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Front Tow Hook - Replace with D-ring Shackle Mount?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by qnyla, May 29, 2014.

  1. May 29, 2014 at 4:36 AM
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    qnyla

    qnyla [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'd like to have a solid recovery point in the front. Anybody know of a current solution to replace the front OR tow hook with a beefy loop that you can mount a D-ring shackle to?

    I have seen parts for this fab'd in the past, but I am not finding any current offerings.

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  2. May 29, 2014 at 5:27 AM
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  3. May 29, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    Thanks
     
  4. Aug 7, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    Quick question:

    How do you install the D-ring shackle? Does that center pin come out, or what?

    Thanks!
     
  5. Aug 7, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    Yes, that pin will unscrew, then the d-ring will come off.
    I keep a few of those things in a bag for when I off road.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2014 at 5:53 PM
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    Awesome! Thanks for the reply! :)
     

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