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Old 05-17-2009, 09:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Front tow hook installation....help?

I took my bumper off and am faced with the steel bumper bar.
Any suggestions on how to get the bolt though that bar being that there is another slit of metal in that bar?
Is there any other way to install the tow hook?
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Old 05-17-2009, 09:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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never sen one on an 8th.
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Old 05-17-2009, 09:09 PM   #3 (permalink)
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never sen one on an 8th.
you have now...


just i dont know how to put it on...
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Old 05-19-2009, 03:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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how do you mount it on?
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Front Tow Hook Install 08 Civic (Pics)
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whats the purpose of tow hooks if you arent gonna tow anything?
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whats the purpose of tow hooks if you arent gonna tow anything?
tying a rope and dragging kids on roller blades
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whats the purpose of tow hooks if you arent gonna tow anything?
itz m0stly 4 sh0w?
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whats the purpose of tow hooks if you arent gonna tow anything?
dude its a honda we have enough torque to tow a boat why wouldnt he be towing things
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whats the purpose of tow hooks if you arent gonna tow anything?
personally, i use the front one to hold a spare water bottle in case of a hydration emergency
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dude its a honda we have enough torque to tow a boat why wouldnt he be towing things
wow i am stupid! i have a towing machine and ive never put it to use!
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personally, i use the front one to hold a spare water bottle in case of a hydration emergency
smart thinking!
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Looks Nice. I want to put one on my 09 But Don't know how. Any DIY's for 09-11
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