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crc91 · 11-20-2014, 01:53 PM

Found this on amazon. How would I go about mounting this to the front of my 14 v6?

Lombardi · 11-20-2014, 02:42 PM

I would go on jdp and look at the kits specifically made for our cars.
that one would only work on a screw in type tow hook on most European cars. I'm not sure if the 14s have that or not but if i doesn't won't work.

- "Lifes to short to drive a boring car"

crc91 · 11-20-2014, 02:46 PM

I saw the JDP and ohio speed pieces and they are nice as I get that they are made for our cars but I just prefer the flip down look

Suprslo · 11-20-2014, 03:57 PM

Sigh....

crc91 · 11-20-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprslo

Sigh....

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Suprslo · 11-20-2014, 08:10 PM

Sure. You post a universal 12"-18" tow hook asking where to buy one at. You posted your own answer. Buy it, cut it down to proper length, and fab up a mounting point for it. As far as tow hooks ready to bolt on, I agree with Lombardi. Call JDP. I got mine from them and love it. I know you prefer the "flip down look" but I haven't seen one. I'm sure some makes one for your car? Hold on, I'll google it and see if I can find you one.

Suprslo · 11-20-2014, 08:15 PM

http://leoth.com/tow-hooks-mount-and...ef=4vFrOqFuWyQ

I know these are for a z28/1LE but maybe they might work on your car. They look easy to install and with some creativity I bet they would work for you.

13FastBlkSS · 11-20-2014, 08:28 PM

Have you checked out Skylane765's (site sponsor) site.. they have your "flip down" hook.. however I am not certain it will work with your car.

http://www.zl1addons.com/index.php/p...f/tow-packages

crc91 · 11-20-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprslo

Sure. You post a universal 12"-18" tow hook asking where to buy one at. You posted your own answer. Buy it, cut it down to proper length, and fab up a mounting point for it. As far as tow hooks ready to bolt on, I agree with Lombardi. Call JDP. I got mine from them and love it. I know you prefer the "flip down look" but I haven't seen one. I'm sure some makes one for your car? Hold on, I'll google it and see if I can find you one.

I never asked wee to buy one, was asking if anyone had any idea how to mount it. But thank you for postig some useful info I do appreciate it as well as everyone else's contribution. Unfortunately the ones you posted and the ones to skylane's website wil not fit my car because it doesn't have the screw in plug for it. At least this is my conclusion I may message skylane and ask him if their would be a way to go about doing it

Lombardi · 11-20-2014, 10:36 PM

only way I would see is to get the screw in insert and weld it into your crash support. but they would have to be very good welds and I would still question the integrity. If the zl1 has a screw in I could say swapping to that bumper and getting a zl1 crash support to that has the threads. other wise your typical bolt ins are your only options.

but thinking of that you could make a bolt it that comes down but instead of the hook and a screw in insert. can be done but lots of work and figuring out the right strength material.

- "Lifes to short to drive a boring car"

crc91 · 11-20-2014, 11:06 PM

That's what I was thinking, maybe I could take a crack at making somethig. It would use the bolt in location like the JDP tow hook. It would come through the lower grille then, would have a seperate bolt or something that would look like the flip down style, whatdo you guys think?

Lombardi · 11-20-2014, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crc91

That's what I was thinking, maybe I could take a crack at making somethig. It would use the bolt in location like the JDP tow hook. It would come through the lower grille then, would have a seperate bolt or something that would look like the flip down style, whatdo you guys think?

that'd be the only way to get the style you want since they don't make one. just need to make sure it can take the weight of being towed so it needs to be made correctly or you can have an accident when towing.

- "Lifes to short to drive a boring car"

crc91 · 11-20-2014, 11:36 PM

Yeah I know I'll have to select te materials correctly but I'm sure it could be done

11-20-2014, 01:53 PM	#1
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Tow hook mounting question Found this on amazon. How would I go about mounting this to the front of my 14 v6? Attached Images __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

11-20-2014, 02:46 PM	#3
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	I saw the JDP and ohio speed pieces and they are nice as I get that they are made for our cars but I just prefer the flip down look __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

11-20-2014, 08:28 PM	#8
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	Have you checked out Skylane765's (site sponsor) site.. they have your "flip down" hook.. however I am not certain it will work with your car. http://www.zl1addons.com/index.php/p...f/tow-packages __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

11-20-2014, 11:06 PM	#11
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	That's what I was thinking, maybe I could take a crack at making somethig. It would use the bolt in location like the JDP tow hook. It would come through the lower grille then, would have a seperate bolt or something that would look like the flip down style, whatdo you guys think? __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

11-20-2014, 11:36 PM	#13
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Yeah I know I'll have to select te materials correctly but I'm sure it could be done __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

11-20-2014, 02:42 PM	#2
Lombardi Drives: 2010 ABM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Waterbury Posts: 1,083	I would go on jdp and look at the kits specifically made for our cars. that one would only work on a screw in type tow hook on most European cars. I'm not sure if the 14s have that or not but if i doesn't won't work. - "Lifes to short to drive a boring car"

11-20-2014, 03:57 PM	#4
Suprslo Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sevierville TN Posts: 272	Sigh....

11-20-2014, 08:10 PM	#6
Suprslo Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sevierville TN Posts: 272	Sure. You post a universal 12"-18" tow hook asking where to buy one at. You posted your own answer. Buy it, cut it down to proper length, and fab up a mounting point for it. As far as tow hooks ready to bolt on, I agree with Lombardi. Call JDP. I got mine from them and love it. I know you prefer the "flip down look" but I haven't seen one. I'm sure some makes one for your car? Hold on, I'll google it and see if I can find you one.

11-20-2014, 08:15 PM	#7
Suprslo Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sevierville TN Posts: 272	http://leoth.com/tow-hooks-mount-and...ef=4vFrOqFuWyQ I know these are for a z28/1LE but maybe they might work on your car. They look easy to install and with some creativity I bet they would work for you.

11-20-2014, 10:36 PM	#10
Lombardi Drives: 2010 ABM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Waterbury Posts: 1,083	only way I would see is to get the screw in insert and weld it into your crash support. but they would have to be very good welds and I would still question the integrity. If the zl1 has a screw in I could say swapping to that bumper and getting a zl1 crash support to that has the threads. other wise your typical bolt ins are your only options. but thinking of that you could make a bolt it that comes down but instead of the hook and a screw in insert. can be done but lots of work and figuring out the right strength material. - "Lifes to short to drive a boring car"