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Tree
03-22-2012, 02:04 PM
rear tow hook install:

cars: civic and tegs from 92 to 2012.

skill level.. 1 out of 10 ( stupid easy ):goodjob:

before install:
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2211.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2210.jpghttp://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2217.jpg

tools needed:
-18mm box wrench
-18mm socket wrench
-1/2 torque wrench ( you really dont need one i just like to use them, better safe them sorry )
- lock tight.
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2212.jpg


with my kit it came with:
-1 rear tow hook
-1 clamp
-1 set of bolts with 4 washers
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2209.jpg


step1:
take you tow hook and clamp and bolt with washers that comes with kit.
step2:
put one bolt into the center of the stock tow hook and screw one hand tight and do the same thing for the front hole just on the outside of the oem tow hook.
picture:
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2213.jpg
step3:
once both bolts are tight enough take you 18mm box wrench and your 18mm socket wrench and tighten both bolts. i used lock tight during this step, i like to be better safe then sorry.
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2215.jpg
step4:
check over all your work, and if you like torque down the bolts to about 40 lbs.. i did this just because, you can do it if you like.
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2216.jpg

after tow hook install:
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2218.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2217.jpg

Austin?
03-22-2012, 04:32 PM
I like how you make it easier for people to steal your car.

georgieboi
03-22-2012, 04:37 PM
I feel like tow hooks among other things is the new rice.....

thepolecat
03-22-2012, 04:41 PM
But I already have tow hooks. Seems similar to taking the autozone lights and mounting them on your headlights.

Austin?
03-22-2012, 05:07 PM
I feel like tow hooks among other things is the new rice.....

I concur!

georgieboi
03-22-2012, 07:33 PM
But I already have tow hooks. Seems similar to taking the autozone lights and mounting them on your headlights.

Lol what?

wrekonize
03-22-2012, 08:40 PM
Step one... dont buy a tow hook
pointless

thepolecat
03-22-2012, 08:45 PM
Cars come with tow hooks factory.

Mounting a tow hook to a tow hook is like mounting aftermarket headlights on top of factory headlights.

thepolecat
03-22-2012, 08:47 PM
after tow hook install:
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/treesum99/DSC_2218.jpg


Looks kinda like your car is getting fooked up the rear. lol jk Im busting your balls.

georgieboi
03-22-2012, 09:40 PM
Cars come with tow hooks factory.

Mounting a tow hook to a tow hook is like mounting aftermarket headlights on top of factory headlights.

Now I get what you was saying

Sammich
03-23-2012, 06:52 AM
LOL but its shiny!!!!!!

Eman_jDm
03-23-2012, 09:27 PM
What about the front tow hook?

firby911
03-23-2012, 10:04 PM
I feel like tow hooks among other things is the new rice.....

They are

I cant believe there is a diy for this. If you cant figure this out you dont need to be modifying a car what so ever.

zadvier93
01-12-2013, 10:20 PM
nice job man thankx