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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 12:55 PM
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Towing truck on the way. Rollback. Will have to load rear first due to parking.
any suggestions/ advice?
Where to hook cable?
manual trans. So.Neutral is easy..
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Tow truck driver was well prepared & knew procedure. Used the tow holes under the car where we put jacking pucks. Very simple & locked down wheels with straps. Went well, no damage.
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why did you have to toe it?
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 08:50 PM
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why did you have to toe it?
Most likely due to his other recent thread.

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Correct on the reason. Hopefully they will correct their sloppy work and I will get back Monday
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Great that you got a competent tow truck operator.
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just a fyi those slots he hooked to are not tow holes. the only gm approved way to secure a corvette is tire straps over the wheels. the slots you put the pucks are not reinforced and may tear out during the tow.
theres a small cover in the back bumper that pops out and a tow hook is screwed in. euro cars have them from gm cost is about 100$ sits in the foam cover over the battery. some aftermarket shops make a hook as well. oem hook fits both front and rear access points
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The 2014 doesn't have the toe hook placement behind the cover on the back bumper.
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Originally Posted by kodpkd
The 2014 doesn't have the toe hook placement behind the cover on the back bumper.
this particular car is a 2016
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Originally Posted by kodpkd
The 2014 doesn't have the toe hook placement behind the cover on the back bumper.
Good to know. Seems every model year has a little something different just to keep us all on our toes.
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just a fyi those slots he hooked to are not tow holes. the only gm approved way to secure a corvette is tire straps over the wheels. the slots you put the pucks are not reinforced and may tear out during the tow.
theres a small cover in the back bumper that pops out and a tow hook is screwed in. euro cars have them from gm cost is about 100$ sits in the foam cover over the battery. some aftermarket shops make a hook as well. oem hook fits both front and rear access points
I have heard that before but have to wonder if it has ever happened. I always use them to strap down. Three different vettes for atleast 20 years now.
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Originally Posted by SouthernSon
Good to know. Seems every model year has a little something different just to keep us all on our toes.
I just purchased an emergency tow strap for my 2014, just in case. It has hooks on both ends. I am going to test it soon to see if they fit the jacking point holes. IF,,, it ever breaks down, I want the ability to pull it onto a flat bed.

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this is what i have in both corvettes!!

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