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hammdo · 01-12-2017, 07:49 PM

OK, everything is back together.

One more purge of the intercooler and test -- ready for the tow hook.

I installed the ZL1 Addons tow hook next. There are already threads on this one, but, I do suggest you should do the following:

1) Make a copy of the template for drilling the 1" hole -- just in case and drill pilot holes!
2) After drilling out the 1" hole, just let the drill-bit on the hole saw 'mark' the location on the bumper for the 3/4" hole that needs to go into the bumper.
3) Drill the 3/4" hole just after you've verified the bit 'marked' the bumper.
4) I'd take off the bumper -- its just easier to see what you're doing.
5) You may need to 'size' the back locking plate (there are 2 plates for the front bumper, the one for the tow hook, the other that holds the locking plate in place). I had to 'size' mine a bit as the bumper I have was not exactly the same size.

USE hole saws with WD 40 -- its easier.

Hole cut in the lower section:

3/4" hole marked to be cut in the bumper:

Cut:

Before I put the bumper back on, you'll see how this fits:

I found it easier to put the tow hook in while I lined up the locking bolt/plate:

Cleaned up things, and re-installed the bumper. Here it is all setup:

I do have the ZL1 addons license plate so I'll add that after the test drive...

This gave me more room for my Dual Lower HXs. Overall, not too bad. I did notice my bumper may be a bit different than the ZL1 as I had to manipulate the plates to make them fit in the cavity...

Re-torqued the wheels, re-tightened the exhaust just to be sure (since its new...)

Next, test drive!

-Don

01-12-2017, 07:49 PM	#1053
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	OK, everything is back together. One more purge of the intercooler and test -- ready for the tow hook. I installed the ZL1 Addons tow hook next. There are already threads on this one, but, I do suggest you should do the following: 1) Make a copy of the template for drilling the 1" hole -- just in case and drill pilot holes! 2) After drilling out the 1" hole, just let the drill-bit on the hole saw 'mark' the location on the bumper for the 3/4" hole that needs to go into the bumper. 3) Drill the 3/4" hole just after you've verified the bit 'marked' the bumper. 4) I'd take off the bumper -- its just easier to see what you're doing. 5) You may need to 'size' the back locking plate (there are 2 plates for the front bumper, the one for the tow hook, the other that holds the locking plate in place). I had to 'size' mine a bit as the bumper I have was not exactly the same size. USE hole saws with WD 40 -- its easier. Hole cut in the lower section: 3/4" hole marked to be cut in the bumper: Cut: Before I put the bumper back on, you'll see how this fits: I found it easier to put the tow hook in while I lined up the locking bolt/plate: Cleaned up things, and re-installed the bumper. Here it is all setup: I do have the ZL1 addons license plate so I'll add that after the test drive... This gave me more room for my Dual Lower HXs. Overall, not too bad. I did notice my bumper may be a bit different than the ZL1 as I had to manipulate the plates to make them fit in the cavity... Re-torqued the wheels, re-tightened the exhaust just to be sure (since its new...) Next, test drive! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 01-12-2017 at 08:06 PM.