Tommy92
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Does anyone know a way to install a tow hook for the front of my Mach 1 without having to cut a hole from my bumper?
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can always mount an eyelet on your k-member and use a strap..
Tommy92
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can always mount an eyelet on your k-member and use a strap..
Do you have a picture of anyone running this? I have a hard time seeing this.
http://sn95forums.com/showthread.php?56363-plenty-of-updates-to-the-cobra!
this give you any good ideas?
this give you any good ideas?
No.. You would have to find a suitable location, drill a hole and secure it with a nut/lock washer/flat washer.. You would have to consider the strap riding up when tension was put on it and interfering with the bumper.
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You could have a bar fabricated that left the k-member, stuck out thru the valence with the tow ring/hook past the leading edge of your bumper.
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You could have a bar fabricated that left the k-member, stuck out thru the valence with the tow ring/hook past the leading edge of your bumper.
I'm kinda tired and those are just ideas 
Tommy92
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I want to avoid putting a hole on my bumper if possible.
So if I were to use my k-member, the strap would be able to pass through the fog light housing?
machs come with fog lights, huh?
Tommy92
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Is it possible to weld a bracket under my bumper support and attach a tow hook that way? Or would it create too much torque and bend the bumper support.
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Yes, mine barely works though, need to restore them soon.
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My friend has eye lits like that welded on the bottom of his k member on his 4 eye
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Anyone know where to find those tow hooks that fold?
Are you looking for tow hooks like for a race car? Something functional I assume, for when you get towed? Do you get towed a lot? Not being a smartass, just don't see anything practical about it unless you load/unload on a trailer a lot or run a racetrack where when your shit breaks they can find a hook and get you back in the pits without popping the hood and what not.
All the hooks I've seen have some cutting involved.
www.racecartowhooks.com
Most mount to the bumper supports.
This style:
You may be able to find something that would be long enough, but remember the pressure that is on that hook when being towed. Specialy turning, would it hold?
Putting anything out the foglight hole like a strap will put pressure on the bumpercover when turning (being towed) but I know it works. I have a axlestrap bolted to the framerail and out the passenger fog hole and it works just just fine, not a looker tho.
All the hooks I've seen have some cutting involved.
Most mount to the bumper supports.
This style:
You may be able to find something that would be long enough, but remember the pressure that is on that hook when being towed. Specialy turning, would it hold?
Putting anything out the foglight hole like a strap will put pressure on the bumpercover when turning (being towed) but I know it works. I have a axlestrap bolted to the framerail and out the passenger fog hole and it works just just fine, not a looker tho.
so hard to make tow hooks look good. lol.
Tommy92
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Are you looking for tow hooks like for a race car? Something functional I assume, for when you get towed? Do you get towed a lot? Not being a smartass, just don't see anything practical about it unless you load/unload on a trailer a lot or run a racetrack where when your shit breaks they can find a hook and get you back in the pits without popping the hood and what not.
All the hooks I've seen have some cutting involved.
www.racecartowhooks.com
Most mount to the bumper supports.
This style:
You may be able to find something that would be long enough, but remember the pressure that is on that hook when being towed. Specialy turning, would it hold?
Putting anything out the foglight hole like a strap will put pressure on the bumpercover when turning (being towed) but I know it works. I have a axlestrap bolted to the framerail and out the passenger fog hole and it works just just fine, not a looker tho.
Yeah, its for track use. I'm looking into getting into tracking my car at a local speedway but they require a front tow hook and optional rear tow hook. Just looking at my options right now. I really don't want a tow hook sticking out of my bumper, they look ugly in a daily driven car in my opinion.
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Just do what you did with your old mustang and the backup camera in your trunk
Tommy92
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Just do what you did with your old mustang and the backup camera in your trunk
lmao I didnt do that, how many times do I have to tell you!
LilRoush
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A strap will be your best bet. Just make sure it complies to the rules you need to have it for.
I've seen several guys who run the strap out under the headlight, and just tape it down so it doesn't flap all over on the track.
I've seen several guys who run the strap out under the headlight, and just tape it down so it doesn't flap all over on the track.
Tommy92
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You mean I could have the strap tied down in the headlight housing?
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