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Recovery hooks painted red

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mrsoffgridtaco, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    Mrsoffgridtaco

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    while my hubby was installing raptor lights for me, I decided I was bored. Sooooo I added this cherry red caliper paint on my tow hitch safety hole thingimagigger. :) I like how it turned out.
    Edit: thanks for pointing out they aren’t called recovery hooks. Lol. Whatever they are.. they are red now.
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  2. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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    Siblue

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    Kinda cool. Need some red in the front area too. Most will just paint the front hook.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    SearArtist

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    Those aren’t recovery hooks...ffs

    :facepalm:
     
  4. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    Mrsoffgridtaco

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    Yup. Did that too :) I feel like the tow cover should be a gloss back to help it look more oem

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  5. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    Cool. Now you’ll be more visible to motorists next time you stop in the middle of the highway for pics.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    Really? Lol that’s what my husband called them hahahaha
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    Mrsoffgridtaco

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    Yup. That’s the idea
     
  8. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    Don’t ever use that area for recovery. Not what it’s intended for.
     
  10. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    Mrsoffgridtaco

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    Lmao. Thanks. I now know that’s not what it’s called. But whatever it is... it’s red now lmao
     
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    No, that is your tow hitch and those holes are where the safety chains are attached.
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    Oh cool. So now if I ever tow anything I’ll never forget to use the safety chains :)
     
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    Yep…
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    I like it! :cheers:
     
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    Thank you:)
     
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    They match your dress nicely.
     
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    Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do something.
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Mrsoffgridtaco

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    Thank you. My fav color
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Is that you trying to convince yourself not to do this?
    Cuz if it’s your opinion then sorry but why does it matter?

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