So I bought these eBay aftermarket tow hooks for my own Christmas present. I didn't feel like spending much, so eBay was the only option. I bought it from the eBay seller gmotogarage, which had great reviews and feedbacks and no trouble whatsoever buying from them. The built quality of these aren't perfect, but for $50 I can't complain
I originally bought these tow hooks because my car is really low (on coilovers), and knock on wood, if i ever get stuck in a ditch somewhere I can't get tow out easily because the stock tow hooks are so tiny and hard to get to. Especially my front end, there is no way in hell you can tow from the front without ripping the front bumper off. So, what better way to invest in your car with a handy dandy set of tow hooks, and they're great for the JDM appeal!
(Oh yeah, a little disclaimer...I hold no responsibility if you fuck up your car, but I really don't see how.)
We're going to install the Rear tow hook this time, but stay tune for the Front tow hook install (This will take sometime, cutting part of the front bumper will be require from what I've seen, I will update later)
Here's what it came with.
The tools you need, two ratchets and two 3/4 sockets. You can use wrenches if it makes it any easier for you.
Here's the culprit we're attacking.
The set up is going to look exactly like this.
Now use one bolt and slide it through the top hole and through the stock tow hook, like so. We're going to leave the tow hook hanging for now, it makes it easier to work with.
Then attach the second piece, the big spacer on the other side of the tow hook, like so.
After that, use the other bolt, slide that through the bottom hole, and through the small spacer and put the nut back on. Remember to use the washers it comes with, One on each side. Do not tighten anything yet, just finger tight tight will be fine for now.
And then, tilt the tow hook upwards and tighten the bolts. Make sure everything is line up before tighten it down. And try to leave some room on top of the tow hook,where it hits the bumper lip.
The bottom nut will still have some threads left, but that's ok, it will be tight enough where it won't come off. Leave it at that, or use longer bolts.
And this small spacer here will have some play in it. But no worries, It won't be going anywhere.
Voila! you're done!
And here's what we have left for our next install, the front tow hook. This will take some figuring out time
Ok, for the front tow hook, I couldn't figure out a way to attach it to the stock tow hook. So I looked around and saw a hole right on top of the frame. The bolt fitted perfectly, so I end up drilling another hole on the bottom and fitted the tow hook together. I also made two more holes, one on the bottom, the other on top. And don't forget, the place you're putting the bolts through are really close to the AC condenser, so be careful. I didn't have my camera with me that day, so I couldn't point out exactly where to drill the holes at. But if you line everything up and mark the location, you should be fine.
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i think that would look cool as hell
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