front tow hook

[cali yaris]

It's popular around here with our Scions to screw in the front tow hook and leave it there. I tried to do that with my Yaris and it sticks out way too far.

Then, somewhere on here, I saw a tow hook in a picture (maybe a TRD one?) that folds down, totally cool.

1. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
2. Where can I get the cool tow hook, or at least a shorter tow hook?

If all else fails, I'll have a shorter one made and powdercoated so I have what I want.

[9vapors]

Nukabe makes a really nice one. I have a set for my WRX, I test fit them on and they look great. I will dig up pics of the fold down one. There is a pic in the newest Siphon of the strut tower tow hook, that one is awesome and sticks up out your hood.

[Jerkratt]

i think your looking for this.. i have been meanign to get one myself but other things came up. i have bought stuff from this person before so i trust him

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-YARIS-VITZ-HATCH-HONDA-FIT-JAZZ-RACING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQitemZ280114037546QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43117 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[9vapors]

This is the one that I was talking about, it is made by Prova/Eiffel and is load bearing. You can get it from Fizz Autosports. It's not on the site, but if you give them a call, they have them.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/archduchyofzeon/000_0714.jpg

Here is the one that sticks up out of the hood. You normally don't have to cut the hood, it usually is in the seam between the fender and hood.
http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/images/large/GTtoweye.jpg

[cali yaris]

perfect!! thanks guys!!

[cali yaris]

ok, follow up. Fizz Autosports said they don't have one that fits a Yaris.

That could just mean they don't want to see if the one they have actually fits, but regardless, I can't get it from them without knowing if it will fit my car.

[9vapors]

oooo, sorry about that, I thought they were universal or something. I am sure you could make it fit...

[Meteorite Man]

Get the one in the tool bag painted, powdercoated or chromed. It'll stick out, won't retract or fold but makes a nice forward "curb" feeler. Besides...If you live in the wild wild west, it'll give you somewhere to tie'er up to the hitch'n post.

Chuck

[cali yaris]

LOL, sticks out just a LITTLE too far for my taste!

[Black Yaris]

or go to local machine shop with stock tow hook and show them a picture of the one you want and ask if they will fab you one up, then see how much it would cost to duplicate a few of them and sell them to ppl on Yarisworld to make a few bucks.

[yrsdrgn]

Or, get something from any of the options from the above stated then organize a group buy with one of the companies ^^ =P

[Black Yaris]

Or, get something from any of the options from the above stated then organize a group buy with one of the companies ^^ =P

I like this option!:thumbup:

[yrsdrgn]

I wonder if there is an xA tow hook that would possibly work on a Yaris

[uncleyaris]

worth looking into for sure. did I hear GB, lol

[Black Yaris]

you get one like this
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/archduchyofzeon/000_0714.jpg
and get the loop to come in different colors that would be a deffinate GB
I bet if we got 10 ppl commited to buying one we could find someone to make them...

[cali yaris]

I have two machine shops near me, I'll go visiting tomorrow :smile:

[Black Yaris]

killer

[njyaris]

depends how much this will cost .. but if its cheap .. count me in .

[9vapors]

I have a set of these, they are really nice and thick aluminum. I will post some pics after I mount them up. i think I will have to drill a couple of holes to put them on. They are pricey though.

-John

http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/nukabe_towhook.jpg

[yrsdrgn]

I'd like some blue ones ^^

[Jerkratt]

it might be hard talking to bun jard... on ebay his english is a little rusty but i seem to do just fine bought multiple things from this guy

[cali yaris]

I looked at that eBay hook, looks ok, but I wouldn't actually use it for a functional tow hook.

[redyaris]

Ok now i need one of these in chrome of course. I just love these freaky modders. What will they think of next?

[cali yaris]

taking the pics around my industrial neighborhood right now :smile:

[yrsdrgn]

hurry and post lol

[contraband831]

Nice, I need one of those

[cali yaris]

ok, I got some good information on these today. Need a survey though, how many people like that it folds down, even if that means a few more dollars for the product? The stock tow hook does not fold down, so I need to know how to make them to please the majority.

[yrsdrgn]

can post pictures of how the non-folding one looks on your car first so it can help people decide?

thanks

[tca4]

Heres how is going to look on our yaris :D

http://trdparts02.jp/event/democar/new_netzcup-vitz.jpg

[redyaris]

ok, I got some good information on these today. Need a survey though, how many people like that it folds down, even if that means a few more dollars for the product? The stock tow hook does not fold down, so I need to know how to make them to please the majority.

