Rear Tow Hook?

NSLRedHot · 09-01-2016, 11:43 AM

Am I the only one who is a little dismayed by the fact that the gen 6 Camaro has no place to put a rear tow hook? Has anyone had to tow/recover their 6th gen Camaro from the rear? Where on the car did you hook on to? Does anyone have any aftermarket goodies to help with this process? Thank you wise and generous forum gurus.

Zultain7 · 09-01-2016, 07:12 PM

If I remember correctly, you can not tow with the Camaro at all. The engineers say its a big no no.

Boilermaker128 · 09-01-2016, 07:28 PM

So no towing a tiny trailer of track rims/tires? Or a small seadoo? that's a bummer.

Egon · 09-01-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zultain7

If I remember correctly, you can not tow with the Camaro at all. The engineers say its a big no no.

I don't believe he is asking about a tow hitch to pull a trailer with but an emergency tow hook that you often see on race cars where they can pull your car off the track. Like the one on this link, but for the rear of the car. https://www.zl1addons.com/index.php/...-camaro-detail

Co2SS · 09-02-2016, 03:33 AM

Is the factory provided tow-hook on the front not to your liking? You can see mine in yellow in the front grill of my SS...

NSLRedHot · 09-02-2016, 10:50 AM

I am not interested in towing anything with my camaro and I love the factory front tow hook option. My question is: what if I come around turn 2 on my local track and find myself nose-first into a hay bale. How do I hook a recovery strap to the back of the beloved camaro and pull it back to safety? Any thoughts?

NSLRedHot · 01-03-2017, 11:14 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to hook a recovery/tow strap to the rear of a Camaro?

Flashpoint135 · 01-03-2017, 03:46 PM

I don't think anyone has a good answer for you. I've been looking at underside pictures and exhaust install videos and I'm not seeing anywhere you could even get a strap without damaging something else. Definitely can't see a good, easy place for a tow hook.

If you really HAD to have one you would probably need to remove the rear plastic bumper cover, find a good place to mount a hook, and then cut the bumper cover to allow it through.

Bigdog9586 · 01-03-2017, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSLRedHot

I am not interested in towing anything with my camaro and I love the factory front tow hook option. My question is: what if I come around turn 2 on my local track and find myself nose-first into a hay bale. How do I hook a recovery strap to the back of the beloved camaro and pull it back to safety? Any thoughts?

Just roll down the windows and run the strap through the car. 😱😇

Flashpoint135 · 01-03-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog9586

Just roll down the windows and run the strap through the car. 😱😇

Well if you're going to do that, just open the trunk, loop a tow strap around the latch area, then slam the trunk on it.

Egon · 01-03-2017, 04:58 PM

The one from ZL1 Addons for my 5th Gen had to drill a hole in the bodywork behind the license plate for install. I can remove the license plate and put the hook in and then remove and replace the license plate when done. I would check with them to see if they have something similar for the 6th Gen.

nfboy · 01-03-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Egon

The one from ZL1 Addons for my 5th Gen had to drill a hole in the bodywork behind the license plate for install. I can remove the license plate and put the hook in and then remove and replace the license plate when done. I would check with them to see if they have something similar for the 6th Gen.

They have a front tow hook and even my 1LT has a spot in the front to screw it in.

jasonfichter · 01-03-2017, 08:39 PM

On my 5th gen race car we custom fabbed a tow strap through the exhaust hole in the diffuser to the body. I don't have a 6th gen to look at and see if its possible but its definitely something to think about.

TopHatPlus · 01-03-2017, 10:24 PM

I am fully planning on towing with my camaro but that's a secret and not something you guys are allowed to share. As for the op you could install the curt class 2 accessory hitch. Pretty confident that would suffice in a recovery situation, has a 110 lbs weight rating as well and is sold on gm accessories on the gm website. My life is towing and there's a few tricks up my sleeve!

09-01-2016, 11:43 AM	#1
NSLRedHot Drives: 2016 SS Red Hot Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 21	Rear Tow Hook? Am I the only one who is a little dismayed by the fact that the gen 6 Camaro has no place to put a rear tow hook? Has anyone had to tow/recover their 6th gen Camaro from the rear? Where on the car did you hook on to? Does anyone have any aftermarket goodies to help with this process? Thank you wise and generous forum gurus.

09-01-2016, 07:12 PM	#2
Zultain7 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Petaluma, California Posts: 516	If I remember correctly, you can not tow with the Camaro at all. The engineers say its a big no no. __________________ Hyper Blue 2SS Auto, Duel Mode Exhaust, MCR, Nav, Black 5 Spoke Ordered on 8/29 2000 Status on 9/1 3000 Status on 9/3 3300 Status on 10/8 3400 Status on 10/9 3800 Status on 10/19 Delivery 12/28

09-02-2016, 03:33 AM	#5
Co2SS Drives: 2022 Satin Steel ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 331	Is the factory provided tow-hook on the front not to your liking? You can see mine in yellow in the front grill of my SS... Attached Images

01-03-2017, 03:46 PM	#8
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	I don't think anyone has a good answer for you. I've been looking at underside pictures and exhaust install videos and I'm not seeing anywhere you could even get a strap without damaging something else. Definitely can't see a good, easy place for a tow hook. If you really HAD to have one you would probably need to remove the rear plastic bumper cover, find a good place to mount a hook, and then cut the bumper cover to allow it through. __________________

01-03-2017, 04:58 PM	#11
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	The one from ZL1 Addons for my 5th Gen had to drill a hole in the bodywork behind the license plate for install. I can remove the license plate and put the hook in and then remove and replace the license plate when done. I would check with them to see if they have something similar for the 6th Gen. __________________

09-01-2016, 07:28 PM	#3
Boilermaker128 Drives: 2010 CobaltSSTC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 515	So no towing a tiny trailer of track rims/tires? Or a small seadoo? that's a bummer.

09-02-2016, 10:50 AM	#6
NSLRedHot Drives: 2016 SS Red Hot Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 21	I am not interested in towing anything with my camaro and I love the factory front tow hook option. My question is: what if I come around turn 2 on my local track and find myself nose-first into a hay bale. How do I hook a recovery strap to the back of the beloved camaro and pull it back to safety? Any thoughts?

01-03-2017, 11:14 AM	#7
NSLRedHot Drives: 2016 SS Red Hot Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 21	Does anyone have any suggestions on how to hook a recovery/tow strap to the rear of a Camaro?

01-03-2017, 08:39 PM	#13
jasonfichter Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 483	On my 5th gen race car we custom fabbed a tow strap through the exhaust hole in the diffuser to the body. I don't have a 6th gen to look at and see if its possible but its definitely something to think about.

01-03-2017, 10:24 PM	#14
TopHatPlus Account Suspended Drives: 16 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Burlighton Ontario Posts: 243	I am fully planning on towing with my camaro but that's a secret and not something you guys are allowed to share. As for the op you could install the curt class 2 accessory hitch. Pretty confident that would suffice in a recovery situation, has a 110 lbs weight rating as well and is sold on gm accessories on the gm website. My life is towing and there's a few tricks up my sleeve!

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