01-01-2022, 01:34 PM | #1 |
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ZL1 Front Tow Hook issue
OK, so I think I've read about all I can stand about tow hooks. My issue seems to be unique so hopefully a Z owner on here has had the same experience and figured a solution.
The short explanation is this. My 2014 ZL1 doesnt have a provision for a front tow hook at all, period. No trap door thingy in the black grill and no threaded hole in the crash bar under the cover. I bought a crash bar with the tow hook hole and I would have to punch a hole in the painted portion of the cover to make it work...not an option. I looked on ZL1 Addons sight and don't see how that setup will work on my OEM crash bar because I never found his install instructions. I wrote ZL1 Addons and await an answer. Does anyone have answers? Thanks in advance Mark
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01-01-2022, 02:33 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2015 Camaro Zl1 Join Date: May 2020
Location: Indiana
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I have a 2015 ZL1. I had the same issue. Wanted something there for occasional track days. I ended up buying the (what I believe was the GT4 tow hook--whatever they called the 'L" type bracket) and drilled holes in stock crash bar to mount it. I bought the black one. It pokes out through the opening in stock ZL1 lower grill. Obviously it's not temporary, but not overly noticeable if that is a concern. I can't attest to durability as I haven't had to use it yet. Hope that helps.
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01-01-2022, 02:34 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Trenton, Michigan
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Z/28's had the tow hook, but I'm not sure about the ZL1's having them.
My 2013 ZL1 did not come with a tow hook nor the option to have one from the factory. |
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01-01-2022, 09:56 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2015 Camaro Zl1 Join Date: May 2020
Location: Indiana
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I’ve searched and unfortunately can’t find where I ordered it from. The link you have is not the one I used though. Mine is “L” shaped and goes under and up the backside of the crash bar. I’ll keep looking and if I find my order history, I’ll let you know. Sorry.
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Thanks for the ideas!
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: May 2019
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01-01-2022, 11:38 PM | #9 |
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I have both the original and an aftermarket. They look identical except the threaded hole. I never saw their instructions. Do you have a file to share?
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01-01-2022, 11:41 PM | #10 |
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Front Tow
Made my own, install with grade 8 bolts, made inner bumper supports from PVC pipe.
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01-01-2022, 11:44 PM | #11 |
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I think I’ll go this route too Vic ^^^^
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01-01-2022, 11:58 PM | #12 |
1000hp is NEVER Enough!
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Hey Bud
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01-02-2022, 12:32 AM | #13 |
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We have a brake at work I could probably use but they won’t allow personal use of the burn table. There’s an outfit in town that can do the burn out
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01-02-2022, 10:35 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020
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Did not realize that adding a front tow hook was this much if a pain but it is worth it . I think I’ll do this mod aswell . Thanks fastenuf for bringing this up sir .
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