Count me in on the fold down. It looks like your Yaris is pierced with this!

'industrial neighborhood' LMAOIs this where a majority of ricers live?

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

as long as it doesn't scratch my bumper i might be down for this....

[Jerkratt]

im down was going to order the one online but i would rather support yarisworld lol

[cali yaris]

cool, I am working on this!

[Thotprawsis]

Folding for me!

[yrsdrgn]

any updates cali yaris?

[cali yaris]

yep, I am looking at stainless steel, which could be just polished or powdercoated to please everyone. This would also make a functional tow hook, instead of just "dress up". Supposed to get some pricing this week.

[Black Yaris]

Ok now i need one of these in chrome of course. I just love these freaky modders. What will they think of next?


you damn ricer:biggrin:

I vote fold down as well.... I am pretty sure we can get these produced pretty cheep, but some one obviously already makes them for the Netz cup cars, so I bet we can find out who make those and try and get them shipped here for a decent price

[Black Yaris]

ok found something that might work
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-3-MAZDA3-MAZDASPEED3-MS3-RACING-TOWING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQihZ012QQite mZ220131059706QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
anyone have a buddy that has a Mazda 3? that may be willing to let you borrow his stock tow hook to check the tread pitch on our cars?

[contraband831]

My cousin has a mazdaspeed3 I will ask him this afternoon.

[Black Yaris]

killer... or you can take your tow hook and check on his car

[contraband831]

yup, i will take my yaris to his house this afternoon and try it out

[bearda]

ok found something that might work
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-3-MAZDA3-MAZDASPEED3-MS3-RACING-TOWING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQihZ012QQite mZ220131059706QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
anyone have a buddy that has a Mazda 3? that may be willing to let you borrow his stock tow hook to check the tread pitch on our cars?

I own one. A little too dark out to try it now, but I can give it a go tomorrow after my wife gets home (she's got the Yaris) if we haven't heard by then.

[Black Yaris]

yup, i will take my yaris to his house this afternoon and try it out

I own one. A little too dark out to try it now, but I can give it a go tomorrow after my wife gets home (she's got the Yaris) if we haven't heard by then.

:thumbup: killer:thumbup:

[yrsdrgn]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-YARIS-VITZ-HATCH-HONDA-FIT-JAZZ-RACING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQitemZ280107242056QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43117 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

That might be a bit expensive but yea found one for the Yaris.

[Black Yaris]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-YARIS-VITZ-HATCH-HONDA-FIT-JAZZ-RACING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQitemZ280107242056QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43117 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

That might be a bit expensive but yea found one for the Yaris.

there is only like a $10 differance.... personally I like the Mazda design better

[yrsdrgn]

iono i somewhat prefer the silver over black for the rod part and blue for the ring part

[Black Yaris]

I like the blue ring as well.... but I am partial to black...... but you already knew that

[yrsdrgn]

yup haha.

[07typeS]

Im in on this, id like the black on black. And I agree, the mazda 3 one looks better IMO.

[cali yaris]

I like the Mazda design also, but it is not the same thread/stud size.

[Jerkratt]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-YARIS-VITZ-HATCH-HONDA-FIT-JAZZ-RACING-TOW-HOOK_W0QQitemZ280107242056QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43117 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

That might be a bit expensive but yea found one for the Yaris.

i found that when he was asking about tow hooks lol hes a good seller got a lot of things from him was going to get those and then this tread poped up

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[redyaris]

WE WANT TOW HOOKS!!!!

[yrsdrgn]

any updates?

[cali yaris]

I've sent off a sample of the eBay one to my manufacturer to copy it in stainless. I understand if people don't want to wait, but I want to produce a higher quality product.
The aluminum one off eBay is not as good as it could be. I'll post a few pics of it in real life for ya.

[ChinoCharles]

Did you ever get a chance to see if the Mazda3 thread pitch was the same as the Yaris?

If cali yaris says it doesn't fit, I'll roll with that. It doesn't fit!

[yrsdrgn]

I've sent off a sample of the eBay one to my manufacturer to copy it in stainless. I understand if people don't want to wait, but I want to produce a higher quality product.
The aluminum one off eBay is not as good as it could be. I'll post a few pics of it in real life for ya.

