Rear Tow Hook ?

[YAR1S]

**********New Design***************
Soon, this will be cut and on my car! :D
I havnt test fit it on my yaris yet, I have a feeling the downward curve is too sharp.
BTW, for all you techies out there this will be merely for looks and serves no towing purpose.
It will be made through a plasma cutter and about 9mm thick, unless the material isnt available then it may have to be thinner.... hope not!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Cheekyllama/IMG_0001.jpg
drawing is not to scale... it was scanned but that odd looking shape at the top of the outline of the lower bumper for reference.

[RHDVIPbB]

Is it the two loops that come down on the far sides of the rear? If so, those are jack points and also for strapping your car down to a flatbed if needed. I am sure someone could fabricate something, but I never understood rear extended tow hooks. I only use one of those hooks to strap down the kayak to the roof.

[YAR1S]

hmm.... that I guess that would be what they are.

like I said, they serve no purpose, merely for looks.

[Gideon]

The Vitz RS "TRD Racing" model in Japan comes with a rear tow hook: (#2)

http://netz.jp/netzcup/carinfo/images/parts_photo1.jpg

I've asked, and I have yet to get a part number for it, they say there is none. :iono:

[blacksandiegovitz]

The Benen or any other "jdm" style tow will work on the yaris .

[minired5stby]

Year but the TRD one looks better I think.

[AND189]

ha ha be careful and you wont need one unless someone hits you

[Liltoaster]

The universal ones would work you just have to get creative on mounting them :)

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

i wonder if the VW ones ive been seeing around will work?

[RHDVIPbB]

The problem I see is that there are no threaded holes to mount in. You could drill into what little material there is and put a bolt through. I might have to go to the shop and see if I have any material around.

I might borrow DandiDani hb and also use my sedan to see if I could come up with something. Would you want something for looks or to be functional also? I only ask because it would depend on the thickness of the material I would use.

[YAR1S]

The problem I see is that there are no threaded holes to mount in. You could drill into what little material there is and put a bolt through. I might have to go to the shop and see if I have any material around.

I might borrow DandiDani hb and also use my sedan to see if I could come up with something. Would you want something for looks or to be functional also? I only ask because it would depend on the thickness of the material I would use.

For looks alone.
Unless you could make it functional and not ridiculously expensive.

If you wanted something like that made locally, where could you get it made?

[AlainMikli]

The Vitz RS "TRD Racing" model in Japan comes with a rear tow hook: (#2)

http://netz.jp/netzcup/carinfo/images/parts_photo1.jpg

I've asked, and I have yet to get a part number for it, they say there is none. :iono:

I want to get the TRD rear & front took hood too.......I've ask the same question in Japan, they said that everything in the TRD Racing Version won't sell separately(the took hood, seat belt, roll cage)...only the owner of that car can order spare parts of it:frown::frown:

[Gideon]

I want to get the TRD rear & front took hood too.......I've ask the same question in Japan, they said that everything in the TRD Racing Version won't sell separately(the took hood, seat belt, roll cage)...only the owner of that car can order spare parts of it:frown::frown:

Yeah, it's sorta goofy with the parts from that model. Recaro makes the seat bracket for the driver side (RHD) but TRD makes the seat bracket for the passenger. :laugh:

[RHDVIPbB]

For looks alone.
Unless you could make it functional and not ridiculously expensive.

If you wanted something like that made locally, where could you get it made?

oh I have access to a lot of material amd now a plasma cutter now that my friend got one. Give me some time to do some measurements and some sketches and I will post them up for you all to vote on.

[YAR1S]

kewl! maybe we could have a group buy! and all have matching tow hooks ;D

[heeroyuy01195]

This is looking promising :) Subscribed!

[redn3ck]

this sounds like a cool idea fer the yarii ppl!

[Midon]

Shouldn't be too hard to make one up. I be watching for this one

[YAR1S]

any news on the design?

[RHDVIPbB]

any news on the design?

