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KA-T_240 · 01-16-2008, 10:31 AM

Alright, I am looking for info/pics on tow hooks. I know the 240 has some factory ones. With how low my car is and having the lip, the fronts are useless. I am wondering what people have done for aftermarket tow hooks, what brand they are, how they are mounted and where they are mounted. Not intrested in the ones that bolt on up on your strut tower. My Intercooler takes up the holes in my pignose bumper, but I am fine with cutting a slot for it to go through on the front. Posting pics are a plus. All I found when searching was WTB/For sale threads and a thread on tow hook toys.

SW20Racer · 01-16-2008, 10:32 AM

you dont remember peter_north's thread?

all sorts of answers behind the flaming there. its quicker, cheaper and easier to go to the sheet metal shop and have some made. i promise.

**ThatGuy** · 01-16-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW20Racer

you dont remember peter_north's thread?

Hahahaha, good memories.
"WHY DO YOU NEED 5 TOWHOOKS?"

KA-T_240, just find a universal one and mount it where ever you'd like it.
Better yet, have a custom one CNC'd and mount it where you'd like it.
Good luck, and thank you for at least explaining why you'd like a 5th towhook.

Tops* · 01-16-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Hahahaha, good memories.
"WHY DO YOU NEED 5 TOWHOOKS?"

KA-T_240, just find a universal one and mount it where ever you'd like it.
Better yet, have a custom one CNC'd and mount it where you'd like it.
Good luck, and thank you for at least explaining why you'd like a 5th towhook.

Good shit. I remember seeing that question so many times throughout the thread. Each time the letters got bigger, bolder, more anxious..
I really liked the welded rod idea someone went through with in the pornstar's thread.

Andrew Bohan · 01-17-2008, 12:50 AM

ok, zilvia special

$5 shipped. it's 305 x 81mm

Brian · 01-16-2008, 10:37 AM

Go to J's Racing or BENEN... they have aftermarket tow hooks for hondas.... you'll be fine there.

xfallen1x · 01-16-2008, 10:47 AM

Nukabe has a set of two Universal tow hooks you can get.

You can pretty much find them at most aftermarket shops. I bought a set and currently have the bottom one mounted in the rear. It bolts on right onto your stock hook. For the front you'd have to cut into your bumper to mount it and run it though.

SW20Racer · 01-16-2008, 10:50 AM

^^skip the fancy cut outs on the top one and i can have those made for about $25. plus i dont pay shipping or have to wait for ups to lose them on the way here

nissan240sxkid · 01-16-2008, 10:40 AM

you can check out nukabe has nice lookin ones...

KA-T_240 · 01-16-2008, 10:41 AM

Actually My car has 2 really at the moment. Well, the one where the exhaust is got cut out. And the one on the driverside is all bent up and unusable, so i was thinking getting it out and welding a new one in that comes out the front bumper. But haven't really seen anything like that.

Hmmm, I guess I know the CNC guy at the local shop pretty good. Then I can get it made as long as i need. I guess I never thought about that.

I already have looked at the nukabe, nowhere near long enough for what I would like to attempt

The Jays racing for a S2k look like they make work, I looked and couldnt find info on them, anyone know what length they are?

i need tires · 01-16-2008, 10:54 AM

KA-T_240 · 01-16-2008, 10:58 AM

Front on the nukabes wouldn't make it out the bumper, with out adding metal to it. I think something custom is going to be the easiest and cheapest way to go

EJ253 · 01-16-2008, 12:03 PM

seriously, you can make front and rear tow hooks for under 20 bucks if you do it right.

my advice would be to make them and L shade so they wrap around the bumper beam. so theyre pushing the bumper beam instead of pulling on a very small section of it.

but from a style stand point, id say make them all run verticle, because it looks better. i dont know if theyre any advantage to having your tow hooks verticle or horizontal, but i think verticle looks better. idk, just throwing it out there

GL and post up pics of watever you do so i can get more ideas for mine.

ericcastro · 01-16-2008, 12:15 PM

Dudes, I just spent 10 minutes trying to find Pete North, then looking through his threads for "5 tow hooks".

got nothing, you got a link

!Zar! · 01-16-2008, 12:18 PM

Did someone say Peter North?

