Beware: Perrin Tow Hook is.... not a "Tow Hook" : ) - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

X25 · 09-23-2022, 01:12 AM

I'm using the OEM piece right now, as I've mentioned in first post, but I've also ordered the shaft of that Raceseng brand. I intend to combine it with the Sparco red tow strap I have.

I don't understand why Perrin would have a product line like this for show, to be honest, considering they are not a 'cosmetics' manufacturer. I think they should just remove it, or replace the material with something that can withstand heavier use. Oh well..

imnotsureaboutbrz · 09-23-2022, 01:29 PM

ok then, OE it is. With winter coming are the OE tow hooks the same between generations?

*edit* it is the same; PN 57805FJ000 btw

X25 · 09-23-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

ok then, OE it is. With winter coming are the OE tow hooks the same between generations?

*edit* it is the same; PN 57805FJ000 btw

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-2005-..._df_B081K8NMH4

Tokay444 · 09-23-2022, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DNAcomposition

Was considering the Cusco front tow hook (SKU # 687 017 F). Anyone have experience as to whether that one is functional, or just cosmetic?

https://www.ftspeed.com/part/687-017...7#.Yyuh9XbMKUk

What's wrong with the stock one?

Tokay444 · 09-23-2022, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by X25

I'm using the OEM piece right now, as I've mentioned in first post, but I've also ordered the shaft of that Raceseng brand. I intend to combine it with the Sparco red tow strap I have.

I don't understand why Perrin would have a product line like this for show, to be honest, considering they are not a 'cosmetics' manufacturer. I think they should just remove it, or replace the material with something that can withstand heavier use. Oh well..

I don't know that Perrin would be my first choice for anything in their lineup. As much as they're not a "cosmetic" brand, they're not a racing brand either.

Midnightsky · 09-23-2022, 10:38 PM

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Sapphireho · 09-23-2022, 11:47 PM

In Perrin's defense, they clearly state on their product description that it is not a real tow hook.

x808drifter · 09-24-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

In Perrin's defense, they clearly state on their product description that it is not a real tow hook.

And to be even more fair...
Didn't OP say he was trying to put it on a "Roll Back" style wrecker, or even lower per his pics.

CincyJohn · 09-25-2022, 10:29 AM

If your goal with leaving a tow hook on all the time is to convince others that you track your car, wouldn’t this product do the opposite of that. I mean I alway used to just smirk at guys that did that - now I am outright going to point and laugh.

soundman98 · 09-25-2022, 10:59 AM

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norcalpb · 09-25-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

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SPOCORO...a trusted name in racing.

racingfool · 09-25-2022, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by X25

This is the loading angle for me

Probably work fine if you cut an angle in that wood.
Or get some race ramps.

https://www.raceramps.com/trailer-ramps/c/trailer/

OkieSnuffBox · 09-25-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by X25

I'm using the OEM piece right now, as I've mentioned in first post, but I've also ordered the shaft of that Raceseng brand. I intend to combine it with the Sparco red tow strap I have.

I don't understand why Perrin would have a product line like this for show, to be honest, considering they are not a 'cosmetics' manufacturer. I think they should just remove it, or replace the material with something that can withstand heavier use. Oh well..

Because it's cheap to design/make and people will buy it.

"They" shouldn't do anything. You bought the part and then used it in a way that isn't accordance with their disclaimer.........what did you expect?

soundman98 · 09-25-2022, 08:33 PM

They shouldn't even be selling an aesthetic mod that looks like a mechanical mod...

Disclaimer or not. No way for a tow truck driver to know a component is/isn't rated for the purpose in the heat of a recovery...

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imnotsureaboutbrz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: between cars... Location: Ohio Posts: 498 Thanks: 192 Thanked 263 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ok then, OE it is. With winter coming are the OE tow hooks the same between generations? edit it is the same; PN 57805FJ000 btw Last edited by imnotsureaboutbrz; 09-23-2022 at 01:46 PM. Reason: google

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Midnightsky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ WRB Location: Alberta Posts: 374 Thanks: 383 Thanked 160 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oem tow hook works very well, I speak from experience lol

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