How to Install a Tow Strap on a Car

[@masonmatvich5784]

Looks good but I really hope you don't plan to pull with that. It's not the frame, it's the crash bar lol.

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

Mason Matvich lol 😂

[@jamesfinney8841]

You ought to thread a washer on that bolt between the head and the frame to ensure it's strength and reliability when towing the weight of your car. That nut holding the strap in place will wobble off of the bolt with a few years of driving vibration and fall off. A locking washer may help with your bolt spin problem and allow you to properly tighten the nut. Or a bolt with a hole running through the diameter of the bolt that a codder pin can run through below the nut would help keep that loose nut from vibrating off. There are also crimpable and lockable nuts that won't move unless you put a wrench on it.

[@rubenTR309]

Also surely some locktite would have been a good idea too

[@chrisbyers4726]

Installing it in the correct location would be even better...

[@TonyyStarrkk1994]

I would probably zip tie it to the crash bar instead of drilling through it. For 1 it won’t create any permanent holes and 2 the zip ties will break long before any damage is done to the crash bar if someone actually tries to tow with that thing.

[@lunaticleone8534]

I've thought about that because it's not actua)y function, and there are tow places underneath the car, just looks good

[@2FittedBW]

Sheesh people he put it on for style. I guess a disclaimer is needed

[@michaellauinger7406]

That takes away from the style of the car, it doesn't add to it.

[@takcleberry]

Michael Lauinger no u

[@adrianpale2342]

Bullshit

[@ChapoChaos]

@@michaellauinger7406 it’s his car

[@Drogas3653]

@@michaellauinger7406 disagree, it makes it better

[@KWatson1984]

Fellow '13 Corolla owner here... FYI, that crash bar is not designed to be used to tow the car... ever. I hope you never try to use this.

[@Cams-garage]

Yeah, I just put it there for display

[@Cams-garage]

But good to know

[@MTP_CHANNEL_]

KWatson1984 on this model it wont be good for towing but alot of cars have the tow mount on the crash bars they are just reinforced around the area and its close to the extension to the frame rails

[@CollapsedLung]

they nut is gonna work loose long before you need to use the tow strap

[@Danabcde1]

Is that going to damage the grill if it's pulled on an angle? Also, I agree with 5784; that's a terrible pull point. If I could make a recommendation, if this is for recovery from being stuck, I would use a tree saver strap through a rim and proceed gently. If it's for towing, hire a professional flatbed service. Thanks for your video and have a good night.

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

There's an easier way to bolt the strap on before putting the Front bumper cover back on tie a long string to the strap then pull the string over the bottom grill so when you reinstall the Front bumper cover you only have to pull the string and it hangs like it should then cut the string and it's done plus you can tighten the bolt to the frame just remember that bolt will become loose overtime and you'll lose that strap when you're driving

[@amazonflex7296]

Why did you have to put the bumper on bf installing it....

[@Brickington23]

Amazon Flex It reminded me of my boss, he tries to do everything the hardest way possible for no reason😂

[@xdrixn2115]

@@Brickington23 Maybe he's just doing it right because you don't. There was a part of the bumper between screw and nut

[@Steven_nguyen7]

Idc what anyone have to say but your car is clean bro

[@JaixBlud]

Thank you! I bought one for my Focus ST, and had no idea this was how to do it!

[@Cams-garage]

No problem! Enjoy!

[@howtohaydencarter8969]

I have a leased 2017 Corolla le, and I want to put a lot of cool stuff on it, but my dad won't let me do anything. is there a way to put a tow strap on just for visual purpose that doesn't involve a drill?

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

HowToHayden yea hot glue lmao

[@63ch31]

I mean you get adhesive ones just for show but that's poser as hecc imo

[@connormcinnes7129]

That's why you lease your own vehicles or just buy one with your own money daddy can't say shit accept good job at that point

[@TheRetroSoulX]

Aye a fellow Masshole, I appreciate this tutorial. Might try it really soon.

[@lowkingYT]

Same

how much is the breakpoint of the screw? or when you make a hole into the material, maybe, by pulling, it will be break out from the hole the whole screw.... or?

[@uptownsamcv]

I actually tow for AAA and I tested on of those that a guy had on hiw BMW. luckily he was in the car while I loaded it onto the flatbed... the strap we use way thicker and we wrap it around lower control arms or subframes...

[@Cams-garage]

samuel lopes Yeah, where I put it is for style purposes only. Not towing.

[@ohzdes]

Didn’t realIze how much work this takes . No shot I’m doing this lol

[@eurolla_e150]

What's your front rubber lip?

[@lonestar5988]

Why didn’t you buy the proper bit instead of a smaller bolt?

[@vadimatamanyuk7014]

Thank you for acctuly using your head you are clearly a person that was blessed with common sense. I am pretty sure the bolt that came with th strap has a higher breaking point than the one he got at home depot

[@ronsag65]

Good vids, now your car is ready to be tow.

[@remmy5676]

Sure wouldn't let you add anything to my car. It'd fall off.....

[@chrisw5948]

Late to this party, somehow I stumbled on this video after learning that cars not in America actually do have tow locations behind the bumper. Never knew that. I assume the origin of this here look is for people in those places to keep those locations (maybe a law thing) with custom bumpers. Now it just saddens me that people without that need still try to replicate it. Spending money and effort on something that isn't even functional. To look cool I guess to a country full of the same posers. Velcro a nylon loop on your grill. In the gun world, this would be like mounting a flashlight that doesn't have any internals.

[@aryanshroff2070]

Nice one bro u are the only one with this strap video 👍👍👍

[@gstar3824]

wouldnt it have been easier fitting the bumper last? so u have more room to put the bolt on?

[@Cams-garage]

A part of my bumper connects to that bolt, so in order to put the strap on, I had to put the bumper on first.

