tow hooks of '24 sequoia

[NeonVortexX]

i put kayaks on my new 2-month-old Sequoia's roof rack. no front tie-downs so I got aFE tow hooks instead of using the bumper. right side went fine but the left bolt was tough to remove. when I put it back it felt stiff then snapped halfway in no power tools just my arm. dealer said the nut's tac-weld to the frame broke. be careful with tow hooks that weld can fail and there is no easy fix except a new frame. my 2024 Sequoia's totaled now since the repair costs more than the car's worth.

 

[WaitingForTheSun]

Oh lawd, that's crazy. I'm curious about what it looks like, can't it be fixed by welding them all together?

 

[family5equoiaride]

Factory tow hook welds can fail, so be careful! Always tighten to the proper torque and don't overtighten. For kayak transport, think about using aftermarket tie-downs or hitch carriers.

 

[the3musketeer]

If you'd known a simple tow-hook install could risk breaking a weld and potentially total a brand-new Sequoia, would you still have gone DIY, or left it entirely to the dealer?

 

[SippyCupYup]

i put kayaks on my new 2-month-old Sequoia's roof rack. no front tie-downs so I got aFE tow hooks instead of using the bumper. right side went fine but the left bolt was tough to remove. when I put it back it felt stiff then snapped halfway in no power tools just my arm. dealer said the nut's tac-weld to the frame broke. be careful with tow hooks that weld can fail and there is no easy fix except a new frame. my 2024 Sequoia's totaled now since the repair costs more than the car's worth.

I'm curios, who does the dealer blame for this? I mean breaking a weld with your hand means it was a poor job from the factory, so it cannot be you to blame for this? Also, it's under warranty, ir the dealer decided to void it?