04-11-2019, 12:02 PM | #1 |
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Anyone install a tow hook?
Looking at the Phastek tow hook for my '12.
Wondering if anyone's installed one on a V6 and if it's actually a direct fit or mods were needed.
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05-15-2019, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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Ignorance is bliss...
Whats the tow hook used for again?
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05-15-2019, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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It's a hook used for towing.
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05-15-2019, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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Everything I've read says no on '10 to '13s but emailing Phastek produced a yes when I asked about my '12.
Very confusing. On hold until I see somebody with 4Ds has got one.
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05-18-2019, 03:04 PM | #5 |
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im hoping not to have mine towed...
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05-19-2019, 01:20 PM | #6 |
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I bought a 5/8” eyebolt from Lowe’s and a coupling nut. I welded the coupling nut to the passenger side frame and I screw the eye bolt in for events that require a tow hook. Haven’t ever used it for towing, but I’m sure it will work.
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05-19-2019, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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I get my car towed by a tow truck if needed....just saying.
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05-28-2019, 09:47 PM | #8 |
Planning on breaking down a lot? Lol
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05-29-2019, 09:07 AM | #9 |
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One of the points of the tow hook is it is on the outside of the car. Running a cable under the front of your car. If you have a splitter the cable is going to tear up the splitter when he starts to pull the car up. It's a plus if your car is lowered. Not everybody but ones that run a track or drag their car a tow hook is required.
Also a lot of the new cars come with a tow hook in the front & back. You just don't see them cause there covered with a pop off or pull off square piece of the car.
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05-29-2019, 03:42 PM | #10 |
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07-07-2019, 03:59 PM | #11 |
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It's highly recommended if you don't want your front or rear end torn up. When towed at a track they don't care about protecting your car. They just want to remove it quickly.
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