Front Tow Hook Dimensions?
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Front Tow Hook Dimensions?
Hi,
I was looking to build myself a front-mounted tow hook, but I'm not sure how long/wide it needs to be. Does anyone have dimensions that they used to make one? Also, what grade/alloy did you use?
Thanks!
I was looking to build myself a front-mounted tow hook, but I'm not sure how long/wide it needs to be. Does anyone have dimensions that they used to make one? Also, what grade/alloy did you use?
Thanks!
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I remember looking up the various regs on tow hooks when I was designing my C 4 front tow hooks. My tow hooks have an oval hole measuring 2" x 2.5". This oval hole (eyelet) is more than adequate for a hook or strap to be attached.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
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I remember looking up the various regs on tow hooks when I was designing my C 4 front tow hooks. My tow hooks have an oval hole measuring 2" x 2.5". This oval hole (eyelet) is more than adequate for a hook or strap to be attached.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
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Here is a pic of the factory C6 tow hook for european export
GM part number 10438557
It is roughly 7" long and the eye has an inside diameter of 1-5/8"
It costs around $30 from forum vendors
GM part number 10438557
It is roughly 7" long and the eye has an inside diameter of 1-5/8"
It costs around $30 from forum vendors
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Where does this insert? Is there any modification needed...I have a 2011 GS will it work for my car?
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I remember looking up the various regs on tow hooks when I was designing my C 4 front tow hooks. My tow hooks have an oval hole measuring 2" x 2.5". This oval hole (eyelet) is more than adequate for a hook or strap to be attached.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
I still Have ready: C 4 front tow hooks, C 4 front cable guide (a different type of tow hook) and fire extinguisher mounts for C 4-5-6.
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The other aftermarket ones look like kinda of an after thought to me and I question their strength and practical use. The GM hook is forged steel and looks 4x the thickness of the popular aftermarket ones. The reciever bracket welded to the front cross member is steel for all C6's except the Z06/ZR1 that are aluminum billet for the aluminum frame.
Ian