MareckD

I am posting this to warn TL owners of the front tow ring. I was the third owner of my TL, and at some point a previous owner had installed a front tow bumper. The installed tow ring was not in any way an official one which I did not know until the AAA truck operator told me about it. He proceeded to use the hook to move the car onto the bed and it snapped sending the car rolling backwards. Luckily, he was able to run into the car and stop it with the E-Brake. The car had two flat tires which are what stopped it from rolling to fast (Damn Curbs). Anyways, not sure if it snapped as the ring was homemade and weak, or if overall the front tow ring spot is only to be used in manufacturing and not for later use. Also, if anyone knows of a good tow ring to buy it would be appreciated. For looks only, not for towing...

thoiboi

Have you tried using the OEM one in the trunk?

also awesome clickbait title.

justnspace

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agreed on click bait title if not OEM tow hook, then you cant blame Tow hook for almost taking out your house..

these cars are sub $5k now...I would expect corners to be cut, EVERY WHERE

MareckD

Does anyone know a good place to order an OEM hook?

Jakes_tl

dealer

thoiboi

junk yard


black market.


also you own a house at 18?

rockstar143

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PS...I just had my car towed, and that same piece bent BADLY (lucky it didn't break). Not sure if it's a one time use thing...
My tech buddy's at Acura told me that every single one bents.

GOOSEej

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in the trunk? Where ive never know of this tow hook being in the trunk!???


Damn that woulda sucked tho freaking car smashing through the house

thoiboi

Have you looked at where your spare tire is..

Flipster23

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Why was it towed?

thoiboi

he doesn't want to talk about it

Flipster23

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Hmmmm.

GOOSEej

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I honestly never had too But I did go check and yup its right there in pristine condition

csmeance

your tow truck driver is not competent and didn't secure the car to the truck like he should have by pulling from the right spot. The tow hook is designed to help pull the TL out in situations when the car is stuck. Look at the Manual...

WDPanda

Theres an extension piece that is in the kit that also has to be used. N00b CAA used the hook without the extension and it popped out.

LeVeL

99% of tow hooks are installed by ricers. Looks like that's what the GDPO did to your car.

rockstar143

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Well the tow guy definitely used mine to pull the car onto the flatbed, which I'm assuming isn't it's intention.

Kev, bad grounds, car shut off while driving. Had to have it towed to my favorite dealership.

o4Komodo

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OEM tow hooks are more of a last minute emergency thing... Such as using it with another car to pull you when you're stuck in a ditch or need to roll your car down the street due to a failure.
In tems of actually towing it (onto a flat bed or lifted) then he car should be properly secured via the wheels and subframe. Beware that some tow companies are incompetent and may hook on to your CV shaft along wih the wheels. This can result in a bent CV shaft just as it would with a bent tow hook.