BENEN TOW HOOK HELP!

johnclaunch · 01-08-2008, 09:26 PM

I received my Benen tow hook set and the rear hook is way too short to clear the rear bumper. Does anyone have any insight and pics of one installed on an EP3? The seller claims that they are all universal fit so if I can't get it to work I am out the money I spend which sucks. Any help is appreciated.

NTCustoms · 01-08-2008, 11:07 PM

it doesn't have to stick out that much....and it doesn't have to stick out straight either

johnclaunch · 01-09-2008, 03:34 AM

I would like it to extend out clear of my bumper so that if I need the car towed, everything stays plenty clear of the bumper. If I did bolt it on how it fits, it would sit maybe 3 inches of the ground and scrape on EVERYTHING. It would mount pointed downward an as I said, would not even reach to the edge of the bumper (if I could even get the blot holes to line up at that angle with the factory hook which I don't think they will). I want it to clear the bumper, be away from the car, and be usable. this set is obviously not going to work, so any suggestions of other brands to try?

WhiteOnRice · 01-10-2008, 01:21 PM

Take some pics (tow hook and rear of car) and maybe we could give install suggestions.

johnclaunch · 01-11-2008, 06:13 PM

I'll post some up soon.

johnclaunch · 01-20-2008, 01:20 PM

Okay, here are some pics:
Existing tow hook:

The Benen hook:

Any help is appreciated.

C4st0r_Tr0y · 01-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Im pretty sure with the ep's rear bumper you have to cut it slightly for it to fit up in there.. idk something like that

johnclaunch · 01-20-2008, 02:38 PM

I am not going to cut the bumper. If I cannot get these hooks to install correctly, I will just shop for longer ones (I have seen them). Maybe J's Racing?

C4st0r_Tr0y · 01-20-2008, 03:06 PM

Do you have an aftermarket rear bumper?

My mistake you dont have to cut the bumper to fit it on the oem bumpers..pic from ephatch:

johnclaunch · 01-20-2008, 06:31 PM

In that pic it looks like the bumper is pushed up a bit to get it to fit. Anyway, yes, I have the factory bumper with the HFP kit. The HFP kit is what renders my factory tow hook useless (without damaging the bumper by using it). If I didn't have the HFP kit, there would be no reason to use a tow hook, since the factory one would suffice. The whole reason I am trying to install a tow hook is so that my car can be towed without damage to the bumper. (In the install instructions for the HFP kit, it directs to remove the bumper prior to towing, which could be impractical in most situations.) Basically I guess the new question is for what brand out there that one has personal experience with, will work for my application (long enough to clear the bumper and lip) and has a matching front hook?

NTCustoms · 01-20-2008, 09:07 PM

in your pictures you have it back too far. the original tow hoook should be in between the two holes

C4st0r_Tr0y · 01-20-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTCustoms

in your pictures you have it back too far. the original tow hoook should be in between the two holes

Good looking out, i didnt even notice that

WhiteOnRice · 01-21-2008, 12:57 AM

I think you need to look for a different tow hook.

johnclaunch · 01-21-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteOnRice

I think you need to look for a different tow hook.

Looks like it. Hey, anyone wanna buy a Benen set?

mormonboy · 01-21-2008, 10:21 PM

wow, a thread on how to install a tow hook? wtf.

WhiteOnRice · 01-22-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnclaunch

Looks like it. Hey, anyone wanna buy a Benen set?

You should have no problem in the eg/ek forum.

johnclaunch · 01-22-2008, 09:05 PM

I actually got it installed. I pushed it up against the lip as much as I could but it still angles down a bit. I drove it to and from work today with no scrapes. It sits about 4.5 inches off of the ground at the lowest point. I had to use longer bolts to get it to bolt on (I used the bolts for the front hook), so now I have to buy some new bolts for the front and that one goes on next week (I have to remove the bumper and drill into the actual metal bumper, so I'll have fun with that I'm sure. I am also planning to paint the headlights black at that same time since I will already have the bumper off.

BucJoy · 02-02-2010, 08:25 AM

I jus bought Pink tow hooks!

josh's ep3 · 02-02-2010, 08:45 AM

Umm.... rock on?

mustclime · 02-02-2010, 09:01 AM

I use a strap on the front and my trailor hitch on the rear for track days where they are required....

http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...egory_Code=TOW

the strap is mounted where the plate mounts to the steel part of your bumper.......hooks and straps should be able to take the load of pulling the car out of the mud.......

josh's ep3 · 02-02-2010, 09:05 AM

Yeah, those Benen's are purely for looks. I don't think that dinky peice of aluminum is going to hold your car when being towed.

square_1 · 02-02-2010, 09:35 AM

Would it be that hard to just cut and weld some pieces of steel into the shape and design you want? It seems like if you bought some 1/4" thick steel and welded up your own design, sanded it down really nice and had it painted or power coated it would look sick.

I guess it wouldn't be "JDM" though.

turboteg2nv · 02-02-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BucJoy

I jus bought Pink tow hooks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh's ep3

Umm.... rock on?

bwhahaha.

Jewls · 02-04-2010, 09:22 AM

heres mine.....

and this is the front one.

01-08-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! I received my Benen tow hook set and the rear hook is way too short to clear the rear bumper. Does anyone have any insight and pics of one installed on an EP3? The seller claims that they are all universal fit so if I can't get it to work I am out the money I spend which sucks. Any help is appreciated. __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

01-08-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
NTCustoms Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 2,151 iTrader Rating: (0)	it doesn't have to stick out that much....and it doesn't have to stick out straight either __________________ Redline Time Attack SFWD RSX Type S #37 Special Projects Motorsports, PCI, Amsoil, Innovative Mounts, European Auto Source Official Pro-Car Innovations Distributor!