[@gstar3824]

+ThatTRDrolla ahhh ok got yah. very helpfull video btw ☺ just subcribed so looking forward to c ing more of your vidz ☺

[@Cams-garage]

+Gstar 3 Awesome! Thank you so much!! I have a couple more mods coming in the mail that I might film

[@gstar3824]

+ThatTRDrolla hey cool will deffo watch them. all the best man n take care!

[@Cams-garage]

Great! Thank you! You too!

[@johnnyruv3426]

Link for tow strap ?

[@EnjoyCalculus]

Can you make a video on fog lights installation and which ones you used

[@Cams-garage]

I can see what I can do! As far as the ones I used, I got the harnesses from eBay and the housings from ijdmtoy.com. The the HIDs are from Amazon.

[@rabity]

This is just for street creds, not for pulling the car.

[@ashleyknight29_]

Any way I can attach one without removing the bumper?

[@Cams-garage]

I highly recommend taking the bumper off, it will be much easier to install. Unless you wanted to you may be able to drill a hole in the bumper and put it through that, it just might not be as sturdy and definitely not functional. Also if your car has a factory tow hook on the front of the car through the bumper you can attach it to that.

[@ashleyknight29_]

ThatTRDrolla I only want to use it for the visuals so that would be fine!

[@Cams-garage]

Oh okay, so yeah you could possibly find a spot on your bumper to drill a hole in and mount it.

[@iStraightUpTroll]

jesus, you people.

[@tailopez5106]

iStraightUpTroll lol

[@spanish583]

I have a 2012 Corolla LE. Lately I've been going on long distance day trips(1 to 1 and a half hour drives) on the highway cruising at like 75-80mph, but the rpm is at 3,000 the whole time because of the 4 speed automatic. Is that bad on the 4 speed since the rpm is at 3,000 for that long? Thanks.

[@Cams-garage]

Nope, that's completely normal

[@gonzalotapia1250]

I have the same RPM on highway. 85km/h (53 mph) is in 2000RPM. 100km/h (62 MPH) are about 2400RPM. 120 Km/h (75 MPH) is 2900 RPM. I have driven 4 hours at 3000RPM and everything is just fine.

[@KWatson1984]

10 hours each way on vacation this year... 75 to 85 MPH whole way. No issues.

[@chris_styles1195]

For information purposes: Its only used for decoration and style..for sport car ppl...so relax...

[@cia7728]

I hate when people try and call me a ricer for having tow straps on my car when that bitch breaks down more than I do emotionally on a daily basis. edit: spelling

[@zacrawson2979]

Curious about the bottom lip is that ezlip or some other adhesive add on?

[@Cams-garage]

It's an AllFit Automotive lip, it's pretty much the same as an ezlip accept I think it is a little less strong as the AllFit

[@MrKingkong721]

What size is the bolt and drill bit doing mine today or Tom

[@Cams-garage]

The bolt that came with the kit is a 14mm bolt, you should use a 15 mm drill bit

[@tariq3077]

i like your stuff! might install one on my corolla :D just don't know what color yet lol

[@Cams-garage]

Thank you!! That's awesome!

[@yashvintackoory2893]

Red and with trd

[@mattg768]

If your only doing it for looks just use cable ties. If your actually going to use it, NEVER do what this guy is doing. Use the correct tow either located front or rear of your car. To me this is a waste of time and energy, if he tries to tow that scrapper it's going to rip the front of the car off.

[@Shmelkable]

Matt768 if you’d read the comments you’d know it’s for looks bruh chill

[@lmee6402]

Was gonna do it on my fabia vrs but problem is my front mount is in the fuckin way lol

[@lowkingYT]

Will do this on my Yaris also for style 😂

[@TheLoobis]

0:10 For looks?

[@filipi352]

hello from Brasil 👍 here this car( Corolla) its very expansive

[@Cams-garage]

Really? Interesting! Here in the U.S., the Corolla is pretty cheap.

[@filipi352]

ThatTRDrolla​ yeah, I Know, here in Brazil the popular car is Fiat Mobi, VW gol ,GM celta or Ford Ka... Look these cars on Google If u can,...👍

[@noremac9755]

this is way easier then what i was trying to do😂

[@jwickert3]

This is a video of what not to do. 1. Don't install a tow strap/hook into the crash bar. 2. You'll need to tighten the bolt/nut. 3. A locking nut or nut and lock washer should be used.

[@MyRcGoSlow]

Looks clean subed

[@H8P0sers]

Do you have a problem with the strap flapping and slapping your bumper when you drive? Of so is it annoying and has it removed any paint?

[@Cams-garage]

Nope, when the car is driving, the strap stays against the bumper. I also have not experienced paint coming off because of the strap.

[@yabozoable]

You do realize what a tow strap is for right?

[@Cams-garage]

It's for design for me

[@simplytuned1623]

yabozoable Drifting so when you end up in the grass or broken down you can be towed out lol. I'm,putting one on my mustang, cause its a ford.

[@tailopez5106]

Simply Tuned not just drifting you ricer

[@simplytuned1623]

Tai Lopez haha but you said design thags rice xD

[@lancermafia1982]

Simply Tuned You must be super stupid if you think a tow strap is only used for drifting.

[@jeremiahalexander6092]

thank you

[@Cams-garage]

No problem!

[@ahmmedmohmmad1263]

👍👍👍👍

[@Xaviar002]

wtf

[@aaronarevalo6512]

so many sexual puns lol

[@willienakiz]

On a corolla 🤔 what a shame. How did I even watch all of this? It was like watching a beheading video.. I watched in horror & disgust 😔

[@connormcinnes7129]

I don't see why you care enough to even comment. Your whole comment is the most useless thing I've ever read 😂

[@MB-jz3uu]

rice