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Spyglass · 05-09-2016, 07:24 AM

Anyone have video or photos of tow hook install of ZL1 addons front tow hook. I open my trap door on front bumper and see a flat piece of metal.
Thanks in advance

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-09-2016, 09:55 AM

the ZL1 addons site has detailed instructions how to drill this area under the trap door and install the receiver for the tow hook. They include the instructions when you purchase the tow hooks for the front and rear. The rear is a little scarier as the fascia under the license plate needs to be "hole sawed" before the hook can be installed.

TonyNDeb · 05-09-2016, 05:55 PM

When you buy it, it comes with a template for drilling. I have pics of mine, but I need to shrink them before I can post them.

TonyNDeb · 05-09-2016, 06:00 PM

Here's a couple, if they post.

Spyglass · 05-09-2016, 08:57 PM

Ok great. Thanks.
A picture is worth a thousand. I just ordered a couple of hooks from them.
If you have any other pics keep em coming. I like to see what I am getting into.
How long did it take?
Keep in mind I'm the guy who has to allocate 4 hours for a two hour project. lol

t_towner · 05-09-2016, 11:01 PM

I installed mine tonight. Would have taken less than an hour except I was 1/32nd off on the big hole and had to remove the brace and widen the hole. It looks daunting when you first get in there but the brace just slides in between the frame rail. Bring a coat hanger to help hold in place and a friend.

TonyNDeb · 05-10-2016, 05:33 PM

And the rear.

Spyglass · 05-10-2016, 07:39 PM

t towner: did you have to remove the wheel well to get in there?

TonynDeb: howd you get behind the rear bumper?

s.hammer · 05-10-2016, 08:43 PM

You do have to take out the wheel well and to get in the bumper you can tape the backing piece to a coat hanger. Takes a few minutes to get it lined up, but not to bad to install.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-10-2016, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyglass

t towner: did you have to remove the wheel well to get in there?

TonynDeb: howd you get behind the rear bumper?

you can reach your hand up high to reach that area. It is tight but doable. Yes, the plastic inner liner must be removed for the front install.

nvydvr · 05-10-2016, 09:12 PM

That has to be a little nerve wracking doing that...

t_towner · 05-11-2016, 06:53 AM

I didn't remove the liner all the way. I just removed the bottom bolts and around the brake cooling duct. You can gently pull it back and reach up there.

s.hammer · 05-11-2016, 05:00 PM

It is a good time to check to see if your front splitter is attached to the brackets while you have the wheel well out.

Spyglass · 05-11-2016, 06:53 PM

You have all been great, very resourceful. Tracking says its on its way. I will let you know.

05-09-2016, 07:24 AM	#1
Spyglass Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Apple Posts: 152	tow hook install Anyone have video or photos of tow hook install of ZL1 addons front tow hook. I open my trap door on front bumper and see a flat piece of metal. Thanks in advance

05-09-2016, 09:55 AM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,815	the ZL1 addons site has detailed instructions how to drill this area under the trap door and install the receiver for the tow hook. They include the instructions when you purchase the tow hooks for the front and rear. The rear is a little scarier as the fascia under the license plate needs to be "hole sawed" before the hook can be installed. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-09-2016, 06:00 PM	#4
TonyNDeb Drives: Candy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, NY Posts: 324	Here's a couple, if they post. Attached Images

05-09-2016, 11:01 PM	#6
t_towner Drives: Chevys, Fords a Mopar and Ferrari Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 87	I installed mine tonight. Would have taken less than an hour except I was 1/32nd off on the big hole and had to remove the brace and widen the hole. It looks daunting when you first get in there but the brace just slides in between the frame rail. Bring a coat hanger to help hold in place and a friend. __________________ 2015 Z28 #995 - Xpel Stealth Wrapped Also a car hoarder...

05-10-2016, 05:33 PM	#7
TonyNDeb Drives: Candy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, NY Posts: 324	And the rear. Attached Images

05-09-2016, 05:55 PM	#3
TonyNDeb Drives: Candy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, NY Posts: 324	When you buy it, it comes with a template for drilling. I have pics of mine, but I need to shrink them before I can post them.

05-09-2016, 08:57 PM	#5
Spyglass Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Apple Posts: 152	Ok great. Thanks. A picture is worth a thousand. I just ordered a couple of hooks from them. If you have any other pics keep em coming. I like to see what I am getting into. How long did it take? Keep in mind I'm the guy who has to allocate 4 hours for a two hour project. lol

05-10-2016, 07:39 PM	#8
Spyglass Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Apple Posts: 152	t towner: did you have to remove the wheel well to get in there? TonynDeb: howd you get behind the rear bumper?

05-10-2016, 08:43 PM	#9
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 245	You do have to take out the wheel well and to get in the bumper you can tape the backing piece to a coat hanger. Takes a few minutes to get it lined up, but not to bad to install.

05-10-2016, 09:12 PM	#11
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	That has to be a little nerve wracking doing that... __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

05-11-2016, 06:53 AM	#12
t_towner Drives: Chevys, Fords a Mopar and Ferrari Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 87	I didn't remove the liner all the way. I just removed the bottom bolts and around the brake cooling duct. You can gently pull it back and reach up there. __________________ 2015 Z28 #995 - Xpel Stealth Wrapped Also a car hoarder...

05-11-2016, 05:00 PM	#13
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 245	It is a good time to check to see if your front splitter is attached to the brackets while you have the wheel well out.

05-11-2016, 06:53 PM	#14
Spyglass Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Apple Posts: 152	You have all been great, very resourceful. Tracking says its on its way. I will let you know.