100% agree, that was my point of interest when it was introduced earlier last year. What is the likelihood of damaging the stock bumper during recovery.
If I get a lift kit on my tundra in the future will it affect these hooks at all? I bought the hooks, but I didn’t install them yet because I’m getting a lift kit and tires on my truck in a few months and don’t know if the hooks have to be removed for lift kit purposes because if they have to be removed, then I’m probably not even gonna put them on
Our tow hooks work with some lift kits. We do not recommend them where spacers are added to the sway bar mounts because the longer bolts required could reduce the capacity of the tow hook.
With an aftermarket bumper like that of course it wouldn't be a problem... What about with the stock bumper? I bought them and installed them but that's the thing I'm worried about
Totally agree this is useless video. That bumper has a completely different departure angle. I want a see those in action on a regular tundra, not lifted with stock bumper.
@@MrTgrasshopper ua-cam.com/users/shortssOi04JRnQ_s?feature=share ua-cam.com/video/fYQXZGXfasM/v-deo.html Not a good angle to assess any possible damage
I'm super worried about the OEM airdam interfering with these. Please try this video again AFE with stock stuff. Not all of us are dropping thousands on our bumpers.
No way this clears a on a stock set up. Holding it with your hand at one angle shows nothing. Put it on a stock truck stick it and pull it out. Watch it tear up the front end unless by some case you are able to keep that tow rope lower on the pull truck.
Have these actually been tortured tested? The ranger bumper got wrecked but at least in this video the tundra appeared to do most of the work getting out. I want to see you get the truck absolutely mired, then dead pull it out with something capable enough to yank it out. Then I’ll believe these are worth while. The sway bar bracket mounting brackets are absolutely sketchy as well, that’s a lot of leverage on that point.
Great video! Thank you for running the Vengeance Series front bumper on the Tundra build - Lookin' good! Now that Ranger rear bumper.... ouch, not a Fab Fours.
Whoever was supervising the new Tundra project had no clue why people are buying trucks and what trucks are used for first place. What else they might have overlooked! Good patch job Toyota.
Sorry, but do not agree. Lot of factors to consider here. I have a pair of these and it rubs the air dam, to the point of where if you pulled with kinetic line, it will definitely scrape the air dam. The tow vehicle (if higher) also comes into play with kinetic jerk. Hopefully, you have a soft shackle too or that will be add'l damage. The OEM bumper is default approach angle, not like your bumper (high). (I know you said this, but it's relevant for stock Tundra owners). Your wheels are bigger as well, and not 20 or 18, like stock (depending on trim). Overall, it's a great after-market option, but just be aware of this, going into purchase of these. This is not demo'd in this video. I really wish it was. -From SoCal
This is the lamest test video I've ever seen. I wanted to see how tough these were and how well they cleared the bumper. You guys demonstrated neither.
I seriously question and doubt the integrity of this product. The tow hook is angled downwards so when there is a pull the force is upwards. The hook is really just held on my a few dinky looking welds. I could easily imagine a situation if there was a hard pull that it would just shear the hook off and be a serious projectile. Most rated recovery points are in-line with the frame and milled out of one piece steel or aluminum but this is welded. I wouldn't trust it. What is the pull rating on it?
Not sold yet, show us a video with stock bumper doing the same thing
/agree
100% agree, that was my point of interest when it was introduced earlier last year. What is the likelihood of damaging the stock bumper during recovery.
Likelihood of damage is high
If I get a lift kit on my tundra in the future will it affect these hooks at all? I bought the hooks, but I didn’t install them yet because I’m getting a lift kit and tires on my truck in a few months and don’t know if the hooks have to be removed for lift kit purposes because if they have to be removed, then I’m probably not even gonna put them on
Our tow hooks work with some lift kits. We do not recommend them where spacers are added to the sway bar mounts because the longer bolts required could reduce the capacity of the tow hook.
I just installed the red ones yesterday. Thanks for stepping up and helping us 3rd gen Tundra owners.
How long was this install, looks pretty quick and easy?
