Today I used my tools....

[Damian]

Today I used my tools for the first time in 8 months, or since I sold my Lannie!

For the SVA test I have to remove any sharp or dodgy bits from my Smurf and I noticed that one of the front tie down hook thingies was bent. It was so bent that I couldn't get a spanner of any description anywhere near the bolts. So using my Hi lift, one part on the recovery hook and the base on the said bent bit, I managed to straighten it. All it took then was a 17mm socket and off it came. A small job, but necessary none the less.

I think a good idea would be to buy another recovery hook to replace the tie down thingie, what do you folks think? Are they readily available from Toyota or does anyone have a spare? Or has anyone got a better suggestion for front recovery points??

Cheers, Damian

[marky]

Its only a tie down hook not recomended for towing really most 2nd gen surfs have proper hooks never seen them on a 3rd gen. i think you can buy them. someone will be able to give you more info, thats been down that street mate

[Rob]

Ahem...pic of 3rd gen.....

[marky]

rob hes not got that bit

[rich]

That's cos it's the bracket for an A-Bar.

Rich.
Edit: This is

[da SLUG man]

That's cos it's the bracket for an A-Bar.

Rich.

and a towing hook.

[Rob]

Marky - he has got that bit but on the other side - "So using my Hi lift, one part on the recovery hook and the base on the said bent bit [tie down eye], I managed to straighten it."
He was on about getting another recovery hook for the other side as well, to replace the bent tie down eye.

I posted that pic to show that 3rd gens do in fact have a recovery hook, as well as the two tie down eyes.
And yes, on Surfs with an A-bar, the bracket with the tie down eye is longer because it also supports the A-bar.

Have I cleared that up?

[marky]

Its clear now! i was totally confused before & ive not even had a drink.
cheers ROB

[Rob]

Got a bit confused myself at one stage, so I've opened a can of beer. It'll be alright in the morning

[marky]

Snap. Miller !

[Damian]

You guys are confused? I wrote the thread and I'm completely lost - Going for a beer myself now!!!

Thanks, Damian.

[rich]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, alchohol, it all seems clearer now. Throw that lump of steel away and use the hook on the other side


You can fit another hook if you can get one from a breaker.