Tow Hook - Page 3

klodkrawler05 · 03-13-2009, 02:31 PM

I like the euro idea!

I just wish I was getting a true euro bumper instead of a collections US spec one

TaylorinAlaska · 03-13-2009, 02:38 PM

In all honesty, the Yaris looked bad ass with that hook. For towing purposes, a single hook is not practical, and dual hooks would look like... Well, I suppose its all up to opinion.
But I think that once I get a body kit, I'll be installing some sort of towing hook,something like the GTi previously posted.

myfafp3 · 03-13-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremepitbull

yay i get to revive the thread

what i was thinkin is that the suspension is lower than your bumper ... so theres no risk of ripping up a bumper ... like a towtruck hook and winch could pull it onto the flatbed no prob ... no jb weld or gorilla glue ... i think ford used enough on the focus ahah ... like a serious weld to the back suspension ... i think it would serve an awesome function

but for the front ... ideas?

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One way for the front would be to mount one on the strut tower. Just make a flange and bolt it on. That's if you don't mind cutting a hole in your hood.

Or welding it onto the beam that sits behind the bumper. Its got to be mounted somewhere solid and highly visible to track officials unless you want to bend/break stuff

dhardison · 03-13-2009, 10:54 PM

I've always used 'tow straps' on my Focus race cars. They allow for clean bump drafting w/o punching a hole in the other guys bumper like with the solid metal tow hooks. Hopefully you won't be doing any bump drafting on your street car, but it's an option, and you can tuck it behind your bumper cover when not in use.

They're strong enough to pull me out of this:

My old SSC Focus:

Dan

bringler26 · 03-13-2009, 11:14 PM

thats cool how did you attach those to your frame?

xtremepitbull · 03-13-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhardison

I've always used 'tow straps' on my Focus race cars. They allow for clean bump drafting w/o punching a hole in the other guys bumper like with the solid metal tow hooks. Hopefully you won't be doing any bump drafting on your street car, but it's an option, and you can tuck it behind your bumper cover when not in use.

They're strong enough to pull me out of this:

My old SSC Focus:

Dan

i really like this ... hmmm any pics on where you hooked em up ... and maybe a how to?

dhardison · 03-13-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremepitbull

i really like this ... hmmm any pics on where you hooked em up ... and maybe a how to?

I'll try to get out and take some mounting pics tomorrow, but basically the tow straps are mounted by a single bolt (grade 8). I mounted mine to the steel bumper support behind the bumper cover in the front and the factory tow hook mount in the back. I use the 'hard ring' type strap, but there's also the 'bump draft' type that doesn't have a ring. Search eBay for "SAFEQUIP TOWING STRAP" for pics.

dhardison · 03-14-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremepitbull

i really like this ... hmmm any pics on where you hooked em up ... and maybe a how to?

Here are some pics. Sorry for the semi-crappy pics, but I had back surgery two weeks ago and it's kinda hard to get down on the ground and get detailed pics. Hopefully they make sense.

Front strap w/o bumper cover

How front strap is mounted. I drilled a hole up through the bumper brace

Rear tow strap. Make a slight hole in the bumper cover in order to slide the strap through.

Rear tow strap as it comes through the bumper cover

How rear tow strap is mounted to existing bumper bracket/hole

HTH,
Dan

bringler26 · 03-14-2009, 08:36 PM

Wow thank you and good luck recovering from your surgery.

dhardison · 03-17-2009, 06:44 AM

FYI, There's a guy on FJ that's selling a brand new pair of the 'bump draft' SafeQuip tow straps for $25 shipped. That's a helluva deal. On FJ do a search for "Safequip tow straps" or look in the "ForSale -> Appearance" section. I can vouch for the seller, he's a good guy.

toeycrack · 03-19-2009, 09:21 PM

nice hooken....

mlbbaseball · 03-19-2009, 10:58 PM

I thought for SCCA, they had to be solid hooks, but i may be wrong, for rally america they are supposed to be solid. And ur only real choice is to custom mount them or machine them yourself. unfortunately, there is no bolton for the fofo.

