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Old 05-08-2008, 12:23 PM
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wow. thats alot of oxidation & rust...

ever thought of setting the length on the car, then doing a Krylon (rust protection)paint spray over to protect it? guess too late now-

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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
Here is what your failhook will look like after a few weeks.

On top of what you can see there, you will also experience crappy threads which don't mate well with the stock tow hook receptacle.
ill give you $5 for that one
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Sorry, I already donated it to my trash can.
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
Here is what your failhook will look like after a few weeks.






On top of what you can see there, you will also experience crappy threads which don't mate well with the stock tow hook receptacle.
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
Sorry, I already donated it to my trash can.
damn! was going to mold it and see if i could do one in cf
Old 05-08-2008, 01:22 PM
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i'm not sure CF is the ideal material for a tow hook. I feel like it would crack and drop your car in the middle of the freeway.
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Originally Posted by dj.kickz
i'm not sure CF is the ideal material for a tow hook. I feel like it would crack and drop your car in the middle of the freeway.
It wouldn't be used for towing DUH! It would just be for looks.
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Originally Posted by TBDesigns@CiNcity
It wouldn't be used for towing DUH! It would just be for looks.

if its just for looks. just get a sticker and an arrow that goes TOW -->
the real tow hooks are all mostly universal.. and is custom mounted to the car.. the trend is moving toward tow straps..for their ease of installation
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I have had that exact tow hook pictured on my car for about a month now no rust or anything. Still looks brand new!
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Cosmetic tow hooks FTMFL!
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
if its just for looks. just get a sticker and an arrow that goes TOW -->
the real tow hooks are all mostly universal.. and is custom mounted to the car.. the trend is moving toward tow straps..for their ease of installation
They stick out hella far though
Old 05-13-2008, 12:29 AM
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Looks like it's only zinc plated.. Basically in that pic you have high tensile carbon steel covered with zinc.. The zinc acts as a rust protective barrier but is not rust proof and will eventually rust away depending on a number of factors.. For that price, you are definitely being ripped off... The entire product needs to be made out of stainless steel.. A 410 grade Stainless will do.
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