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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 02:23 PM
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This is a really nice piece. Thanks @2024VETT




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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bhvrdr
This is a really nice piece. Thanks @2024VETT



You are welcome. I am glad you guys like the value/ quality 👍👍.
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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 07:51 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 07:50 PM
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Tow V-strap arrived!
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Old Nov 4, 2023 | 12:05 PM
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Best to keep hook or strap in the C8 just in case😳
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Old 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?
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Old Nov 4, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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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.

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Old Nov 5, 2023 | 11:30 AM
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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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Old 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.
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Old 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.
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Old Nov 5, 2023 | 07:02 PM
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What is the thread size on these hooks?
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 08:40 AM
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Anybody ?
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Old 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
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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mortelec
M20 × 2.5 mm
Thanks so much !
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Old 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.
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Old 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

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Old Feb 21, 2024 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.

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Yes, will work fine.
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Just ordered the same one Strake has off Amazon for $50.

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Old Feb 21, 2024 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Broken Halo
Just ordered the same one Strake has off Amazon for $50.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=V-Bridle+...unt_switchacct
@Broken Halo Link doesn't appear to work, can you edit and repost it? Thanks!
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Old Feb 21, 2024 | 10:28 AM
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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

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