Mmm.

He's my hero... Well next to Lex Steel.

Er wait... I thought we were talking about tow hooks?

SW20Racer · 01-16-2008, 12:20 PM

it wasnt exactly HIS thread but his name came to mind first....http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...t=5th+tow+hook and i think its because he was quoted as saying something along the lines of "the s-chassis was a sports car, which is why it came with tow hooks at all"

ericcastro · 01-16-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW20Racer

it wasnt exactly HIS thread but his name came to mind first....http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...t=5th+tow+hook and i think its because he was quoted as saying something along the lines of "the s-chassis was a sports car, which is why it came with tow hooks at all"

AAAHHHHHHhhhhh........
so satisfyingly, noob, zilvia stuff. So good!! I can take a shower and start my day now. thanks!

VROOOM · 01-16-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW20Racer

it wasnt exactly HIS thread but his name came to mind first....http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...t=5th+tow+hook and i think its because he was quoted as saying something along the lines of "the s-chassis was a sports car, which is why it came with tow hooks at all"

my sig ......

eastcoastS14 · 01-16-2008, 12:23 PM

http://www.more-japan.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1

here ya go....I had a SARD one on my last 240 fit fine

KA-T_240 · 01-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Pics of tow hooks that you had?

smelly240 · 01-16-2008, 05:18 PM

the nams one is nice bc it doesnt tear ur bumper up

just scrapes up ur hood

Ian · 01-16-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smelly240

the nams one is nice bc it doesnt tear ur bumper up

just scrapes up ur hood

ha yeah...i never understood that idea...

unles you have one on all 4 corners...and lift it in the air w/ a crane

Chrischeezer · 01-16-2008, 09:43 PM

Ebay, steel tow hook for a 2nd gen dsm

bolted and welded to the frame rail... the hook doesn't stick out at all.. its perfect not obnoxious, and its very much needed since towing my car from the front was imposable before this.
plus tow hook = race car! duuuuuu

KA-T_240 · 01-16-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrischeezer

Ebay, steel tow hook for a 2nd gen dsm

bolted and welded to the frame rail... the hook doesn't stick out at all.. its perfect not obnoxious, and its very much needed since towing my car from the front was imposable before this.
plus tow hook = race car! duuuuuu

You got more pics? especailly of the mounting?

98koukile · 01-16-2008, 10:19 PM

Yeah I'm going to guess those rails are just going to bend with the weight of a car

SnakeKack · 01-17-2008, 01:02 AM

^ HAHAHAHA! I might buy one.

Tops* · 01-17-2008, 01:04 AM

^^ NOOOOOO WAYYYYYY!

Just pure comedy!

!Zar! · 01-17-2008, 02:59 AM

Why?

More tow hooks, more bitches.

karmakaze · 01-17-2008, 08:21 AM

i just remove my bumper if i need to tow my car.

KA-T_240 · 01-17-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmakaze

i just remove my bumper if i need to tow my car.

Removing the bumper is way to much work. Also it will be a plus for moving the car around and such when its not able to move under its own power.

Glad to see this Thread is keeping on topic!

01-16-2008, 10:31 AM	#1
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tow Hooks Alright, I am looking for info/pics on tow hooks. I know the 240 has some factory ones. With how low my car is and having the lip, the fronts are useless. I am wondering what people have done for aftermarket tow hooks, what brand they are, how they are mounted and where they are mounted. Not intrested in the ones that bolt on up on your strut tower. My Intercooler takes up the holes in my pignose bumper, but I am fine with cutting a slot for it to go through on the front. Posting pics are a plus. All I found when searching was WTB/For sale threads and a thread on tow hook toys. __________________

01-16-2008, 10:37 AM	#6
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Go to J's Racing or BENEN... they have aftermarket tow hooks for hondas.... you'll be fine there. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

01-16-2008, 10:47 AM	#7
xfallen1x Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal LA/OC Age: 47 Posts: 3,559 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: xfallen1x Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Nukabe has a set of two Universal tow hooks you can get. You can pretty much find them at most aftermarket shops. I bought a set and currently have the bottom one mounted in the rear. It bolts on right onto your stock hook. For the front you'd have to cut into your bumper to mount it and run it though. __________________ Boost lag is my way of giving you a head start!

