I just got back from pulling a neighbor from the ditch. I knew on some of the late model cars it was hard to find anything to attach to but this was ridiculous. I couldn't even see anything heavy enough to hook a j hook into. Just where do you hook onto a late model Toyota Corolla?
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Tow points on new cars
- Thread starter driney
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Alot of cars now have screw in tow hooks. There is a small piece that pops out of the bumper and the hook (normally stored with the tire tools) srews into a threaded hole. That Toyota should've had small tie points at either corner.
Reminds me of some guys trying to pull their grand prix out of a drift at my buddys house.
We'd been partying they wanted to leave but were stuck, asked to use my Blazer I gave them the ok and went out to watch. Buddy of the car owner hooked my towstrap up and said it seemed to be strong enough. I had them do all the driving so I wouldnt be liable.
Idiots wraped it around the gas tank filler tube...hahaha that came flying out of their like a rocket and the driver promply asked...do I need to get that fixed.
We'd been partying they wanted to leave but were stuck, asked to use my Blazer I gave them the ok and went out to watch. Buddy of the car owner hooked my towstrap up and said it seemed to be strong enough. I had them do all the driving so I wouldnt be liable.
Idiots wraped it around the gas tank filler tube...hahaha that came flying out of their like a rocket and the driver promply asked...do I need to get that fixed.
Anybody seen the vid of the kids with a Dakota trying to pull a Prizm or something out of the snow? Rips the rear bumper and most of the structure around the trunk right off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxrnEC8tKgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxrnEC8tKgs
jonathon
1/2 ton status
There is no cure for stupid(or laziness).... 5 minutes with a shovel and that thing woulda been out of that driveway.
lectric80
3/4 ton status
Many of the late model cars have a small oval hole cut into the body support. You have to have a t-hook that goes in and rotates to lock into place. That is what we always use when towing with my buddies tow truck.
That's why I won't tow people any more. It's not my responsibility to have that sort of equipment not to mention with the swoopy styling everyone is trying to have it's about impossible to not damage their body with the strap.
Then again my buddy getting sued by some lady he helped might be the reason as well.
Then again my buddy getting sued by some lady he helped might be the reason as well.
I guess it would be a good idea to get under my wife's Impala and my daughters Camry before they are stuck in a ditch and decide where I can hook. I did a quick search and found several sources for t-hooks. Some had 2 hooks and a V chain setup. Is it normal to attach to a couple of points to spread the pull out?
Yes, especially on unibodies.
lectric80
3/4 ton status
Yes, very normal to use two hooks at a time. They really aren't designed for pulling out of mud and muck, but for short pulls they work great. They are also great for tying down when towing on a trailer or roll out.
If towing from the front, the engine cradle is normally plenty strong. Or you can pop the hood and attach where the engine mounts attach (sometimes you just can't get under a small car when it is stuck). The back is harder because there is just enough beef to attach the suspension to. The strongest parts are where the trailing arms or equivalent suspension links are tied to the body. Good luck getting to them, though.
If you're going to drag it anyway, why not set the parking brake and run straps either through (if the design allows) or around the back tires?
The best approach is make the towee the only one to actually connect anything to their vehicle (possibly with your advice).
If you're going to drag it anyway, why not set the parking brake and run straps either through (if the design allows) or around the back tires?
The best approach is make the towee the only one to actually connect anything to their vehicle (possibly with your advice).
vortec
1/2 ton status
i love that vid. it's even funnier with alcohol. but what isn't?
if you can easily remove the fascia or bumper of the car, that's sometimes the best option as far as not damaging stuff and getting a solid point. some cars today, though it's a massive pain.
reason number 8,673 that i like having trucks.
