Tow Hook / Towing Point
#1 _Chaotic_
Posted 16 March 2008 - 10:46 AM
Just wondering if people have any pictures of where they've fitted tow hooks or loops for towing purposes.
Cheers,
Baz.
#2
Posted 16 March 2008 - 03:10 PM
On LH/X's I have also cut a slot in the bumper to slip a plate with a hole in it up alongside the bumper mount. I then weld this on to the bumper mount. Only problem with this is it pokes out a bit and makes walking in front of the car hazardous in a small garage.
#3
Posted 16 March 2008 - 10:07 PM
The actual racecars have the solid hook where as the show type cars had the rope/webbing.
I have adjusted these to show the hooks
#4 _CHOPPER_
Posted 16 March 2008 - 10:40 PM
Ideally, somewhere solid and not too low. If it's being towed, chances are it'll be going up some ramps.Just wondering if people have any pictures of where they've fitted tow hooks or loops for towing purposes.
#5 _Yella SLuR_
Posted 17 March 2008 - 04:25 AM
#6
Posted 20 March 2008 - 09:23 PM
#7 _Herne_
Posted 20 March 2008 - 10:29 PM
Hi Yella, do you have any photo's o this? Both before and after fitting would be goodLH/LX to the bumper bar bolt/bracket. You can buy high tensile top loops from Revolution for about $30 each. A mongrel to drill (which you have to do) but good.
My car is on and off Strugglers truck so much I think I need one lol.
Seriously though it would be handy because if due care is not taken one can easy break the front spoiler especially when the car has been lowered.
Cheers
Herne
#8
Posted 21 March 2008 - 10:56 PM
Look at the underside of the bumper on the driver's side.....
#9 _UDLOSE_
Posted 28 March 2008 - 09:51 AM
PS: Your car is a GOD
Cheers
Marty
#10
Posted 28 March 2008 - 01:00 PM
Just replace the bottom bolt with the eye bolt for using seatbelt harness mounts.
Welby
#11
Posted 28 March 2008 - 02:06 PM
#12
Posted 28 March 2008 - 03:20 PM
Welby - your setup with the twin eyelets look tough! Thanks for posting a clearer picture than mine - that's a much better angle to show everyone.
And Marty - yes the eyelet is one single piece - it just screws straight in. My car also says thank you for your compliment, lol.
#13 _The Baron_
Posted 28 March 2008 - 03:45 PM
Having seen how they snatch cars out of the sand traps and other "off road" locations. Sometimes even without "snatch straps"
Would you not worry that the angle those eyebolt are yanked at might cause them to twist the bumper or even brake off?
Due to the bits fitted to the front of A9X toranas, I have also pondered this hook up issue without the thing looking ugly.
I really don't want to remove the "Wombat plough TM" for access to the x member.
Has anyone had good results with flatebed tow trucks and low cars??
Cheers
#14
Posted 28 March 2008 - 04:10 PM
I have plenty of recovery experience and quals and can speak comfortably on the subject.
The decision on where to put tow hooks came about from a number of criteria.
Firstly, we didn't want a big ugly loop hanging out the front. Especially with road registration which doesn't allow objects in front of the bumper which may cause injury in the case of accident.
We wanted it to double as a tie down point for the trailer.
the type of racing we do does not lend itself to 'quick snatch ' recovery. Basically, if we have an off in targa, it's wait for the stage to be closed before recovery.
What i have is a quick detachable loop that fits the eyelet and can then be used to attach a shackle or hook on a tow rope. It sits in the car within reach of myself and the navigator so he either attaches it orpasses it out for attachment.
For tie downs, it fits standard tie down straps perfectly.
As to the brackets, the bumper bar attachment points are as strong or if not stronger than anything else that immeadiately comes to mind in that general area on a Torana.
Looking at all the options, it was a very good call covering most of the requirements. Baron, i strongly suggest you keep it in mind when looking at your options as they are in line with our concerns. You would also have the same thoughts as to recovery and i dare say your hatch is going to be as close to a sand dune as mine.
But all good points raised.
Welby
#15 _CHOPPER_
Posted 28 March 2008 - 04:31 PM
I like your thinking. So do you keep a couple of D shackles on the hooks when you're likely to need them?Firstly, we didn't want a big ugly loop hanging out the front. Especially with road registration which doesn't allow objects in front of the bumper which may cause injury in the case of accident.
We wanted it to double as a tie down point for the trailer.
the type of racing we do does not lend itself to 'quick snatch ' recovery. Basically, if we have an off in targa, it's wait for the stage to be closed before recovery.
#16
Posted 28 March 2008 - 05:18 PM
What i have is a quick detachable loop that fits the eyelet and can then be used to attach a shackle or hook on a tow rope. It sits in the car within reach of myself and the navigator so he either attaches it orpasses it out for attachment
It's similar to a s hook but with a spring latch on it. Then we keep 2 bow shackles in the spares/tool bag.
Welby
#17 _The Baron_
Posted 28 March 2008 - 08:35 PM
Sand dune, some would say I currently have the 4x4 super lift suspension.
I am waiting to put it on the road and let the new bushes, etc settle first.
Cheers
#18 _SmartE_
Posted 29 February 2016 - 10:28 PM
This is what Steve from S&E auto's designed for quick hook up just in case i ran in to trouble at gazzanats.
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#19
Posted 29 February 2016 - 11:18 PM
I just drilled a hole for a bolt in the bumper bracket and made a slot for the tow strp to poke through.
You will want to check the rule book for what you want to do.
CAMS stipulate a min hole size of 40mm, red, yellow or orange in colour, whatever one is more distinct againest colour if car and must be able to pull the car over a xx height bump flat towing.
Velo make universal fabric ones.
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