Tow hook found
Jun 7, 2023 | 02:23 PM
Safety Car
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Jun 10, 2023 | 09:11 AM
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Pro
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bhvrdr
You are welcome. I am glad you guys like the value/ quality 👍👍.
Jun 11, 2023 | 07:51 PM
Burning Brakes
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It is a pretty piece, I have one, but it is a bit short compared to the GM version. I'm not sure if the front or rear one needs to longer. IDK.
Jun 13, 2023 | 07:50 PM
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Tow V-strap arrived!
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Nov 4, 2023 | 12:05 PM
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Best to keep hook or strap in the C8 just in case😳
Nov 4, 2023 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by
2024VETT
Best to keep hook or strap in the C8 just in case😳
What good is a strap without the hook?
Nov 4, 2023 | 12:57 PM
Pro
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Originally Posted by
jeffreyallan1234
What good is a strap without the hook?
Once you have a C8 apart you probably wouldn't trust the tow hook location strength. This is a better option imo.
Nov 5, 2023 | 11:30 AM
Burning Brakes
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So what is the consensus? Are either, the tow strap or tow hook o.k.and GM approved?
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Nov 5, 2023 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by
AzDave47
An AAA card does not help you if the tow company wrecks your air dam or splitter because you have no tow hook for them to pull the car on the hauler.
Flatbed haulers probably cost a hundred thousand dollars or more. One would think they would carry an assortment of tow hooks.
Nov 5, 2023 | 11:45 AM
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The tow eye is good for light duty pulling:
"The vehicle may be equipped with a tow eye that can be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface. Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle from snow, mud, or sand."
The tow strap can be used for heavier duty extraction.
Nov 5, 2023 | 07:02 PM
Melting Slicks
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What is the thread size on these hooks?
Nov 6, 2023 | 08:40 AM
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Nov 6, 2023 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by
BPHORSEGUY
What is the thread size on these hooks?
M20 × 2.5 mm
Nov 6, 2023 | 08:51 AM
Melting Slicks
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mortelec
M20 × 2.5 mm
Thanks so much !
Nov 6, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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I bought both the V strap and Tow hook from ebay as noted above. I am an engineer and agree they both appear to be high quality items. Unless the tow hook has a big void in the casting it will do fine. Likely way stronger than the eye with ring and bolt type.
Side note I was cleaning around and found one in my 2010 Nizzan 370Z tire kit. Yes, whining that a car that costs half as much and will likely see less track use gave me a free tow hook.
DOUBLE side note I just checked my MK8 VW Golf R and it ALSO came with a free one in the tire kit. Now whining that a car that costs 1/3 as much gave me a tow hook.
Feb 20, 2024 | 09:09 PM
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Does the OEM tow hook for the C7 work with or the same as the C8. I already have one from my C7.
Thanks,
Rick
Last edited by SnowyATX; Feb 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM .
Feb 21, 2024 | 06:52 AM
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Torch-Red-Z06
Does the OEM tow hook for the C7 work with or the same as the C8. I already have one from my C7.
Thanks,
Rick
Yes, will work fine.
Feb 21, 2024 | 09:46 AM
Melting Slicks
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Just ordered the same one Strake has off Amazon for $50.
Feb 21, 2024 | 10:13 AM
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@Broken Halo Link doesn't appear to work, can you edit and repost it? Thanks!
Feb 21, 2024 | 10:28 AM
Melting Slicks
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Just tried it and it worked for me.
Enter this in Amazon's search bar and see if that works.
V-Bridle Strap 2.1" x 80" with T&J Frame Hooks D Ring 5400 lbs Working Load,for Chevrolet Corvette C5 C6 C7 C8