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dalejrnut · 01-11-2017, 04:42 PM

I picked up my 2015 1LE over the weekend and the first mod I planned is to install a ZL1Addons Tow Hook with license plate holder as Maryland is a two plate state. I received the parts today but with no instructions for installing the tow hook and receiver. Does anyone out there have them that can send them to me?

Buschman · 01-11-2017, 04:52 PM

You have to replace the front crash bar with one that has the receiver welded in, or drill and bolt/weld the receiver in yourself.

Superman09 · 01-11-2017, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dalejrnut

I picked up my 2015 1LE over the weekend and the first mod I planned is to install a ZL1Addons Tow Hook with license plate holder as Maryland is a two plate state. I received the parts today but with no instructions for installing the tow hook and receiver. Does anyone out there have them that can send them to me?

The white circle piece. Open the cover place the circle in there and mark the holes. Each hole is marked with the size the drill. Mark and drill, then slide the adapter in from behind through the wheel well. Use the small screw to secure the adapter in and then mount the tow hook. Feel free to send me a PM and I can send you some pictures if you need help

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meyouand987.2 · 01-12-2017, 12:03 AM

I got one from them that was junk...even with instructions I had to modify everything, even the welds were questionable. There is another thread with a euro camaro crash bar that is OEM with a threaded bung, I would go that route if I were you.

dalejrnut · 01-12-2017, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

The white circle piece. Open the cover place the circle in there and mark the holes. Each hole is marked with the size the drill. Mark and drill, then slide the adapter in from behind through the wheel well. Use the small screw to secure the adapter in and then mount the tow hook. Feel free to send me a PM and I can send you some pictures if you need help

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Just what I needed,
Thank you.

Olddudesrule · 01-12-2017, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by meyouand987.2

I got one from them that was junk...even with instructions I had to modify everything, even the welds were questionable. There is another thread with a euro camaro crash bar that is OEM with a threaded bung, I would go that route if I were you.

I didn't have this experience. While the instructions were handwritten/drawn, and kinda cheesy, I had no issues with fitment or the quality of the parts. OP, if you're looking for instructions for the installation of the rear tow hook, I think those are different from what was described, which is the correct instructions for the front tow hook install. It's an easy job, and once you figure out how the parts work, takes about an hour.

dalejrnut · 01-12-2017, 04:46 PM

Thanks to Superman09 and John from ZL1Addons I got the tow hook installed today in about 30 minutes.
Drilled the holes per the template, cut the steering wheel hard right and removed the three allens on the outside of the fender well, that gave me just enough room for a flashlight and my arm to get the receiver in to place. Bolted it in and was good to go.

Superman09 · 01-12-2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dalejrnut

Thanks to Superman09 and John from ZL1Addons I got the tow hook installed today in about 30 minutes.
Drilled the holes per the template, cut the steering wheel hard right and removed the three allens on the outside of the fender well, that gave me just enough room for a flashlight and my arm to get the receiver in to place. Bolted it in and was good to go.

Looks good, glad I could help.

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ndnashlenz · 01-12-2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dalejrnut

Thanks to Superman09 and John from ZL1Addons I got the tow hook installed today in about 30 minutes.
Drilled the holes per the template, cut the steering wheel hard right and removed the three allens on the outside of the fender well, that gave me just enough room for a flashlight and my arm to get the receiver in to place. Bolted it in and was good to go.

That looks super sick! Glad it worked out for you.

SS Performance · 01-15-2017, 02:45 PM

Where does the rear one go? Anyone have pictures of one installed?

Gstick · 01-15-2017, 05:59 PM

Can you purchase the red "anodized aluminum" tow hook, instead of the painted steel version ?

BLU DUCE · 01-16-2017, 01:22 PM

I got to figure out how my goes in. I believe it's different on the 2011.

Superman09 · 01-16-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spike III

I got to figure out how my goes in. I believe it's different on the 2011.

Basically the same way only I think you have to drill a hole in your bumper where you want it to go. I think you may also have to take the bumper off but I'm not sure.

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meyouand987.2 · 01-17-2017, 09:44 AM

I was able to do mine by removing passenger wheel and liner, I did not take off the bumper cover.

01-11-2017, 04:42 PM	#1
dalejrnut Drives: Black 2015 2SS 1LE "Batmobile" Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 5 View My Garage	ZL1Addons Tow Hook Instructions?? I picked up my 2015 1LE over the weekend and the first mod I planned is to install a ZL1Addons Tow Hook with license plate holder as Maryland is a two plate state. I received the parts today but with no instructions for installing the tow hook and receiver. Does anyone out there have them that can send them to me?

01-11-2017, 04:52 PM	#2
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	You have to replace the front crash bar with one that has the receiver welded in, or drill and bolt/weld the receiver in yourself. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

01-12-2017, 04:46 PM	#7
dalejrnut Drives: Black 2015 2SS 1LE "Batmobile" Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 5 View My Garage	Thanks to Superman09 and John from ZL1Addons I got the tow hook installed today in about 30 minutes. Drilled the holes per the template, cut the steering wheel hard right and removed the three allens on the outside of the fender well, that gave me just enough room for a flashlight and my arm to get the receiver in to place. Bolted it in and was good to go. Attached Images

01-15-2017, 02:45 PM	#10
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Where does the rear one go? Anyone have pictures of one installed? __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

01-16-2017, 01:22 PM	#12
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I got to figure out how my goes in. I believe it's different on the 2011. __________________

01-12-2017, 12:03 AM	#4
meyouand987.2 Drives: 2011 Cayman R 2017 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 142	I got one from them that was junk...even with instructions I had to modify everything, even the welds were questionable. There is another thread with a euro camaro crash bar that is OEM with a threaded bung, I would go that route if I were you.

01-15-2017, 05:59 PM	#11
Gstick Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: southwestern, PA Posts: 276	Can you purchase the red "anodized aluminum" tow hook, instead of the painted steel version ?

01-17-2017, 09:44 AM	#14
meyouand987.2 Drives: 2011 Cayman R 2017 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 142	I was able to do mine by removing passenger wheel and liner, I did not take off the bumper cover.