"Front Tow Hook" is a stupid joke. Thanks Subaru.

Chi_San · 12-30-2020, 01:43 PM

I've got a busted Axle. I'm waiting for a tow truck. Instead of destroying my center diff, I was going to borrow a front tow hook, and have the tow truck winch the thing on the deck...

So I pulled the front tow hook cover.

There's nothing there.

Why the everliving ****, Subaru?

Googling this gives thousands and thousands of pages of results for the tow hook cover. Nothing shows how to install it, because, there's nothing to install. The front bumper cover is literally a solid piece of plastic under the 'Tow Hook' cover...

Lt. Dan · 12-30-2020, 06:50 PM

You'll find the "tow hook" with your jack and tools behind the rear seat

Chi_San · 01-08-2021, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

You'll find the "tow hook" with your jack and tools behind the rear seat

There isn't one. I looked.

There also isn't a place to screw a tow hook in. Which was actually what this thread was about. I guess I was so mad that I forgot that.

At the dealer, after having the axle replaced, I asked the service writer to look at it, and he was completely baffled.

I'll post pics tomorrow if I can remember to.

Patrikman · 02-02-2021, 02:01 PM

Mine has a hook in the tool pouch and there is definitely a place to screw it into.

KillerBMotorsport · 02-02-2021, 07:43 PM

I know with the GD models if you remove the bumper beam (which many do for FMIC and other reasons) you loose the threads where the tow hook screws into. Maybe that happened here? I have seen other models where the tow hook threads were in the lower grill, not under the access panel. Strange.

Chi_San · 02-03-2021, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

I know with the GD models if you remove the bumper beam (which many do for FMIC and other reasons) you loose the threads where the tow hook screws into. Maybe that happened here? I have seen other models where the tow hook threads were in the lower grill, not under the access panel. Strange.

It's really silly since the little door panel has the words "TOW HOOK" on it.

Anyway, I forgot to upload pics... And now it's like 2 AM, so that won't happen tonight. XD

Pumkin · 02-03-2021, 11:35 PM

I wonder if the car was in an accident and replaced with a nine oem bumper this covering up the tow hook.

Chi_San · 02-04-2021, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumkin

I wonder if the car was in an accident and replaced with a nine oem bumper this covering up the tow hook.

It appears to be an OEM bumper cover.

However, I am not sure entirely... I'll get pics up tomorrow.

Chi_San · 02-04-2021, 04:59 PM

It's actually easier for me to get a video. So here you go.

Tow Hook nonsense - YouTube

blurred · 02-04-2021, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi_San

It's actually easier for me to get a video. So here you go.

Tow Hook nonsense - YouTube

Flowmastered87GL · 02-28-2021, 07:43 PM

I've actually never pulled my cover off to look at mine. I hope I never have to.

12-30-2020, 01:43 PM	#1
Chi_San Scooby Guru Member#: 53558 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Deadford, OR Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo White/Silver/Black 3tone	"Front Tow Hook" is a stupid joke. Thanks Subaru. I've got a busted Axle. I'm waiting for a tow truck. Instead of destroying my center diff, I was going to borrow a front tow hook, and have the tow truck winch the thing on the deck... So I pulled the front tow hook cover. There's nothing there. Why the everliving ****, Subaru? Googling this gives thousands and thousands of pages of results for the tow hook cover. Nothing shows how to install it, because, there's nothing to install. The front bumper cover is literally a solid piece of plastic under the 'Tow Hook' cover...

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12-30-2020, 06:50 PM	#2
Lt. Dan Scooby Newbie Member#: 3597 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Manassas, VA Vehicle: 1985 Baja silver	You'll find the "tow hook" with your jack and tools behind the rear seat

02-02-2021, 02:01 PM	#4
Patrikman Scooby Specialist Member#: 234499 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Astor Park Vehicle: 2004 Outbrat XT Regatta Red/Silverstone	Mine has a hook in the tool pouch and there is definitely a place to screw it into.

02-02-2021, 07:43 PM	#5
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	I know with the GD models if you remove the bumper beam (which many do for FMIC and other reasons) you loose the threads where the tow hook screws into. Maybe that happened here? I have seen other models where the tow hook threads were in the lower grill, not under the access panel. Strange.

02-03-2021, 11:35 PM	#7
Pumkin Scooby Newbie Member#: 400308 Join Date: Aug 2014 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Southeast PA Vehicle: 2018 STi DGM	I wonder if the car was in an accident and replaced with a nine oem bumper this covering up the tow hook.

02-28-2021, 07:43 PM	#11
Flowmastered87GL WCSS Drunk Moderator Member#: 8914 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Baja Sport Regal Blue Pearl	I've actually never pulled my cover off to look at mine. I hope I never have to.