For anyone interested, I took some measurements on the new OEM red tow hooks and compared them to the OEM black ones. In terms of weight, about 1 pound heavier each. And thickness is 1.6x to over 2X thicker at the thinnest point. Torqued them to 75 lb ft.
The reason I want them is they flex. Where I off-road it’s all sticks and branches and high grass. The other brands will get caught and rip off. Just a bummer that they kind of intrude on the wheel well. But I run 33s / 285s. Should be ok.
I think @TacoFreak should weigh in on this one. But if you have a 2025, I think it has a different / supplemental charging mechanism for the 12V battery.
Are these effectively "high clearance" flaps that don't take more room than the OEM flaps?
Also, is that super shiny gloss for making them easy to clean? I would prefer matte, but maybe this has an advantage.
Lastly, I hear these are more flexy than the RokBlokz or ARKs. I need flexibility...
You mean the plastic part where the metal clips hook into?
Man, that concerns me. I’d have to buy a whole new air box. Maybe I should let the dealer break them.
Oh shit - I just realized that toyota sent me a video of their inspection and they DID check the engine air filter — it’s “still good” — they just messed up the documentation.
Will check it anyway when I get a new filter.
Oh shit - I just realized that toyota sent me a video of their inspection and they DID check the air filter — it’s “still good” — they just messed up the documentation.
Ok. I will order a new filter. You guys think 20K is a lot? Houston is not that dusty but my ranch is. Most of my time is in Houston.
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/trailhunter-airbox-housing-hard-to-clip.16412/post-203896