Self Made Tow Hook for Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

supmet · 11-14-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Vang

is it just something people get for looks or do they actually use it?

+1

has this model been tested?

YAR1S · 11-14-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by supmet

+1

has this model been tested?

I didnt make it for functionality... however it is made of solid steel and its 6mm thick, so Im pretty sure it would work alright in some cases, but with its shape... Im not sure....

The chances of me ever having to actually "use" this hook are slim to none anyways

Just for looks!

RHDVIPbB · 11-14-2009, 08:36 PM

mine will be used mainly as an attachment point for the strap holding my kayak down.

YAR1S · 11-14-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB

mine will be used mainly as an attachment point for the strap holding my kayak down.

Is it a whitewater? I would love to carry my 8 ft kayak, but im afraid of the plastic bumpers breaking with the front and rear straps... I'd need rails.

yaris-me · 11-15-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

Is it a whitewater? I would love to carry my 8 ft kayak, but im afraid of the plastic bumpers breaking with the front and rear straps... I'd need rails.

Now you need to make a front hook.

YAR1S · 11-15-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris-me

Now you need to make a front hook.

and thats going to be so much harder, lol....since there already some out there ima let them have the glory...unless it can be mounted elsewhere... like through the lower grille.

yaris-me · 11-15-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

and thats going to be so much harder, lol....since there already some out there ima let them have the glory...unless it can be mounted elsewhere... like through the lower grille.

We need someone creative like you.

Helps to make the Yaris unique.

RHDVIPbB · 11-15-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

Is it a whitewater? I would love to carry my 8 ft kayak, but im afraid of the plastic bumpers breaking with the front and rear straps... I'd need rails.

It is. I need a rack too. I cut styrofoam blocks to fit the shape of the kayak edges so it sits off of the roof.

YAR1S · 11-15-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB

It is. I need a rack too. I cut styrofoam blocks to fit the shape of the kayak edges so it sits off of the roof.

ah....cool...

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