Tow Hooks

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[Noridetoolow]

I think that if a part has a function, it should retain that function when added to the car. Tail lights... they light up. If you swapped in some tail lights that didn't light up, that would be a stupid mod (of course, that's different, because you'd be eliminating a pre-existing function, which is even worse than simply adding an additional part that isn't functional.)

Aesthetic mods make sense... because that IS their function. Their function is to alter the appearance of the car.
I suppose the functionless tow hook could be called an aesthetic mod... but so could a 3" muffler tip on a stock muffler, a stick-on hood scoop, or the previously mentioned "BOV sound" mod for non-turbo cars (mentioned again because that one is just so absolutely idiotic... )


In all, it comes down to opinion... so nobody is truly right or wrong. People can do whatever they want to their cars. My opinion is just that if a modification has an intended function, then that modification should be functional.

Well said and I agree....especially with the BOV mod lol

[Eddie93fourdoor]

my factory tow hook is bent any suggestions on bending back maybe a hammer or mallet??

[DJ metadelic]

It may need to be heated up and bent back. Think about the excessive force it took to bend it to begin with. Then again, they are rather flimsy.

[bluejaycity91]

I put mine on where front tow hook are but mine isn't just for look though:

nice car i like your rims and the tow hook, wouldn't that give an advantage to some one who is willing to steal your car? people will go to extreme measures and that would benefit them correct me if i am wrong

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If someone can steal a car just by using an aftermarket tow hook, I say they deserve the car!

[Keg]

my factory tow hook is bent any suggestions on bending back maybe a hammer or mallet??

I don't know if I would want to bend it back. It could be cracked, and will be weaker and might fail if you have to use it.

[roNskii]

I've been trying to find this one tow hook. The hook is a ring and it's held by like a seat belt and it's just hanging. Anyone know what in talking about?

[oneoffaccord]

yea all you do is drill holes in the bumper support for the front tow hook. it makes it easyer if you remove the bumper. and the rear there are a couple spots were you can mount it but benen makes some bwr(black works racing) i had benen there finished looked nicer.

why would you do that also. the bumper support is fiberglass. the good pull and it will rip out

[Xsjado]

really people are drilling these into their bumpers. thats crazy.
my toe hook or bed tie down is snapped in half.
don't know how it happened.
was thinking of upgrading. I'm yet to find one that looks appealing.

plus it makes things harder if the car to be stolen.

[jerry18849]

[91dxblades]

^ Those are definitely just for looks.

[Charlie Moua]

PLEASE don't be a poser.
Only get one if you meet all of these... (not 1 or 2 but all)

a) car is tracked
b) car is lowered
c) car has a lip/wind splittter that would made it difficult to use OEM tow hook for pulling upward/forward



OEM front tow hooks aren't the greatest considering many cars are lowered and have some sort of aftermarket lip or wind splitter thingy...


for track purpose get it. I mean if your car gets stuck in the sand pit or something the guys that come pull your car out don't really take their time when the in a rush to get the car out.

I think it's just easier access to have soft one tow strap that can be easily be pulled out when needed.

[Charlie Moua]

If people want to steal your car they will steal it, don't blame it on a tow hook. It doesn't make it any easier to steal a car with our without exposed aftermarket tow hook. That argument is lame.




Kou, where do you track your car?

I put mine on where front tow hook are but mine isn't just for look though:

[deevergote]

The OEM hooks aren't tow hooks at all. They are tie-down hooks. The car isn't meant to be pulled from them. Just strapped down to a flatbed by them.