Alternative to ZL1 add ons tow hooks

cirpower · 07-16-2020, 03:55 PM

Hi all

I really like the ZL1 addons tow hooks. However, I just cannot get myself to pay between $100 an $200 for a simple long bolt with a hook at the front.

Is anyone using a good alternative?

cheers
cirpower

Yessa · 07-16-2020, 06:52 PM

I agree they are overpriced. I looked around for a long time suffice to say.

Fabricate your own perhaps?

SFV1LE · 07-16-2020, 07:19 PM

Use the heavy OEM one or pay for the ZL1 hook--there's a good reason the OEM is built like that. If you get anything inexpensive and need to use it, you'll regret it when it bends or fails and your car is damaged.

I got the steel ZL1 AO version with license plate frame, great mod and value.

Revalot · 07-16-2020, 10:03 PM

When I got my car with 2700 miles my factory tow hook was missing, I'm not cheap but $150 for a tow hook is insane, So I got a factory GM hook from Ebay new $38 bucks free shipping, and placed some maskin tape behind the eye and painted the hook with red brake caliper paint, and it looks great. And there's comfort
and knowing it's strong !

2018$S1le · 07-17-2020, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Revalot

When I got my car with 2700 miles my factory tow hook was missing, I'm not cheap but $150 for a tow hook is insane, So I got a factory GM hook from Ebay new $38 bucks free shipping, and placed some maskin tape behind the eye and painted the hook with red brake caliper paint, and it looks great. And there's comfort
and knowing it's strong !

Mind throwing a pic up? Thanks.

SteveV · 07-17-2020, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revalot

When I got my car with 2700 miles my factory tow hook was missing, I'm not cheap but $150 for a tow hook is insane, So I got a factory GM hook from Ebay new $38 bucks free shipping, and placed some maskin tape behind the eye and painted the hook with red brake caliper paint, and it looks great. And there's comfort
and knowing it's strong !

Dude, that is an awesome idea. I may have to paint the end of mine as well.

Bravo!

cirpower · 07-17-2020, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revalot

When I got my car with 2700 miles my factory tow hook was missing, I'm not cheap but $150 for a tow hook is insane, So I got a factory GM hook from Ebay new $38 bucks free shipping, and placed some maskin tape behind the eye and painted the hook with red brake caliper paint, and it looks great. And there's comfort
and knowing it's strong !

Great idea!!! Would love to see pictures!!!

Revalot · 07-17-2020, 11:24 AM

Here you go ! The Red caliper paint is from Dupli Color it has a 11oz caliper cleaner can, 8 floz red paint, brush, masking tape and stick . Now I've had this in my countertop for years, painted my chevelle 4 wheel disc brake calipers, and still have plenty.
Hook is as tight as it will turn, I used a metal bar to check it, it's not going anywhere.

Revalot · 07-17-2020, 11:35 AM

Just wrap the bar or rod with soft material when you check it and if you need to do a touch up afterwards, just use your brush afterwards with a rag under the hook in your hand. It doesn't peel or anything, I have maybe 3 coats on it, when its drying it looks rough dont worry just apply coats after it dries to the touch it will even out. And also add a little blue medium lock tight(Tow hook threads while off and after painting) for insurance !

19Nasty1le · 07-17-2020, 01:25 PM

Got mine off Amazon for like $15 lol

cirpower · 07-17-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Nasty1le

Got mine off Amazon for like $15 lol

Looks great, which one is this?

Revalot · 07-17-2020, 02:22 PM

I wouldn't advise that !

Markoz28 · 07-17-2020, 05:21 PM

The eBay/amazon ones are just for show. I wouldn’t put any amount of stress on them.

nicktechla · 07-18-2020, 07:03 PM

The ZL1 Addon's hook is expensive but the quality is pretty nice. The paint has held up well, I even needed it once to get puled up on a flatbed. So it's plenty strong. Also I use it to mount my GoPro

07-16-2020, 03:55 PM	#1
cirpower Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 201	Alternative to ZL1 add ons tow hooks Hi all I really like the ZL1 addons tow hooks. However, I just cannot get myself to pay between $100 an $200 for a simple long bolt with a hook at the front. Is anyone using a good alternative? cheers cirpower

07-17-2020, 11:24 AM	#8
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	Here you go ! The Red caliper paint is from Dupli Color it has a 11oz caliper cleaner can, 8 floz red paint, brush, masking tape and stick . Now I've had this in my countertop for years, painted my chevelle 4 wheel disc brake calipers, and still have plenty. Hook is as tight as it will turn, I used a metal bar to check it, it's not going anywhere. Attached Images

07-17-2020, 01:25 PM	#10
19Nasty1le Craig Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Peterborough, ON Canada Posts: 395	Got mine off Amazon for like $15 lol Attached Images __________________

07-18-2020, 07:03 PM	#14
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	The ZL1 Addon's hook is expensive but the quality is pretty nice. The paint has held up well, I even needed it once to get puled up on a flatbed. So it's plenty strong. Also I use it to mount my GoPro __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

07-16-2020, 06:52 PM	#2
Yessa Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2019 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 222	I agree they are overpriced. I looked around for a long time suffice to say. Fabricate your own perhaps?

07-16-2020, 07:19 PM	#3
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	Use the heavy OEM one or pay for the ZL1 hook--there's a good reason the OEM is built like that. If you get anything inexpensive and need to use it, you'll regret it when it bends or fails and your car is damaged. I got the steel ZL1 AO version with license plate frame, great mod and value.

07-16-2020, 10:03 PM	#4
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	When I got my car with 2700 miles my factory tow hook was missing, I'm not cheap but $150 for a tow hook is insane, So I got a factory GM hook from Ebay new $38 bucks free shipping, and placed some maskin tape behind the eye and painted the hook with red brake caliper paint, and it looks great. And there's comfort and knowing it's strong !

07-17-2020, 11:35 AM	#9
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	Just wrap the bar or rod with soft material when you check it and if you need to do a touch up afterwards, just use your brush afterwards with a rag under the hook in your hand. It doesn't peel or anything, I have maybe 3 coats on it, when its drying it looks rough dont worry just apply coats after it dries to the touch it will even out. And also add a little blue medium lock tight(Tow hook threads while off and after painting) for insurance !

07-17-2020, 02:22 PM	#12
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	I wouldn't advise that !

07-17-2020, 05:21 PM	#13
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	The eBay/amazon ones are just for show. I wouldn’t put any amount of stress on them.

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