03-13-2009, 10:54 PM	#28
dhardison Focus Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 FF Member#: 50880 Location: Delaware, OH What I Drive: '06 SS Trailblazer (LS2 pwrd) Posts: 101 FF Reputation: 2 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (4)	I've always used 'tow straps' on my Focus race cars. They allow for clean bump drafting w/o punching a hole in the other guys bumper like with the solid metal tow hooks. Hopefully you won't be doing any bump drafting on your street car, but it's an option, and you can tuck it behind your bumper cover when not in use. They're strong enough to pull me out of this: My old SSC Focus: Dan __________________ '00 ZX3 ITE/STU SCCA race car (was PWSC'd, installing a GT2871R and TS race manifold over the winter)

03-13-2009, 11:14 PM	#29
bringler26 Can't Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 FF Member#: 59705 Location: Wooster/Toledo, Ohio What I Drive: 2003 liquid gray ZX3 Posts: 2,046 FF Reputation: 15 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (2)	thats cool how did you attach those to your frame? __________________ Check out my go-kart in the Misc. section In the B-S-T area!

03-14-2009, 08:36 PM	#33
bringler26 Can't Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 FF Member#: 59705 Location: Wooster/Toledo, Ohio What I Drive: 2003 liquid gray ZX3 Posts: 2,046 FF Reputation: 15 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (2)	Wow thank you and good luck recovering from your surgery. __________________ Check out my go-kart in the Misc. section In the B-S-T area!

03-17-2009, 06:44 AM	#34
dhardison Focus Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 FF Member#: 50880 Location: Delaware, OH What I Drive: '06 SS Trailblazer (LS2 pwrd) Posts: 101 FF Reputation: 2 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (4)	FYI, There's a guy on FJ that's selling a brand new pair of the 'bump draft' SafeQuip tow straps for $25 shipped. That's a helluva deal. On FJ do a search for "Safequip tow straps" or look in the "ForSale -> Appearance" section. I can vouch for the seller, he's a good guy. __________________ '00 ZX3 ITE/STU SCCA race car (was PWSC'd, installing a GT2871R and TS race manifold over the winter)

03-19-2009, 09:21 PM	#35
toeycrack Focus Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 FF Member#: 38332 Location: Maine What I Drive: 03 zx3, name "TRISH" Posts: 2,030 FF Reputation: 6 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (17)	nice hooken.... __________________ from when you where small, just a pup..... you bought us joy. We created many many memories... which was engraved in my head.... i will never forget you. love ya Lily!

03-13-2009, 02:38 PM	#26
TaylorinAlaska Focus Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 FF Member#: 62423 Location: St. Pete, Fl What I Drive: F-dub soon-to-be Posts: 1,013 FF Reputation: 15 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (2)	In all honesty, the Yaris looked bad ass with that hook. For towing purposes, a single hook is not practical, and dual hooks would look like... Well, I suppose its all up to opinion. But I think that once I get a body kit, I'll be installing some sort of towing hook,something like the GTi previously posted.

03-19-2009, 10:58 PM	#36
mlbbaseball SNOWMOBILING 4 LIFE Join Date: Feb 2008 FF Member#: 53541 Location: Detroit MI, and Houghton MI, (college) What I Drive: 01 grey zx3 S2, 2 cherokees Posts: 6,007 FF Reputation: 32 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (42)	I thought for SCCA, they had to be solid hooks, but i may be wrong, for rally america they are supposed to be solid. And ur only real choice is to custom mount them or machine them yourself. unfortunately, there is no bolton for the fofo. __________________ 164.4 whp and 144.2 wtq N/A!!! 1/4 in 14.819 @ 96.32 w/ a 2.32 60 ft at 2588 lbs w/ me in the car!! FOR SALE: zetec/svt turbo kit, FS duratec CAI, http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220201, pm me

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