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FS: Tow hook (recovery mount allows for 3/4in shackle)

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by Matt123, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. Mar 6, 2015 at 7:22 AM
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    Bolt torque is based primarily on diameter and metallurgy of the bolt, but also on application. This is why one comes across such similar values across a broad range of applications.
    With that in mind, and not knowing precisely what the listed spec is:
    90 ft-lbs should be fine. I would venture to guess 120 ft-lbs would work, too.
    If you plan on using it for actual recovery you want to put some blue thread locker on there. You may even want to just hit it with an air gun set on 80% (very roughly about 120 ft-lbs, +/- 40 ft-lbs) and call it good.
     
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    Interested in getting a HD hook! Your website keeps wanting to charge me an extra $50 for shipping to SK though (says "LEDs at $50.00"). Assuming that's a glitch, I emailed a couple weeks ago but didn't get a reply...
     
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    And why is this better than the OEM one?
     
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    It allows you to use a 3/4 inch shackle for recovery/style. Its also beefier then the OEM version. What version Tacoma do you have?
     
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    So you would have a hook in place. Some people prefer closed systems for recovery.
     
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    Hey Guys,

    We now have drivers side tow hooks as well. Both allow for 3/4inch shackles.
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    @Matt123 Are you guys still offering any discount on the driver's side one?
     
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