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regal
07-10-2009, 03:26 PM
When my 09 had to get towed onto a flatbed the guy said the tow hook wouldn't screw into the threards. This is an 09, has anyone else ran into this?
Tamago
07-10-2009, 03:27 PM
why was the flatbed guy using the tow hook? most good towers use LCA or chassis hookups.
Yaris Hilton
07-10-2009, 03:29 PM
Yeah, I've wondered why it even HAS a tow hook. Especially one that's located way off to one side.
Tamago
07-10-2009, 03:31 PM
Yeah, I've wondered why it even HAS a tow hook. Especially one that's located way off to one side.

required by law
ROCKLAND TOYOTA
07-10-2009, 04:41 PM
When my 09 had to get towed onto a flatbed the guy said the tow hook wouldn't screw into the threards. This is an 09, has anyone else ran into this?

fit/fits fine on my 07.
cali yaris
07-10-2009, 04:59 PM
I've never had a tow truck guy ask for the tow hook, either.

And it should have screwed in. Note that those threads have never been used on most cars, so it is a tight fit and requires some effort. (That's probably why a few people have broken the for-show version I sell).
pennyracer
07-10-2009, 06:51 PM
i think they may secure them on the ship with one since they come from japan i have found it use full when i need to trailor my car instead of driving. its never left me stranded its a toyota after all :)
Tamago
07-10-2009, 06:53 PM
i think they may secure them on the ship with one since they come from japan i have found it use full when i need to trailor my car instead of driving. its never left me stranded its a toyota after all :)


nope, they use chassis hooks for securing during shipping.
mikenacarato
07-10-2009, 06:54 PM
why was the flatbed guy using the tow hook? most good towers use LCA or chassis hookups.

try towing a bmw by the LCAs........:thumbdown: they WILL mess up

only tow by LCAs if they are NOT aluminum
Tamago
07-10-2009, 06:54 PM
try towing a bmw by the LCAs........:thumbdown: they WILL mess up


www.bmwworld.com/forums

yeah that's where we are right now

can you imagine how hot the yaris would be with aluminum LCA's? and rear suspension designed to do more than keep the back bumper from dragging on the ground? :wub:
mikenacarato
07-10-2009, 06:56 PM
link doesnt work...but whats in the link? a bmw forum? i used to work at a bmw shop andthey would be towed in for other issues and almost every one ended up bending the control arms as well.
Tamago
07-10-2009, 06:59 PM
link doesnt work...but whats in the link? a bmw forum? i used to work at a bmw shop andthey would be towed in for other issues and almost every one ended up bending the control arms as well.

it's not a real link

we're not on a BMW forum here. i never said that EVERY CAR should be pulled onto a flatbed by it's LCA's. i was obviously referring to "most" good towers and also mentioned chassis hookups.

nice try though
mikenacarato
07-10-2009, 10:49 PM
someones on the rag this month.......... ;)
Shroomster
07-10-2009, 11:16 PM
lower control arm


damnit why was my acronym thread never stickied ?!?!?! (tinygiant's was the original before the hack)


LINK FOR YOU PK ;) (http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=147148#post147148)
Treyz
07-11-2009, 10:47 AM
Lol ...

the acronyms we use that might have people confused ...

LCA
RUCA
RLCA

Nay way, I haven't tried mine yet. Actually I learned a little something last week. The imports that have the little popout in their bumpers (square or round) for the towhook are made in the good ol Aisa land ... meaning we're still a little JDM in a way lol.