Tow Hook Mount for Front iQ Liscense Plate
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Tow Hook Mount for Front iQ Liscense Plate
Soooo... I took my iQ in today to PTuning in Mananas, VA this morning to have the front tow hook mount evaluated for a license plate mount. The bad news is that the threading and length of the main bolt is not at all similar to any other Scion models.
In other words they cannot make the license plate mount unless they have at least 15 orders to make the part worth while.
Therefore, are there people out there who want this item? Please post here if you are interested in per-ordering this item:
Thanks
In other words they cannot make the license plate mount unless they have at least 15 orders to make the part worth while.
Therefore, are there people out there who want this item? Please post here if you are interested in per-ordering this item:
Thanks
Last edited by amadcow2; Sep 4, 2012 at 05:05 PM.
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As for the cost, I don't know. PTuning?? Can you chime in here?
THIS is an example of their work. They are a very professional shop and did a great job on my cold air intake. I would love it if they could address this basic need for our iQ community.
THIS is an example of their work. They are a very professional shop and did a great job on my cold air intake. I would love it if they could address this basic need for our iQ community.
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I really want this tow hook mount! Thanks for stepping up. So glad I didn't risk it and just ordered a generic one, I kinda knew the tow hook is different because I tried the one from an xA and xB1 and it didn't work
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Slight Update:
I've been in contact with Jason of GoMiniGo. He's still looking at the fit specifications for an iQ. He couldn't get his hands on one last weekend, but I did send him this additional information:
First of all, when you pop the tow hook cover, the distance between the bumper and the start of the threads is 1.8"
Here's a (hopefully) more precise picture of the tow hook:
From that picture, it looks like the threaded outside diameter is approximately 0.85" and the length of the overall bolt, up to the eye hook is approximately 4"
Here is a picture of the bolt seated in the tow hook slot:
I hope that these have helped.
... At any rate, I'm hoping that he can help us... Also if anyone else can use the information to create an alternative, that would be great too. I do suspect that Jason and the guys at GoMiniGo will have something for us very soon
I've been in contact with Jason of GoMiniGo. He's still looking at the fit specifications for an iQ. He couldn't get his hands on one last weekend, but I did send him this additional information:
First of all, when you pop the tow hook cover, the distance between the bumper and the start of the threads is 1.8"
Here's a (hopefully) more precise picture of the tow hook:
From that picture, it looks like the threaded outside diameter is approximately 0.85" and the length of the overall bolt, up to the eye hook is approximately 4"
Here is a picture of the bolt seated in the tow hook slot:
I hope that these have helped.
... At any rate, I'm hoping that he can help us... Also if anyone else can use the information to create an alternative, that would be great too. I do suspect that Jason and the guys at GoMiniGo will have something for us very soon
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Success!! GoMiniGo is sending me a mount for my iQ!! They believe, based on the pics I sent and their measurments that the mount is similar to the second gen tC and xB. Here's what Jason sent me:
So, I ordered a mount and they are evaluating an iQ this weekend, so I should have something concrete very very soon. I'll post pictures. 
Thank you for the pictures with measurements. Looks like the iQ, tC, and xB models all use the same tow hook and length so we can get something out to you immediately. The only difference may be the bracket needed on the iQ versus the other models due to the location of receptacle. We send the Offset bracket with the other kits to move it 2" towards the center of the bumper but this may cause some of the plate to block the iQ insert. The iQ might be best suited with our Standard bracket but I can send both. Let me know if you have any questions and you can give me a call if you would like to order the kit. I will be doing an install with pictures on Saturday if you prefer to wait.
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Jason at GoMiniGo is awesome.
In other words, they are going to machine out a bolt that fits our iQ in a fairly short time frame. The kit is of very high quality and when we get the right bolt, it should work like a charm. Great customer service with this company. I highly recommend them.
I ran into the same situation on the iQ I test fit on Saturday. The diameter of the bolt I sent is just a little too small. I have the tow hook from the vehicle and will be getting together what I need for my machine shop to do a run of the new bolts. If you have already sent back the kit I will let you know when I receive it and the new bolts. Sorry that it will be delayed a little before we can get you helped out.
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