I sorta thought the thread was dead, that's why I asked if there was any updates. As for the quality I trust that you know what you are doing by having higher quality ones made at a shop. Props to you for putting a lot of time and effort into it
:thumbsup:

[Black Yaris]

I like the Mazda design also, but it is not the same thread/stud size.

damn... I mailed the seller to asked if they had plans to make one for the Yaris, they said they need to test fit one, then they will get back to me

[Spades]

good lord those are gaudy...WTF would you want one?

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[cali yaris]

yes it is... and hey... what if you need to get towed...


really really really quickly?

[cali yaris]

The one on eBay is pretty cheap. I'm having some made in stainless steel. If you can get that one from TRD, let us know, I'm sure some people on here will want one!

[SAKU]

The tow hook from Japan does not fit the USDM Yaris, i know through personal experience. Apparently the bumper beam for the japanese model is different. So the tow hook doesnt fit. But what you can do is order the one from Japan and using the crappy stock tow hook, weld half and half together. It worked well for us and here is a pic =). Anyother questions feel free to ask.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6452&stc=1&d=1184441177

[reznunt]

The tow hook from Japan does not fit the USDM Yaris, i know through personal experience. Apparently the bumper beam for the japanese model is different. So the tow hook doesnt fit. But what you can do is order the one from Japan and using the crappy stock tow hook, weld half and half together. It worked well for us and here is a pic =). Anyother questions feel free to ask.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6452&stc=1&d=1184441177

or you can get the jdm bumper and rebar so you can install the jdm trd tow hook :biggrin:

[redyaris]

Btw, thats me stylin with the big C-ONE. Had to make him look good.

[cali yaris]

LOL, just noticed the "Anti Black Yaris"..... hehe

[DMart]

is anything happening with this?

[cali yaris]

I will have them at some point, but it may take a little while. I sent off a sample to my manufacturer. They will make a prototype. If I approve the prototype, they'll do a run of probably 50-100. This process could take a month or more, just so you know.

The eBay one is ok, just not as good as I want for my own car.

[DMart]

oh ok, i can wait, good luck :thumbsup:

[Black Yaris]

I love how YW member get thing done.... we want something, we just get it made

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

off the subject but those mirrors on the red one are ass looking....

[RShatchback]

off the subject but those mirrors on the red one are ass looking....

well so is all the rest of the chrome stuff on there - including those wheels..:brokenheart:

[Black Yaris]

Hey Red Yaris is the Rice king... aka, the complete opposite of me

[cali yaris]

I hope you two never meet - it would be the end of the universe.

[redyaris]

Oh well cant please em all. Im losing sleep over it.

[Black Yaris]

Picture of Redyaris and Black Yaris Meeting
http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/2006-0726blackhole.jpg

[Thotprawsis]

:laughabove: :bellyroll: :bellyroll:..It's more like this!

[Black Yaris]

no it would not be a cat fight.... just the end of the universe.... like mater and anti-mater meeting..... BOOOM!!!!

BTW Thotprawsis... you ain't to far from me in the far away land of Michigan

[Thotprawsis]

Black Yaris, I think I'm the only one in Michigan. Do you all in Ohio ever do meets near here?

If anyone gets a line on a decent looking tow hook and would like to do a group buy count me in. This would come in handy here in the snow belt!

[redyaris]

Picture of Redyaris and Black Yaris Meeting
http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/2006-0726blackhole.jpg

LOL....Time and space would stop as we know it....

This is how I see it too:

[eTiMaGo]

optimus bling vs blackatron?

:laugh:

[Black Yaris]

optimus bling vs blackatron?

:laugh:


yup I think you got it... I think if my car was a transformer it would look like that guy above:evil:

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

hi guys!
i am seeking the hook for my yaris too...
here is the one i want to get:
http://www.mars.idv.tw/yaris/front.jpg
(capture from a Japanese VITZ magzine.)

I think that should be produced by TRD.
looks better than others on ebay...right?
i'm trying to buy it through my friend in japan.

here is the TRD product list:
http://www.trdparts.jp/list_race-other.html
牽引フック　フロント "51960-NP110"
just ask your local TRD distributor ^ ^
http://www.trdparts.jp/english/distributor.html
good luck!! IF YOU GOGLE TRANSLATE THE TRD SITE IT DOESN'T give our chasis code for an application???? if someone can get me a part number i'll call trd usa.....