New Tundra owners — Tow hooks?

[SDHNTR]

What have you guys done for tow hooks/recovery points on your 3rd gen Tundras?

Such an embarrassing oversight by Toyota, but I know there are aftermarket options. I like the idea of the AFE’s because they are truly bolt on, but it looks like actually using them would rip the front bumper off. Are there any other true bolt on options?

 

[WRO]

Mine are built into my bumper


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[ColeyG]

Who makes that bumper? I really like the look and low profile.

Most of the aftermarket Tundra bumper are big and bulky and not very aesthetically pleasing.

 

[SDHNTR]

To be clear, I’m talking about the 3rd gen. Toyota removed the recovery points idiotically with the new model.

 

[SDHNTR]

Mine are built into my bumper


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Nice truck, but that’s not a 3rd gen.

 

[pcrossett]

I ended up purchasing these aFe front tow hooks. The angle that you would pull from is not ideal as they are under the truck which could affect the air dam, but my thought process was if I am in a position that I need to use them I am less worried about damaging the air dam and getting out of the situation.

Installation was pretty easy and straightforward.

aFe POWER Front Tow Hook Red

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[SDHNTR]

I ended up purchasing these aFe front tow hooks. The angle that you would pull from is not ideal as they are under the truck which could affect the air dam, but my thought process was if I am in a position that I need to use them I am less worried about damaging the air dam and getting out of the situation.

Installation was pretty easy and straightforward.

aFe POWER Front Tow Hook Red

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Yes, but see original post.

 

[pcrossett]

Yes, but see original post.

Short of replacing the front bumper I could not find any other options.

 

[tony]

What year? Are the holes in place to mount hooks?
I have a '21 ranger and changed out the factory tow hooks.
I added this kit from rough country,(frame mount). I didn't see anything for a tundra though

Tow Hook Brackets | Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

Ford Tow Hook to Shackle Conversion Kit (19-21 Ranger)

www.roughcountry.com

I added these hooks

Aluminum ULTRA Bow Shackles with AntiTheft Locking Pin (Red) | 30,000 LBS MBS (10,000 LBS WLL)

GearAmerica Aluminum Ultra Shackle Hitch Receiver Bundle (Black) with ⅝ Locking Pin | 30,000 LBS (15T) MBS 10,000 LBS (5T) WLL | Rust Free and Secure Anchor Point for Your Tow Strap or Recovery Rope About this item THE SAFER ALTERNATIVE TO HOOKS!– Hooks are notorious for failing during recovery...

www.gearamerica.com

And just beacuse I have one of these for the hitch

Aluminum Ultra Shackle Hitch Receiver Bundle (Red) with ⅝ Locking Pin

GearAmerica Aluminum Ultra Shackle Hitch Receiver Bundle (Red) with ⅝ Locking Pin | 30,000 LBS (15T) MBS 10,000 LBS (5T) WLL | Rust Free and Secure Anchor Point for Your Tow Strap or Recovery Rope About this item SAFER TOWING AND RECOVERY - Don’t risk your life by connecting your Recovery Rope...

www.gearamerica.com

MIght check with rough country or an aftermarket Toytota parts place and see if the kit is avalible.

 

[WCB]

I ended up purchasing these aFe front tow hooks. The angle that you would pull from is not ideal as they are under the truck which could affect the air dam, but my thought process was if I am in a position that I need to use them I am less worried about damaging the air dam and getting out of the situation.

Installation was pretty easy and straightforward.

aFe POWER Front Tow Hook Red

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Air dam...you mean the thing I instantly take off my bump upon purchasing a vehicle. They don't last through the first hunting season anyways.

 

[lungpuncher1]

Nice truck, but that’s not a 3rd gen.

That’s the original 3rd gen. They called them that from 2014-2021 and then changed it to 2.5gen. So dumb

 

[SDHNTR]

Air dam...you mean the thing I instantly take off my bump upon purchasing a vehicle. They don't last through the first hunting season anyways.

Well on some trim level Tundras that thing is electric. It flips up and down automatically. So you’re gonna tear that stupid thing up and the actual bumper too. It’s insanely stupid.

 

[Whisky]

2023/24 Tundras have no tow hooks in the front?
That is quite unbelievable actually.

 

[Thinkingman]

2023/24 Tundras have no tow hooks in the front?
That is quite unbelievable actually.

Toy knows the drivers will go for a really flashy off-road look in the aftermarket.
Gotta be seen!

 

[Cameron.25]

Who makes that bumper? I really like the look and low profile.

Most of the aftermarket Tundra bumper are big and bulky and not very aesthetically pleasing.

I have one of those on my f150, i believe thats the ADD stealth fighter

 

[Gadjet]

They probably figure tow hooks aren't needed on the new Tundra. After all, how stuck could a guy possibly get with that baby little motor they put in them?

 

[Trial153]

I put a set of Afe on the bottom of my frame. It was an hour job

 

[SDHNTR]

I put a set of Afe on the bottom of my frame. It was an hour job

Have you actually used them? They seem to be the easiest to install, but sure seems like the angle of the tow rope/strap would break the bumper.

 

[SDHNTR]

2023/24 Tundras have no tow hooks in the front?
That is quite unbelievable actually.

It’s an embarrassing oversight actually! What kind of 4X4 lacks recovery points?

 

[Mountain_Life]

Initially I put the above listed AFE loops on my frame, but they suck to access in the snow/mud and the strap angle puts pressure on the front bumper. I installed a covert bumper by CBI and have been very happy with it. Accepts a winch, has tow hook connections, has a solid bull bar and makes a great connection to the frame. I think it was just over 1k shipped.

I agree that it's ridiculous that it wasn't an included item, especially with the TRD package.

I believe the CBI covert bumper comes standard on the high end fancy version of the Tundra that's similar to the Raptors and such.

The covert bumper has a great stock appearance and extends a solid metal plate from mid grill line all the way down to the skid plate.