Sorry. Had a busy weekend. Had an SCCA event. I rough sketched some ideas. Now I just need to make some measurements and get back under the car. I may not be able to get them powdercoated since the guy I use went out of business. I will search around though.

[YAR1S]

Sounds good to me.

[RHDVIPbB]

Good news everyone interested. I made an order for some metal. The design is done for now. I got all of my measurements done. As soon as I get to a scanner I will upload the sketches. I don't have to commit to just one design since I will be able to make almost all of my ideas pretty easily.

I will be making these at a very decent price. Still looking for someone to powdercoat them though.

[heeroyuy01195]

Sounds good :) Would you be able to sell them uncoated at a lower price?

[RHDVIPbB]

Sounds good :) Would you be able to sell them uncoated at a lower price?

well thats my plan. i figure most people here have access to paint or powdercoaters. Plus you could do it any color you want.

[YAR1S]

Can you post up the design(s)? I'd be VERY interested! :thumbsup:

[RHDVIPbB]

Can you post up the design(s)? I'd be VERY interested! :thumbsup:

as soon as I get back home to my scanner. I plan to start this week if my material gets here. I am prototyping one out of some scrap thin stock. Its easier to play with

[YAR1S]

Sounds good! Im sure everyone would be interested in these... they wouldnt have to be painted.... can you engrave the metal or just cut it?

[RHDVIPbB]

what do you mean by engrave? Do you want a word on it? If thats what you want then I don't have that tool anymore. However there is a guy locally that has the equipment and the software to put almost any design onto almost any material. I can talk to his son and see what could be done.
I don't have any plans to put anything on the metal, but I may etch my sn on the top part that mounts on the car where you would only be able to see it if when the hook isn't mounted.

[YAR1S]

Nah thats fine, It would be easier to have it plain....

What sort of metal would they be made of and how thick??

[heeroyuy01195]

Will these by any chance be functional once completed?

[RHDVIPbB]

Will these by any chance be functional once completed?

They should be. I am not going too thick, but I plan on matching the benen thickness. Now I will say that I claim no responsibility for them. I don't have the ability to test them in a lot of stress situations. The mounts and bolts will be big enough.

[heeroyuy01195]

They should be. I am not going too thick, but I plan on matching the benen thickness. Now I will say that I claim no responsibility for them. I don't have the ability to test them in a lot of stress situations. The mounts and bolts will be big enough.
Sounds good enough to me! If you don't mind me asking, what are you making them out of?

[RHDVIPbB]

Sounds good enough to me! If you don't mind me asking, what are you making them out of?

steel. They will be one peice with a small weld at the bend for a little bit of strength. But that part won't be seen.

[heeroyuy01195]

Sounds good! Definitely interested in one. Any pics yet?

[RHDVIPbB]

Alright guys. You all asked and now you will receive. I got a call today that the material is in. I will have to grab the truck and trailer and go pick them up. Time to get to cutting and making sure my measurements will work.
Anyway, on to the two pics I have for you with my final two choices on designs.

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs217.snc1/8423_1180457086069_1667442286_458073_962148_n.jpg
This one is similar to the benen one. I can make it come out straight or have it angled up a little bit.


http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs237.snc1/8423_1180457126070_1667442286_458074_5558208_n.jpg
This one is the flat one that be similar to what racecars run on the the front bumper.

[coheed]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs217.snc1/8423_1180457086069_1667442286_458073_962148_n.jpg
This one is similar to the benen one. I can make it come out straight or have it angled up a little bit.

My vote is for this one with a bit of an angle on it.

[RHDVIPbB]

I can do both with that design.

[heeroyuy01195]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs217.snc1/8423_1180457086069_1667442286_458073_962148_n.jpg
This one is similar to the benen one. I can make it come out straight or have it angled up a little bit.


I vote for this one angled up a bit.

