Take a look at this !

[Rnankoo]

:frown::frown::frown::frownhttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss77/tugunsup/downsize4.jpg i just got it in the mail today !!! immm soooo maddd should of went with the NST

[Rnankoo]

i was tightening it into the hole and it snap in half

[staticorex]

Wow. That's a reliable part right there. :p

btw, I love that you have krazy glue out. Did you try to re-attach it? :p

[Rnankoo]

Hahahahha ya man i was desperate

[Brian]

Atleast you weren't towing the car.

[marcus]

and thats what we use to tow the car...uhmmmm??

[WeeYari]

Proof right there that this style is a purely cosmetic tow hook. Wonder how many people get these and actually attempt a tow with them.

[PHXDEMON]

Fuck that :eek: Something like that should not be able to be snapped with just human strength.

[AlexNet0]

I agree that should have been stronger, however as far as I know, these are meant to be purely cosmetic.

[LEGATO``]

oh wow
cant you file a complaint against that?

[Sparks Toyota-TRD]

That is no good!! We can get you a replacement OEM one if you really need one.


Tim

[Mead]

where did you get this? so other members won't make the same mistake :iono:

[zuberio]

NST sells one that won't break. Talk to Cali Yaris.

[Treyz]

That's what happened with mine but that's because I forgot to spray some WD-40 prior to taking it off.

[cali yaris]

He bought this one from me. It's a COSMETIC product and not meant to tow the car or be wrestled with when installing it.

I've already sent a free replacement, something he didn't bother to mention.

I've installed this tow hook on at least half a dozen cars, never broken one, neither have the other twenty plus customers who bought it.

We also offer the functional NST tow hook -- and you can always use your OEM piece which comes free with the car.

Here is the product description published on our website. If it should be re-worded or made more clear in some way, please let me know!

<b>NOTE: This is a COSMETIC product. Do not attempt to tow the vehicle with this tow hook. Install with a small amount of lubricant and do not muscle into the threaded hole - the aluminum shaft may snap if over-torqued.<b>

[Jeemee]

If the instructions stated that it could possibly snap if over-torqued and you sent him a replacement due to being over-torqued, then I must say Excellent Customer Service!

[cali yaris]

ours is black -- yellow would be a lot cooler.

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

ours is black -- yellow would be a lot cooler.

x2

[Rnankoo]

I apologize:iono::iono: if I failed to mention that you were so kind to replace the tow hook. My mistake, I look forward to doing buisness with MicroImage in the near future Thanx Great Company!:w00t:

[CDavis7M]

Tow hooks are cosmetic? People think they look nice?

[cali yaris]

nankoo, no worries and I am sorry that it broke on you.

CDavis, some are meant for show.
And yes, some people think they look cool displayed on the car.

[heeroyuy01195]

CDavis, some are meant for show.
And yes, some people think they look cool displayed on the car.

Yes sir, my friend picked up one of those tow hooks for his tC because he thought they look cool (he's loving it by the way and thanks you for the awesome customer service!:thumbup:); he keeps trying to get me to buy one for my Yaris...I'm not a huge tow hook fan :biggrin:

[CpKi1g3]

other than the fact that is cosmetic it should hold it strength cause there are smaller bolts in our cars and carry a big load or torque on tightening them or messing with them... and plus really look at the size of it would it be possible to pull out 1.5 tons out of trouble??? i would just stick to BENEN INDUSTRIES tow hooks or so...

[dallas]

Why would anyone buy a cosmetic tow hook ? Wait why would anyone sell a cosmetic tow hook! This would get a big laugh at any off road truck forum if they knew Yaris owners are installing cosmetic tow hooks :iono:

Sorry to hear about your loss and its nice that Micro Image replaced it, even though he did not have to, especially since he had a warning it was a cosmetic part. Im beginning to see why he's a prefered vendor.

[silver_echo]

ours is black -- yellow would be a lot cooler.

break out the spray paint!