Tow hooks
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Boston MA
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 139
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From: Boston MA
Very Happy- Finally have a Tow Hook
Complete- turned out great. 
Very nice fitment. Easy- Simple install- just drill 4 holes and your done. Key is temporary clamp and reinstall bumper to check grille opening alignment. I LEFT THE PIA 2 screw BLACK BRACKET BY LIGHTS OFF DURING ON-OFF FITMENT TEST and for final reinstalled BLACK PIA brackets by lights. Just made it easier- during initial removal I snuck a 12" extension in under bumper and loosened all 4 bolts in these brackets by lights to make initial bumper removal not to tough.
Very nice fitment. Easy- Simple install- just drill 4 holes and your done. Key is temporary clamp and reinstall bumper to check grille opening alignment. I LEFT THE PIA 2 screw BLACK BRACKET BY LIGHTS OFF DURING ON-OFF FITMENT TEST and for final reinstalled BLACK PIA brackets by lights. Just made it easier- during initial removal I snuck a 12" extension in under bumper and loosened all 4 bolts in these brackets by lights to make initial bumper removal not to tough.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Mount Airy MD
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Instructor
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From: Boston MA
Talked with shop today- they have completed one mounting bracket in steel and are also making one in Aluminum in heavier gauge and are [U]willing to produce in either flavor.
I do not know exact cost yet but is under $200. I do not plan to make any profit on this and will pass on for what I pay- have not looked into forum rules if I am considered a vender not sure will check out. This is all new to me- assume I can set up a pay pal account and process that way- I think they add 2-3% cut- again I am guessing.
The fabricator is a local race shop frame builder (well know for their welding) but they appear not to be set up for internet sales etc.
I do not know exact cost yet but is under $200. I do not plan to make any profit on this and will pass on for what I pay- have not looked into forum rules if I am considered a vender not sure will check out. This is all new to me- assume I can set up a pay pal account and process that way- I think they add 2-3% cut- again I am guessing.
The fabricator is a local race shop frame builder (well know for their welding) but they appear not to be set up for internet sales etc.
I had searched forum rules prior but did not find anything but was notified I would be in violation. I was very excited about the tow hook, probably got caught up in the moment, and thought it would be easy to help out others but this is getting time consuming and complex. As I have a regular job that keeps me quite busy I will NOT be pursuing sale of the tow hook receiver. I will ask the shop I had fabricate the prototype if they want to pursue this as a business, become a forum vender etc. Presently they do not do anything online so not sure they will be interested. I apologize to those that I might have gotten hopes up but I do not have the time to set up all the "paperwork" here or even paypal for that matter. Hopefully the shop will be interested in doing directly. I will let you know if they have any interest next week. Again apologize to those following this thread. 
Heel & Toe
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Wow, I'm still shocked/amazed that our cars didn't come with these in the trunk and there is only one guy in the country that sells tow hooks?! but his requires drilling directly into the frame and I don't think there are any support plates.
I'm definitely interested. Anyone know a good race/machine shop that can do this in Los Angeles?
I'm definitely interested. Anyone know a good race/machine shop that can do this in Los Angeles?
Fabrication underway - In local race shop they liked the sketches and said fairly easy to assemble. Will be done Tuesday 3 Feb- lost a couple days due to big snow storm. No price yet but I want one that will accept OEM tow hook.
If this prototype goes well, and there is some interest, he is willing to set up the water jet and fab up a batch.
- In local race shop they liked the sketches and said fairly easy to assemble. Will be done Tuesday 3 Feb- lost a couple days due to big snow storm. No price yet but I want one that will accept OEM tow hook. If this prototype goes well, and there is some interest, he is willing to set up the water jet and fab up a batch.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2014
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tow hooks
I noted in a previous post that the load on a tow hook is relatively small as long as the wheels on the car still rotate. Even winching the car up on a flatbed is still a relatively small load. If you rolled the car you probably need a cherry picker to load it on the flatbed.
I use these tow hooks on the front and rear of my 3700 lb Saleen SC Mustang and have needed it a few times at the track when my serpentine belt failed. Works great!
It is all steel construction and not any "foo foo" aluminum "ricer" tow hook. The pivoting loop feature is nice for low slung cars and the pivot pin and loop can be removed when necessary.
I just drilled a couple holes in the tow hook to match the two C7 bolts (8mm I think and you can check the shear load on that bolt and it is strong enough, a 1/4" longer bolt can be used) that attach the transverse leaf springs to the car. Simple. all steel.
Simple.
I use these tow hooks on the front and rear of my 3700 lb Saleen SC Mustang and have needed it a few times at the track when my serpentine belt failed. Works great!
It is all steel construction and not any "foo foo" aluminum "ricer" tow hook. The pivoting loop feature is nice for low slung cars and the pivot pin and loop can be removed when necessary.
I just drilled a couple holes in the tow hook to match the two C7 bolts (8mm I think and you can check the shear load on that bolt and it is strong enough, a 1/4" longer bolt can be used) that attach the transverse leaf springs to the car. Simple. all steel.
Simple.
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