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Painted my tow hook

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PEIyota, May 21, 2017.

  1. May 22, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    over60

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    Thanx a lot, but I don't think I need one.... Toyota only put them on the OR's for a reason, I figure...!! The OR's get stuck a lot more with their little 16" wheels, I assume..?? Not too sure... I was just wondering..! :)
     
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  2. May 22, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    Dude that fucks!
     
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  3. May 22, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    It's just a painted SOS Concepts recovery point . It's not really intended for any hard recovery situations, but does allow the use of a shackle. It looks cool, that's the main reason.
     
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  4. May 24, 2017 at 5:24 AM
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  5. Oct 3, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    They know OR's like to go out and have fun while the sports spend their time in mall parking lots. Pretty hard to get stuck on the pavement. ;)
     
  6. Oct 3, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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    Less wheel = more space for rubber = grip/traction
     
  7. Oct 3, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    I didn't paint mine...
    it just only comes in red.

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    Its also rated for 17,000LBS, bolts to the frame in two locations and 3 bolts in the front instead of the two of the factory point.
    You know just a proper recovery point so you can do safe snatch recoveries.
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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    I painted mine red, why should the Jeep guys be the only cool kids?

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  9. Oct 3, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    I think the opposite is true actually. :eek:
     
  10. Jul 12, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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    Looks great! Curious how much Torque is required for the Bolts holding it on.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    +1 same question... can this hook be removed and properly reassembled without a torque wrench?
     
  12. Jan 1, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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    What size bolt is used for the tow hook?
     
  13. Jan 1, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    Just use the stock bolts that are already on your truck holding the stock recovery point.
     
  14. Jan 1, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    I’m needing to remove the bolts is why I was asking what size they were. Would you happen to know? Thanks!
     
  15. Jul 11, 2020 at 12:30 AM
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    Where did u get that one
     
  16. Jul 11, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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