Bpf recovery point/passenger side bolts

installed a bpf recovery point on passenger side front,on a 2017 taco 4x4. Sr5 model v6. Are the factory bolts ok to use as far as strength goes. No problems at all with taking off or putting on bpf product. Hearing so much on bolts not fitting on certain models. Just curious on this point
Thanks

 

Welcome to TW! I would imagine the factory bolts will be fine.

 

It's OK as long as the factory bolts are long enough to engage the whole captured nut in the subframe with a few threads sticking through.

I replaced a TRD hook with a BFP on my truck and the OEM bolts were too long. I had to get new bolts (plus I needed a 3rd anyway). I used grade 12.9, which is probably stronger than Toyota used.

 

Ok good. Had to cut away a little airdam so as to let the recovery point have access to a pull. Or take off the airdam. But like anything- there for a reason ? Thanks for the responses. One of the few times I unbolted the old tie down point and put on the bpf product with no hassle. 91.00$ a little pricey,but the alternative (tear my truck up) helping someone or someone helping me. Thanks again

 

Boogie- you post good videos on you tube. Informative.

 

Denver Dave - thanks for the reply. But with me. Everything fit, length and all. I asked Matt from bpf before I got the part. Didn’t want to cut, drill, nothing. Was true to his word. For once it worked. Everything else I do seems to be workarounds- hate it. Waste time and money. I’m making payments on truck, can’t fool around anymore. Thanks again. Dave in Denver

 

Well, it's pretty hard to screw up a hunk of steel with 4 holes. I actually kind of wish it didn't have a bend in it. I didn't want anything welded and it fit the bill as close as anything else, even though it's a little pricey it wasn't worth my time to deal with making something myself.

 

Same here Dave, that would be it’s weakness that bend in it. I’m overthinking it but I’m surprised in general there’s no more decent options as a recovery point in the front. I saw that other one. Guy took off the front of his truck and put a tow hitch in front. Time and money again. Not for me. I bought the Taco because it retains its value over years and years. The dealer showed me a used one with 50 something k’s on it for 28k. Crazy. I bought new for 4K more but a lower trim level. Sr5 4x4. Nav packg. Tow package. Model # says rated for 6400 towing capacity. Due to its 4x4 capability. Truck world crazy with the sticker prices on all of them. Had one in high school would not die. Thought I outgrew them. But it rode like a car when I took it for a spin. Came a long way. Have the 6 foot bed. 4 to short for me personally. Camp,hunt,hike,and pedal. Great riding truck.