Put these on my 22 Tundra, they looked great and worked very well used them once. Easy to put on but the front bolt goes on first then the second.
With an aftermarket bumper like that of course it wouldn't be a problem... What about with the stock bumper?
I bought them and installed them but that's the thing I'm worried about
Totally agree this is useless video. That bumper has a completely different departure angle.
I want a see those in action on a regular tundra, not lifted with stock bumper.
@@MrTgrasshopper I uploaded a video on my channel showing these hooks in action
@@mangogainz7046 do you have the link?
Thanks
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Not a good angle to assess any possible damage
Just got my new to me 2022 Tundra would love to install some of your accessories. Cold air intake. Love to make some videos of these installs.
I'm super worried about the OEM airdam interfering with these. Please try this video again AFE with stock stuff. Not all of us are dropping thousands on our bumpers.
No way this clears a on a stock set up. Holding it with your hand at one angle shows nothing. Put it on a stock truck stick it and pull it out. Watch it tear up the front end unless by some case you are able to keep that tow rope lower on the pull truck.
Awesome video. The blue hooks look rad
army green color. would be nice
will this work on the 23 Sequoia TRD pro?
Have these actually been tortured tested? The ranger bumper got wrecked but at least in this video the tundra appeared to do most of the work getting out. I want to see you get the truck absolutely mired, then dead pull it out with something capable enough to yank it out. Then I’ll believe these are worth while. The sway bar bracket mounting brackets are absolutely sketchy as well, that’s a lot of leverage on that point.
Great video! Thank you for running the Vengeance Series front bumper on the Tundra build - Lookin' good! Now that Ranger rear bumper.... ouch, not a Fab Fours.
stock bumper + aerodam are damaged with these tow hooks... tow strap binds it.
If I can't get out of that much snow I'm going to have trade my truck in
Will they work on 2024 Tundra?
Yes
how well does the blue match the hybrid blue in the logo on the i-force max??
Whoever was supervising the new Tundra project had no clue why people are buying trucks and what trucks are used for first place. What else they might have overlooked! Good patch job Toyota.
What is the capacity rating?
So sad they had to design aftermarket tow hooks for this think. 2nd gen for the win
Thing*
Port wittle baby
Sorry, but do not agree. Lot of factors to consider here. I have a pair of these and it rubs the air dam, to the point of where if you pulled with kinetic line, it will definitely scrape the air dam. The tow vehicle (if higher) also comes into play with kinetic jerk. Hopefully, you have a soft shackle too or that will be add'l damage. The OEM bumper is default approach angle, not like your bumper (high). (I know you said this, but it's relevant for stock Tundra owners). Your wheels are bigger as well, and not 20 or 18, like stock (depending on trim). Overall, it's a great after-market option, but just be aware of this, going into purchase of these. This is not demo'd in this video. I really wish it was. -From SoCal
What’s the brand for that bumper? I like it with those hooks.
Fab Fours! You can see our full build with links for this Tundra on our blog post blog.afepower.com/what-happened-at-afe-power-booth-at-sema-2022/
At least they appear to be stronger than a Ford Ranger bumper. I think the limiting factor may be the two 17mm bolts that hold them on.
This is the lamest test video I've ever seen. I wanted to see how tough these were and how well they cleared the bumper. You guys demonstrated neither.
Will these still work if I have the Icon Stage 4 lift with the sway bar drop brackets?
The tow hooks have not been tested with any aftermarket sway bar drop brackets but will look into it. Stay tuned.
I seriously question and doubt the integrity of this product. The tow hook is angled downwards so when there is a pull the force is upwards. The hook is really just held on my a few dinky looking welds. I could easily imagine a situation if there was a hard pull that it would just shear the hook off and be a serious projectile. Most rated recovery points are in-line with the frame and milled out of one piece steel or aluminum but this is welded. I wouldn't trust it.
What is the pull rating on it?
Suppppppee over priced tow hooks
You had to tow out with a ford huh lol!
Can you put a front tow hitch receiver?