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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by firejims, Jul 5, 2018.

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Jul 5, 2018 at 3:38 PM

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This is what the underside front of my vehicle looks like after a BDS coilover install. One side had a metal piece on it with what looks like a hook, while the other doesn’t. This may be a stupid question (still pretty new to this stuff) but what is this piece and why is it only on one side? Should I be concerned?

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that is the stock recovery point.

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Just the factory tow/recovery hook. Mine only has one as wel.

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Jul 5, 2018 at 3:42 PM

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Sweet, thank you!

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Yep, factory recovery hook. I believe only the Off-road models have them.

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The driver side loop is a tie down. For when the truck has to be hauled to a shop. The pass side hook is for recovery. Please refer to your owners manual.

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Well pic 1 looks like a foot, pic 2 and 3 are the recovery hooks on your Tacoma.

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