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RupertPupkin · 09-12-2022, 04:52 PM

Wondering if anyone can clarify what the durability is on a tow hook. I know on a flat flare it's fine, but how bout getting pulled up a tow truck? Last thing I want is to install 1 and the bumper gets ripped off.

Rob3D · 09-12-2022, 05:28 PM

Dat bumper ain’t getting ripped off bro.

Moto-Mojo · 09-12-2022, 07:17 PM

Man, to read this title, it made me think a tow hook is a daily occurrence in a Camaro. Whew!

Camaro2ss2010 · 09-12-2022, 07:30 PM

If mounted properly it won’t come off. I bought the one from ZL1 addons and it mounts through the bumper support. Very strong

RupertPupkin · 09-12-2022, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Man, to read this title, it made me think a tow hook is a daily occurrence in a Camaro. Whew!

Considering I've had the car towed 3x in the past year, it's kind of a requirement for me. 2 out of those incidents was on a grassy/rocky side of the road, and there was no way a chain or hook could've gotten underneath. My cars low, and has an extended front splitter.

RupertPupkin · 09-12-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

If mounted properly it won’t come off. I bought the one from ZL1 addons and it mounts through the bumper support. Very strong

That's what I was looking at.

Bee · 09-12-2022, 08:45 PM

+1 on the ZL1 Addons...good tow hooks bolt right to the crash bar so they are safe.

Here's a few pics when I installed mine on the front, but 2014's and up are probably even easier to install since you don't have to remove the front bumper. The rear receiver mounts behind the license plate, so just remember to keep a screw driver in the glove box.

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Phastek5 · 09-13-2022, 10:49 AM

On the 5Gen the tow hook gets drilled into the crash bar. It's a bit of an install - not hard, but as long as you install it correctly, its not going anywhere.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 09-13-2022, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Phastek5

On the 5Gen the tow hook gets drilled into the crash bar. It's a bit of an install - not hard, but as long as you install it correctly, its not going anywhere.

You guys got any sales or discounts available for these by chance?

Phastek5 · 09-13-2022, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

You guys got any sales or discounts available for these by chance?

We just finished up our Labor Day Sale. The next big sale will be in November. But you can try ZC5 or LCG for a small discount on certain items.

09-12-2022, 04:52 PM	#1
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Tow hook durability Wondering if anyone can clarify what the durability is on a tow hook. I know on a flat flare it's fine, but how bout getting pulled up a tow truck? Last thing I want is to install 1 and the bumper gets ripped off. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

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Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,265	Man, to read this title, it made me think a tow hook is a daily occurrence in a Camaro. Whew! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

09-12-2022, 07:30 PM	#4
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,292	If mounted properly it won’t come off. I bought the one from ZL1 addons and it mounts through the bumper support. Very strong __________________ ECS supercharger, Texas speed stage 3 boosted cam, Johnson 2110 race style lifters, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

09-12-2022, 08:45 PM	#7
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 642 View My Garage	+1 on the ZL1 Addons...good tow hooks bolt right to the crash bar so they are safe. Here's a few pics when I installed mine on the front, but 2014's and up are probably even easier to install since you don't have to remove the front bumper. The rear receiver mounts behind the license plate, so just remember to keep a screw driver in the glove box. __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club

09-12-2022, 05:28 PM	#2
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	Dat bumper ain’t getting ripped off bro.