next time it is towed or loaded onto a flabed. (LIKE MINE WAS!)
www.northerntool.com Item # 3309048
They are really hard to find anywhere else and it's really the only way to tow from the rear since they fit into slots on the frame. I've got a couple of lengths of nylon webbing sewn to mine to allow a standard tow truck "J" hook to grab them from outside the bumber. Stash 'em with your spare and you won't have to worry about your (pick one) tranny, dif, suspension being ****** up next time it is towed or loaded onto a flabed. (LIKE MINE WAS!)
Last edited by RonKMiller; 02-25-02 at 10:47 AM.
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