The aFe POWER Front Tow Hook Red is a bolt-on pair of recovery loops for the Toyota Tundra V6, which the manufacturer lists as 22-26 V6-3.4L. Each bracket is constructed from 3/16 IN laser-cut, CNC machined steel brackets, and 3/4 IN solid steel bar, and is MIG welded for strength and durability. Choose these over the factory tie-down loop because they give you a dedicated frame-mounted recovery point, which the manufacturer says is much safer than the factory tie-down loop when towing or recovering a stuck vehicle. The bolt-on design means you don't need to drill or cut the frame to get a recovery point at the front of your truck. The hooks retain the front sway bar use while clearing the Active Aero front spoiler and factory bumper. Searches for 2022 Tundra front recovery points, aFe red tow loops, and Tundra V6 frame-mounted tow hooks will bring up this part.
This is a straightforward DIY job that most owners finish in a short session. The hooks mount to the frame at the existing front sway bar mounts, so the work centers on a few bolts at the front of the truck. The hardware is sold as a pair, and the manufacturer's install sheet covers the procedure. Keep in mind that the manufacturer states these hooks are not compatible with TRD 3" Suspension Lift Kit (P/N PTCCY-34000) or other lift kits containing sway bar spacers. Check your lift setup before ordering. Owners on user forums also suggest a flat surface for installation and penetrating oil on the bolts if the truck has seen winter road grime.
No. The manufacturer states these are not compatible with the TRD 3" Suspension Lift Kit (P/N PTCCY-34000) or with other lift kits containing sway bar spacers.
It depends on the skid plate. Owners on user forums report that the TRD skid plate has notches that let the hooks seat correctly, while a standard skid plate may need a notch cut so the hooks don't rub or bend the plastic.
Owners on user forums describe the job as simple, and one reviewer on the manufacturer's site reported about 15 minutes with a 17mm socket and an extension. The hooks sit under the sway bar brackets, so you'll need to work around that bracket layout. Owners report that old hooks can be stubborn to remove if they're coated in winter road debris, so penetrating oil and a breaker bar help. Forum members also note that a sloped driveway can shift the truck and make alignment harder, so work on level ground. Torque values vary across sources: one owner reported 51 ft-lb on the manufacturer's review page, while a forum thread cites 43 ft-lb from TRD skid plate instructions. Confirm the exact torque on the manufacturer's install sheet before tightening.
