Rear tow hook?

wh1te370z · 05-23-2011, 01:10 PM

So searched a little and couldnt find anything about it. Yesterday i was at my buddies motorcross track and some kids quad broke down. So me being the funny guy i am decided i wanted to tow it w my car lol. So i take my tow hook out of the trunk go to put it in the place that i thought the tow hook would go (being the little square thing about the fake light on the rear bumper) and nothing.. Just metal and no threads of any sort. So my question is... Did i miss something? or so we not have a spot for the tow hook in the rear?

cossie1600 · 05-23-2011, 01:17 PM

nothing there

wh1te370z · 05-23-2011, 01:19 PM

So why the heck is that there?

chops · 05-23-2011, 02:07 PM

its a rear fog light hole..

kenchan · 05-23-2011, 02:09 PM

you have to drill your own hole.

the actual pull loop is on the driver side.

BuckeyeZ · 05-23-2011, 02:50 PM

The two hook on the back of the vehicle is a metal bracket attached to the body. Look underneath and on the driver side you will see the black loop. The tow hook you are talking about screws into the front of the vehicle on the passenger side on the grille opening behind the black plastic cover. Check your owners manual for diagrams.

brucelidat · 01-04-2012, 05:10 PM

The manual says that black loop is for tie downs and should not be used for towing. The manual says that when towing the vehicle, the rear wheels should not be on the ground, but they supply us with no rear tow hook, what the hell? We just have to hope the tower has a dolly to place under our rear wheels while it's being towed from the front?

kenchan · 01-04-2012, 05:20 PM

huh, that's odd. i wonder if the tiedown can be used to pull the car short distance (a few yards) so that one could flat bed it?

brucelidat · 01-04-2012, 05:22 PM

I found this on ebay. It says it can supposedly fit the 370z. Has anyone tried something like this? if so, where doe sit attach to our cars?

Universal JDM Red Front Tow Hook + Rear Tow Hook Towing Kit SR20DET KA24DE SR20 | eBay

brucelidat · 01-04-2012, 05:24 PM

Also saw these. Anyone know anything about these rear tow hooks and our cars? Some tracks require front and rear tow hooks so it got me looking into it.

2010 Nissan 370z Universal Tow Hook - TruckChamp.com

kenchan · 01-04-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucelidat

I found this on ebay. It says it can supposedly fit the 370z. Has anyone tried something like this? if so, where doe sit attach to our cars?

Universal JDM Red Front Tow Hook + Rear Tow Hook Towing Kit SR20DET KA24DE SR20 | eBay

yah, but these usually mount to the 'tie down's you mentioned.... if one's not suppose to use that for towing not sure if you want to put that on there.

well, for decoration im sure it's okay...

brucelidat · 01-04-2012, 05:27 PM

hmm, I think i will give my local dealership a call just to see if they know anything (probably not)

TypeOne · 01-04-2012, 05:40 PM

So there is nothing behind that eh...?

kenchan · 01-04-2012, 05:41 PM

nope.

TypeOne · 01-04-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

nope.

Stupid.

05-23-2011, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 16	Rear tow hook? So searched a little and couldnt find anything about it. Yesterday i was at my buddies motorcross track and some kids quad broke down. So me being the funny guy i am decided i wanted to tow it w my car lol. So i take my tow hook out of the trunk go to put it in the place that i thought the tow hook would go (being the little square thing about the fake light on the rear bumper) and nothing.. Just metal and no threads of any sort. So my question is... Did i miss something? or so we not have a spot for the tow hook in the rear? __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

05-23-2011, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 16	So why the heck is that there? __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

05-23-2011, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 65	The two hook on the back of the vehicle is a metal bracket attached to the body. Look underneath and on the driver side you will see the black loop. The tow hook you are talking about screws into the front of the vehicle on the passenger side on the grille opening behind the black plastic cover. Check your owners manual for diagrams. __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

01-04-2012, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	The manual says that black loop is for tie downs and should not be used for towing. The manual says that when towing the vehicle, the rear wheels should not be on the ground, but they supply us with no rear tow hook, what the hell? We just have to hope the tower has a dolly to place under our rear wheels while it's being towed from the front? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-04-2012, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	I found this on ebay. It says it can supposedly fit the 370z. Has anyone tried something like this? if so, where doe sit attach to our cars? Universal JDM Red Front Tow Hook + Rear Tow Hook Towing Kit SR20DET KA24DE SR20 \| eBay __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-23-2011, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	nothing there

05-23-2011, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	its a rear fog light hole..

05-23-2011, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you have to drill your own hole. the actual pull loop is on the driver side.

01-04-2012, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, that's odd. i wonder if the tiedown can be used to pull the car short distance (a few yards) so that one could flat bed it?

01-04-2012, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Also saw these. Anyone know anything about these rear tow hooks and our cars? Some tracks require front and rear tow hooks so it got me looking into it. 2010 Nissan 370z Universal Tow Hook - TruckChamp.com __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-04-2012, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	hmm, I think i will give my local dealership a call just to see if they know anything (probably not) __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-04-2012, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	So there is nothing behind that eh...?

01-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nope.

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