View Full Version : Anyone figure out how to have a tow hook?
oldchevyguy
06-13-2020, 05:38 PM
Hi guys. I haven't been on lately as car has been done for over a year. I was wondering though. How could I have a tow hook in the front of the car? I have been pulling it into my trailer and such from the rear. There must be a way.
VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC
06-15-2020, 08:22 AM
We pull GTM's into a trailer all the time from the front. Hook the winch to the rear arm of the front LCA right next to the chassis. Stand on the winch cable a few feet out in front of the car to keep the cable from rubbing on the hood. That's how we've always done it.
oldchevyguy
06-15-2020, 06:14 PM
Dont race cars have to have a front tow hook?
HardRocker
06-15-2020, 08:43 PM
The front chassis tow hooks that I have are both bent under and need attention but isn’t towing what these are for?
beeman
06-16-2020, 08:50 AM
Make sure that whatever structure you mount it to is triangulated. While most "tows" are in line with the car, some are at a significant angle, especially a tow on the track, and can distort your front subframe. I cut away my front subframe, but I don't remember it being super robust...Remember, the guy towing you is usually much more interested in getting you off the track ASAP so the session can re-open than being delicate with your pride and joy...
crash
06-16-2020, 01:57 PM
Dont race cars have to have a front tow hook?
Yes. It is there on the right side and sticks straight up through the hood. Probably not what you would want on your street car.
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Shoeless
06-19-2020, 11:05 AM
I'm personally looking to do similar to crash's race setup. I saw a nice GTM not to long ago in pics that went with this approach and I personally liked the look.
On my GTM we made a hole hidden by the hood badge, underneath there the threaded receiver is welded to additional structure supported from the chassis, made in such a way that the pivot/leverage forces won’t be an issue.
The badge itself is attached w duallock, easily removable and then a tow hook can be threaded in. I carry the hook itself velcroed to the back of my seat, I can reach it while belted and hand it to a tow guy if I get stranded and if they want me to stay in the car.
Can add photo tmrw.
Some orgs require to thread it in before driving which is fine too.