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TonyNDeb · 05-11-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

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

Yes it was. As I was about to drill,, I kept thinking "are you sure you want to do this"...

camfwin · 05-07-2017, 09:02 AM

Installed the zl1 addons tow hook, glad some of the members led the way with the pictures and info. Made it a fairly easy project.

O.F. · 05-07-2017, 10:10 AM

Anyone know if the ZL1 Addon version mounts to the OEM bumper made for a tow hook? The OEM is 18 mm.

1970judge · 05-07-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

Anyone know if the ZL1 Addon version mounts to the OEM bumper made for a tow hook? The OEM is 18 mm.

Never tried it as the 5th gens only came with one via export. Edit: I think that is the case anyway.

O.F. · 05-07-2017, 03:39 PM

Anyone know the thread size of the ZL1 tow hook?

1970judge · 05-07-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

Anyone know the thread size of the ZL1 tow hook?

5/8-11

O.F. · 05-07-2017, 03:45 PM

68camaroz28 · 05-07-2017, 09:55 PM

I measured and drilled hole in plastic door to give it a more factory fit look and we recently had a thread on this started that had a lot of pictures and information.

68camaroz28 · 05-07-2017, 09:58 PM

Here is the thread that has quite a lot of information on installing.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=tow+hook

FasNuf · 07-06-2019, 02:45 AM

I know this is a late, but my 2014 ZL1 doesn't have a door to remove! Why?

RFord · 03-16-2021, 07:48 PM

how did you get the bolt on and tightened on rear reciever ? Did you remove any facisa or back wheel well ?

craZed · 03-17-2021, 02:51 PM

Shouldn't be necessary to remove any fascia to mount the rear receiver. I was able to mount the rear receiver through the hole in the fascia behind the license plate. The nut that the rear receiver threads into on the forward side of the crash bar is a little tight to get a wrench on, but I was able to hold it in place with a regular open-end wrench (nothing special or custom, just good 'ol Craftsman), while I threaded the receiver into it from the back. I used a 5/8-11 bolt to tighten the receiver into the nut. ZL1 Addon's instructions were pretty good. They'll talk to you on the phone if you have questions.

RFord · 03-19-2021, 10:58 PM

Thanks for info I cant squeeze my hand in there. Ill find somebody who can

05-07-2017, 09:02 AM	#16
camfwin Drives: 15 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ne indiana Posts: 81	tow hook Installed the zl1 addons tow hook, glad some of the members led the way with the pictures and info. Made it a fairly easy project. Attached Images

05-07-2017, 09:55 PM	#22
68camaroz28 Drives: 68 Z28, 69 Z28, 2015 Z28 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 195 View My Garage	I measured and drilled hole in plastic door to give it a more factory fit look and we recently had a thread on this started that had a lot of pictures and information. __________________ 68, 69 & 2015 Z/28's 68 Z/28 Restoration Thread on Team Camaro http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

05-07-2017, 09:58 PM	#23
68camaroz28 Drives: 68 Z28, 69 Z28, 2015 Z28 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 195 View My Garage	Here is the thread that has quite a lot of information on installing. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=tow+hook __________________ 68, 69 & 2015 Z/28's 68 Z/28 Restoration Thread on Team Camaro http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

05-07-2017, 10:10 AM	#17
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	Anyone know if the ZL1 Addon version mounts to the OEM bumper made for a tow hook? The OEM is 18 mm.

05-07-2017, 03:39 PM	#19
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	Anyone know the thread size of the ZL1 tow hook?

05-07-2017, 03:45 PM	#21
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266

07-06-2019, 02:45 AM	#24
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,703 View My Garage	I know this is a late, but my 2014 ZL1 doesn't have a door to remove! Why?

03-16-2021, 07:48 PM	#25
RFord Drives: 2015 Z-28 Camaro 2020 911 4S 2014 G Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 16 View My Garage	how did you get the bolt on and tightened on rear reciever ? Did you remove any facisa or back wheel well ?

03-17-2021, 02:51 PM	#26
craZed Drives: Z/28 15 AGM Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: AL Posts: 127	Shouldn't be necessary to remove any fascia to mount the rear receiver. I was able to mount the rear receiver through the hole in the fascia behind the license plate. The nut that the rear receiver threads into on the forward side of the crash bar is a little tight to get a wrench on, but I was able to hold it in place with a regular open-end wrench (nothing special or custom, just good 'ol Craftsman), while I threaded the receiver into it from the back. I used a 5/8-11 bolt to tighten the receiver into the nut. ZL1 Addon's instructions were pretty good. They'll talk to you on the phone if you have questions.

03-19-2021, 10:58 PM	#27
RFord Drives: 2015 Z-28 Camaro 2020 911 4S 2014 G Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 16 View My Garage	Thanks for info I cant squeeze my hand in there. Ill find somebody who can