tow hook - Toyota Yaris Forums

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennyracer

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

why was the flatbed guy using the tow hook? most good towers use LCA or chassis hookups.

try towing a bmw by the LCAs........

they WILL mess up

only tow by LCAs if they are NOT aluminum

Tamago · 07-10-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikenacarato

try towing a bmw by the LCAs........

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?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikenacarato

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 ;)

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.

07-10-2009, 03:26 PM	#1
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07-10-2009, 04:59 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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). __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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