[RHDVIPbB]

well if everyone wants it angled then thats how I will make them. I can custom make them pretty easily. The design is pretty simple. I have tried to take into account of those with a lip kit. I will just need a measurement from the bar down to the bottom of the lip kit.

[heeroyuy01195]

any updates? :)

[YAR1S]

I like the more curved ones but anything you will make should be good.
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/images/t_18295.jpg

[YAR1S]

BUMP - Changed first Post :p

see also:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Cheekyllama/IMG_0001.jpg
refer to first OP.

[RHDVIPbB]

cool. My design is similar to that. I will be using the two holes on the factory to mount to.

Good news guys, I will start cutting next week, so expect a batch to be done by November. Any kinks will be worked out. They will be the vertical ones for now. I might do the flat ones shortly after if there is a demand. Sorry to keep you all waiting but I promise it will be worth it

[YAR1S]

those are the factory holes in my design.
should be interested to compare yours and mine and how they come out.

[heeroyuy01195]

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs217.snc1/8423_1180457086069_1667442286_458073_962148_n.jpg


Still with you on this one angled up a bit if you're still going to make it. Just to confirm with though, this thing *should* be usable correct?

Also, any possibility of a matching front tow hook?:biggrin:

[RHDVIPbB]

Where it will be mounted should make it useable. I don't see a reason to make a front one because there are a few already on the market.

Mine will be less curved and more angled. Will help reduce flex.

[heeroyuy01195]

Where it will be mounted should make it useable. I don't see a reason to make a front one because there are a few already on the market.

Mine will be less curved and more angled. Will help reduce flex.
Sounds good, can't wait! Any idea on a price yet?

[Zefoxe]

The problem I see is that there are no threaded holes to mount in. You could drill into what little material there is and put a bolt through. I might have to go to the shop and see if I have any material around.

I might borrow DandiDani hb and also use my sedan to see if I could come up with something. Would you want something for looks or to be functional also? I only ask because it would depend on the thickness of the material I would use.

Why not make a polyurethane mold in between the space and use that as a mounting for a bolt. Would make it easier to install and keep the rigidity of the foundation

[RHDVIPbB]

I do plan on using spacers for the bolts. I don't have the ability to make a mold like that, but I could cut it out myself. I still have time to play with it.

[heeroyuy01195]

Any updates?

[kngrsll]

mmm that lsd is sexy

[YAR1S]

mmm that lsd is sexy

huh? LOL:rolleyes:

[heeroyuy01195]

huh? LOL:rolleyes:
i don't get it either lol

[kngrsll]

The Vitz RS "TRD Racing" model in Japan comes with a rear tow hook: (#2)

http://netz.jp/netzcup/carinfo/images/parts_photo1.jpg

I've asked, and I have yet to get a part number for it, they say there is none. :iono:

i didnt read the entire thread, just saw that pic and posted LOL

[YAR1S]

ah


well my tow hook is going into production today..... finally. It took me forever to stop being lazy and figure up the measurements.
It should be laser cut and painted by this afternoon... if It gets finished I'll post some pics up ;}

[cali yaris]

ooh... can't wait to see!!

[yaris-me]

ah


well my tow hook is going into production today..... finally. It took me forever to stop being lazy and figure up the measurements.
It should be laser cut and painted by this afternoon... if It gets finished I'll post some pics up ;}

And it will look better than all the others.:thumbsup:

[RHDVIPbB]

can't wait to see either. Mine has been put on the back burner. moving into a new location and have to get the garage set back up. I cut one but I need to remeasure it since it rubbed against the bumper.

[YAR1S]

OMG it looks so cool.
It came out P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
Im going to be original and paint it with
Glow in the dark latex paint...
cause Im cool like that.

[heeroyuy01195]

pics? :D

[YAR1S]

Its dark but I'll park under a light and have em up in a few hours when I get back from a meet.

the tow hook will be this color:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3824564144_3d01ed159d_b.jpg
so it will glow at night.

[heeroyuy01195]

those rims look awesome and that colour should look hot on the towhook.