01-09-2008, 03:34 AM	#3
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (NTCustoms) I would like it to extend out clear of my bumper so that if I need the car towed, everything stays plenty clear of the bumper. If I did bolt it on how it fits, it would sit maybe 3 inches of the ground and scrape on EVERYTHING. It would mount pointed downward an as I said, would not even reach to the edge of the bumper (if I could even get the blot holes to line up at that angle with the factory hook which I don't think they will). I want it to clear the bumper, be away from the car, and be usable. this set is obviously not going to work, so any suggestions of other brands to try? __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

01-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#5
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (WhiteOnRice) I'll post some up soon. __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

01-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#6
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (WhiteOnRice) Okay, here are some pics: Existing tow hook: The Benen hook: Any help is appreciated. __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

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01-10-2008, 01:21 PM	#4
WhiteOnRice Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,951 iTrader Rating: (0)	Take some pics (tow hook and rear of car) and maybe we could give install suggestions.

01-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#7
C4st0r_Tr0y Official H-T Cake Maker Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wheel Whore, MD, US Posts: 2,418 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (johnclaunch) Im pretty sure with the ep's rear bumper you have to cut it slightly for it to fit up in there.. idk something like that __________________ PSN: ppix3

01-20-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (C4st0r_Tr0y) I am not going to cut the bumper. If I cannot get these hooks to install correctly, I will just shop for longer ones (I have seen them). Maybe J's Racing? __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

01-20-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
C4st0r_Tr0y Official H-T Cake Maker Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wheel Whore, MD, US Posts: 2,418 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (johnclaunch) Do you have an aftermarket rear bumper? My mistake you dont have to cut the bumper to fit it on the oem bumpers..pic from ephatch: __________________ PSN: ppix3

01-20-2008, 06:31 PM	#10
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (C4st0r_Tr0y) In that pic it looks like the bumper is pushed up a bit to get it to fit. Anyway, yes, I have the factory bumper with the HFP kit. The HFP kit is what renders my factory tow hook useless (without damaging the bumper by using it). If I didn't have the HFP kit, there would be no reason to use a tow hook, since the factory one would suffice. The whole reason I am trying to install a tow hook is so that my car can be towed without damage to the bumper. (In the install instructions for the HFP kit, it directs to remove the bumper prior to towing, which could be impractical in most situations.) Basically I guess the new question is for what brand out there that one has personal experience with, will work for my application (long enough to clear the bumper and lip) and has a matching front hook? __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

01-20-2008, 09:07 PM	#11
NTCustoms Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 2,151 iTrader Rating: (0)	in your pictures you have it back too far. the original tow hoook should be in between the two holes __________________ Redline Time Attack SFWD RSX Type S #37 Special Projects Motorsports, PCI, Amsoil, Innovative Mounts, European Auto Source Official Pro-Car Innovations Distributor!

01-21-2008, 12:57 AM	#13
WhiteOnRice Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,951 iTrader Rating: (0)	I think you need to look for a different tow hook.

01-21-2008, 10:21 PM	#15
mormonboy Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,092 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (johnclaunch) wow, a thread on how to install a tow hook? wtf. __________________ out of the game. 10.31.09

01-22-2008, 09:05 PM	#17
johnclaunch Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TX Posts: 865 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (WhiteOnRice) I actually got it installed. I pushed it up against the lip as much as I could but it still angles down a bit. I drove it to and from work today with no scrapes. It sits about 4.5 inches off of the ground at the lowest point. I had to use longer bolts to get it to bolt on (I used the bolts for the front hook), so now I have to buy some new bolts for the front and that one goes on next week (I have to remove the bumper and drill into the actual metal bumper, so I'll have fun with that I'm sure. I am also planning to paint the headlights black at that same time since I will already have the bumper off. __________________ 2005 EP3 We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method... FOR SALE: http://www.hondamarketp...76775

02-02-2010, 08:25 AM	#18
BucJoy Honda-Tech Member 1995 Honda Civic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 56 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! I jus bought Pink tow hooks!

02-02-2010, 08:45 AM	#19
josh's ep3 Function > Form 2003 Honda Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,862 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! Umm.... rock on?

02-02-2010, 09:01 AM	#20
mustclime Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: fortree, nj Posts: 784 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! I use a strap on the front and my trailor hitch on the rear for track days where they are required.... http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...egory_Code=TOW the strap is mounted where the plate mounts to the steel part of your bumper.......hooks and straps should be able to take the load of pulling the car out of the mud....... __________________ old cone killer

02-02-2010, 09:05 AM	#21
josh's ep3 Function > Form 2003 Honda Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,862 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! Yeah, those Benen's are purely for looks. I don't think that dinky peice of aluminum is going to hold your car when being towed.

02-02-2010, 09:35 AM	#22
square_1 Honda-Tech Member 2003 Honda Civic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 1,439 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! Would it be that hard to just cut and weld some pieces of steel into the shape and design you want? It seems like if you bought some 1/4" thick steel and welded up your own design, sanded it down really nice and had it painted or power coated it would look sick. I guess it wouldn't be "JDM" though. __________________ 2004 S2000

02-04-2010, 09:22 AM	#24
Jewls Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: -->ThE CeNtRaL CoaSt <-- Santa Maria Ca Posts: 151 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: BENEN TOW HOOK HELP! heres mine..... and this is the front one. __________________ --> eP3 JuNkiiE<-- ep3 squad #18!

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