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Where do you hook tow straps?

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Old 10-06-12, 07:32 PM
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Default Where do you hook tow straps?

Well when snow starts falling and I drive my car into a snow bank i want to know where you hook a tow strap both front and rear any input greatly appreciated.

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i think the owner manual have this info.

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I dont have the manual thanks though.
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Originally Posted by Ziggy716
I dont have the manual thanks though.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gre...teresting.html
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Dave THANKYOU i really owe you, almost bought one on ebay.
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Front and Rear bumpers have holes in them covered by a square. You put a tow hook in there and pull with it.
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Front and Rear bumpers have holes in them covered by a square. You put a tow hook in there and pull with it.
aha thanks
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Follow the steps:

  1. Take the strap and lay it flat on the ground. Make sure it is not twisted.
  2. There are two hooks at each end of the strap. Attach one hook to the mount located below the rear bumper of the vehicle which is stuck. Do not attach the hook to the rear bumper itself as it may not be able to withstand the pressure and could cause damage to the rear bumper. If you cannot locate the exact mount to place the hook then please refer to the owner's manual. Trailer hitches will have a spot to place the hook as well.
  3. Attach the other hook to the mount located underneath the front bumper of the pulling vehicle.
  4. Once both hooks are secure, the driver of each vehicle can take their place behind each vehicle's wheel. The pulling vehicle can slowly proceed forward to straighten the strap to its full extent.
  5. The pulling vehicle can continue at a slow, safe speed to the nearby destination.
It is important to reiterate the fact that recovery tow straps are used only for specific situations. The use of a tow truck will always be the surest bet.
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