01-16-2008, 10:41 AM	#10
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually My car has 2 really at the moment. Well, the one where the exhaust is got cut out. And the one on the driverside is all bent up and unusable, so i was thinking getting it out and welding a new one in that comes out the front bumper. But haven't really seen anything like that. Hmmm, I guess I know the CNC guy at the local shop pretty good. Then I can get it made as long as i need. I guess I never thought about that. I already have looked at the nukabe, nowhere near long enough for what I would like to attempt The Jays racing for a S2k look like they make work, I looked and couldnt find info on them, anyone know what length they are? __________________

01-16-2008, 10:54 AM	#11
i need tires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chandler, Az Age: 38 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	__________________ JadeCantDrift Blogspot

01-16-2008, 10:32 AM	#2
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you dont remember peter_north's thread? all sorts of answers behind the flaming there. its quicker, cheaper and easier to go to the sheet metal shop and have some made. i promise.

01-17-2008, 12:50 AM	#5
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok, zilvia special $5 shipped. it's 305 x 81mm

01-16-2008, 10:50 AM	#8
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^skip the fancy cut outs on the top one and i can have those made for about $25. plus i dont pay shipping or have to wait for ups to lose them on the way here

01-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#9
nissan240sxkid Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	you can check out nukabe has nice lookin ones...

01-16-2008, 10:58 AM	#12
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Front on the nukabes wouldn't make it out the bumper, with out adding metal to it. I think something custom is going to be the easiest and cheapest way to go __________________

01-16-2008, 12:03 PM	#13
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 36 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	seriously, you can make front and rear tow hooks for under 20 bucks if you do it right. my advice would be to make them and L shade so they wrap around the bumper beam. so theyre pushing the bumper beam instead of pulling on a very small section of it. but from a style stand point, id say make them all run verticle, because it looks better. i dont know if theyre any advantage to having your tow hooks verticle or horizontal, but i think verticle looks better. idk, just throwing it out there GL and post up pics of watever you do so i can get more ideas for mine. __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

01-16-2008, 12:18 PM	#15
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Did someone say Peter North? Mmm. He's my hero... Well next to Lex Steel. Er wait... I thought we were talking about tow hooks? __________________

01-16-2008, 12:20 PM	#16
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it wasnt exactly HIS thread but his name came to mind first....http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...t=5th+tow+hook and i think its because he was quoted as saying something along the lines of "the s-chassis was a sports car, which is why it came with tow hooks at all"

01-16-2008, 12:23 PM	#19
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://www.more-japan.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1 here ya go....I had a SARD one on my last 240 fit fine

01-16-2008, 03:01 PM	#20
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pics of tow hooks that you had? __________________

01-16-2008, 05:18 PM	#21
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	the nams one is nice bc it doesnt tear ur bumper up just scrapes up ur hood __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-16-2008, 09:43 PM	#23
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ebay, steel tow hook for a 2nd gen dsm bolted and welded to the frame rail... the hook doesn't stick out at all.. its perfect not obnoxious, and its very much needed since towing my car from the front was imposable before this. plus tow hook = race car! duuuuuu __________________

01-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#25
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Yeah I'm going to guess those rails are just going to bend with the weight of a car __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

01-17-2008, 01:02 AM	#26
SnakeKack Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Age: 37 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	^ HAHAHAHA! I might buy one.

01-17-2008, 01:04 AM	#27
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 37 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	^^ NOOOOOO WAYYYYYY! Just pure comedy! __________________ MADE IN JAPAN

01-17-2008, 02:59 AM	#28
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Why? More tow hooks, more bitches. __________________

01-17-2008, 08:21 AM	#29
karmakaze Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: maryville tn Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just remove my bumper if i need to tow my car.

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