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12-02-2021, 11:46 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1, 6M Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: SoCal
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I designed my own tow hook
Been tracking my car lately, so I need a tow hook. Didn't like how much the stock tow hook weighs and didn't like what was available on the market. So, I opened up SolidWorks and designed my own. Had it machined and anodized by shops I regularly use for work stuff. Went with 7075-T6 Aluminum for the eye and shaft and high strength steel threaded rod for the threads. I'm pretty happy with the results. This tow hook is about 40% lighter than the stock one but plenty strong. What do you think?
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12-03-2021, 12:54 AM
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 Drives: 2022 Wild Cherry ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Fremont, CA
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Did you mean to include a picture?
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12-03-2021, 01:24 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1, 6M Join Date: Dec 2019
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Thanks, I sure did! 
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12-03-2021, 07:08 AM
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How much are you in for it an are you doing a rear one?
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12-03-2021, 07:22 AM
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Beautiful design and great workmanship
 . Do you have a picture of the front with the tow hook installed by any chance?
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12-06-2021, 12:33 PM
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Looks killer. I'd love to have one with a blue loop. What is your profession?
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12-06-2021, 09:39 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1, 6M Join Date: Dec 2019
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Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen.
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The price of prototyping  With a buy of about 10 to 20 pieces that price would go down by about 50% (and even more so if I went to lower cost suppliers) but I doubt I could move that many to de-risk the investment. Not sure I want to be in the business of tow hooks! Quote:
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My profession is mechanical engineering. |
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12-07-2021, 06:21 AM
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Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Sweet! Wish this was an option when I bought mine!
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12-09-2021, 09:18 AM
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12-09-2021, 10:58 AM
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Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
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wanna make me a purple tip one? haha
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