Front Tow Hook Install 08 Civic (Pics)

St3vo28 · 05-25-2009, 02:31 PM

Follow the pictures - sorry these were taken from my phone

3/4" drill bit - $20 alone

1/2" drill bit

cut a rectangular shape to slip the bolts in

Able2Elude · 05-25-2009, 03:24 PM

wat does the finish product look like?

St3vo28 · 05-25-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Able2Elude

wat does the finish product look like?

look at the very first picture
and i just posted another..the last picture

Able2Elude · 05-25-2009, 03:40 PM

does it move back and forth or is ie tight? im afraid someone is gona try to step on it and fawk with it...

St3vo28 · 05-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Able2Elude

does it move back and forth or is ie tight? im afraid someone is gona try to step on it and fawk with it...

its actually really tight
the spacers didnt end up being big enough so i had to add extra washers to account for more space and its pretty tight.
i used it as a step ladder and i weigh 145 lbs.
i wouldnt recommend someone coming and bouncing on it though.
its attached to the bumper which is only aluminum so it can bend

Supa Ninja · 05-25-2009, 05:29 PM

where did you get them? Nice DIY!

EJ8 · 05-25-2009, 05:37 PM

nice DIY!

**obert** · 05-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ8

nice DIY!

IceMurder · 05-25-2009, 07:52 PM

whats the point in this? if it was used to pull the car it would probably rip right through the aluminum bumper...

Supa Ninja · 05-25-2009, 07:54 PM

I believe its a tiedown for race cars. we all have a front and rear tow hook, this one just makes it easier to chain the car down.

beast14 · 05-25-2009, 07:56 PM

**** looks hot

rgsoundf · 05-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Very good DIY, props man!

P.S. Where in NJ are you, how about helping your fellow 8th gen'er?

strCIVIC · 05-25-2009, 08:19 PM

was thinking of doing this but kinda scurred that ppl might use it as a cup holder when i'm not around.

IceMurder · 05-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supa Ninja

I believe its a tiedown for race cars. we all have a front and rear tow hook, this one just makes it easier to chain the car down.

the bumper is aluminum though...the rear tow hook on our cars is welded steel...if his front hook was used to tie his car down it would rip through the aluminum

Supa Ninja · 05-25-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm not saying i would use it to tie my car down, we still have the steel ones up front.

St3vo28 · 05-26-2009, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supa Ninja

where did you get them? Nice DIY!

i got mine off craigslist for used but you can find them here:
Benen Tow Hook Set - JHPUSA

St3vo28 · 05-26-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strCIVIC

was thinking of doing this but kinda scurred that ppl might use it as a cup holder when i'm not around.

i slide a water bottle through mine just to show that its actually useful =]

kman445 · 05-26-2009, 10:56 PM

so what does this actually do?

Shreaded · 05-28-2009, 09:31 AM

towhooks FTMFL

Blackknight103 · 05-28-2009, 10:43 AM

05-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
St3vo28 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 237 S	Front Tow Hook Install 08 Civic (Pics) Follow the pictures - sorry these were taken from my phone 3/4" drill bit - $20 alone 1/2" drill bit cut a rectangular shape to slip the bolts in Last edited by St3vo28; 05-25-2009 at 03:34 PM.
	Tweet

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Front tow hook installation....help?	St3vo28	Do It Yourself Articles	15	12-29-2011 03:41 PM
Front tow hook with FMIC?	atlprofessor	Inside and Out	5	02-04-2009 10:27 PM
where can i put my benen front tow hook.. pics please	Show Stoppa FG1	Inside and Out	9	11-23-2008 01:49 PM
benen front tow hook	lazyrichi3	Inside and Out	10	11-23-2008 01:48 PM

05-25-2009, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Able2Elude Member Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60	wat does the finish product look like?

05-25-2009, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Able2Elude Member Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60	does it move back and forth or is ie tight? im afraid someone is gona try to step on it and fawk with it...

05-25-2009, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Supa Ninja Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Log Squad #2 Age: 35 Posts: 8,660 Nick	where did you get them? Nice DIY!

05-25-2009, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
EJ8 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,035	nice DIY!

05-25-2009, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
IceMurder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 25 Posts: 2,497 Chris	whats the point in this? if it was used to pull the car it would probably rip right through the aluminum bumper...

05-25-2009, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Supa Ninja Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Log Squad #2 Age: 35 Posts: 8,660 Nick	I believe its a tiedown for race cars. we all have a front and rear tow hook, this one just makes it easier to chain the car down.

05-25-2009, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
beast14 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bx New York Posts: 1,996 Regis	**** looks hot

05-25-2009, 08:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
rgsoundf Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 1,031	Very good DIY, props man! P.S. Where in NJ are you, how about helping your fellow 8th gen'er?

05-25-2009, 08:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
strCIVIC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Age: 24 Posts: 3,668	was thinking of doing this but kinda scurred that ppl might use it as a cup holder when i'm not around.

05-25-2009, 09:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Supa Ninja Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Log Squad #2 Age: 35 Posts: 8,660 Nick	I'm not saying i would use it to tie my car down, we still have the steel ones up front.

05-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
kman445 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 105 Kyle	so what does this actually do?

05-28-2009, 09:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Shreaded Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 627 Rick	towhooks FTMFL

05-28-2009, 10:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
Blackknight103 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Age: 22 Posts: 4,867 Bryan

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
8th Generation Honda Civic Forum Advertisement