Front Tow Hook Question

Gungrave · 11-27-2012, 09:48 AM

So I found other tow hooks for the 2010 Z. One actually is still the GTM, but it's like $100+. I found a generic one on eBay for like $30 and I just need to know if it'llfit in the screw hole. Does anyone know the mm of the screw for the front tow hook? Oh and I'd be getting it purely for looks so I'm good with getting the cheap generic one lol. Thanks

russmanZ34 · 11-27-2012, 09:59 AM

I have actually purchased both. The GTM tow hook is worth the extra $$ in my opinion. If your buying the $30 from a site like eBay you can always contact the seller like I did to make sure it will fit. I have 2 red ones. The cheaper one actually turned pink after about 8 months because it was anodized aluminum. The GTM is powdercoated and will virtually never fade. I hope this helps in your decision making.

phohman · 11-27-2012, 10:22 AM

The thread size is 12x1.75 on my towhook (same cheapo from ebay) works well. I have added a coupling nut as an extension (as shown in my album) for the Nismo bumper.

VDC_OFF · 11-27-2012, 10:42 AM

I heard the cheapy ones break when actually towed.

edub370 · 11-27-2012, 02:01 PM

plus u look like the "because race car" guy at car meets with a tow hook hangin out

Apoc370z · 11-27-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

plus u look like the "because race car" guy at car meets with a tow hook hangin out

Actually i thought of getting one myself. With the bumper i have, i rather have the tow hook instead of the ugly and exposed tow hook mount

Osiris · 11-27-2012, 02:51 PM

i have this one....and i have also proven it to be functional and it didn't break!

XwChriswX · 11-28-2012, 02:05 AM

I purchased the $40 eBay hook, which did come in a "JDM" anodized red (= pink). Had it powdercoated red to match my calipers for suuuuuuper cheap thanks to Mike The Powdercoater here on the forum.

Actually used it to be towed and it worked like a champ.

Gungrave · 11-28-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by russmanZ34

I have actually purchased both. The GTM tow hook is worth the extra $$ in my opinion. If your buying the $30 from a site like eBay you can always contact the seller like I did to make sure it will fit. I have 2 red ones. The cheaper one actually turned pink after about 8 months because it was anodized aluminum. The GTM is powdercoated and will virtually never fade. I hope this helps in your decision making.

Thanks, but unless I can find one 'gold' in color then I'd get it powdercoated in that color. I'd rather get the GTM, but $150 is alot compared to $30 - $50. Yes I'm a cheap *** lol. I'm assuming the anodized aluminum is able to be powdercoated too right? lol

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Originally Posted by phohman

The thread size is 12x1.75 on my towhook (same cheapo from ebay) works well. I have added a coupling nut as an extension (as shown in my album) for the Nismo bumper.

Cool, goody. I shall be writing that down

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

I heard the cheapy ones break when actually towed.

It'll never be utilized for towing, it'll be completely for show. Kinda figured the cheap one would essentially dissentigrate if so lol.

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Originally Posted by edub370

plus u look like the "because race car" guy at car meets with a tow hook hangin out

Lol. True, but I'm going for a specific look. Once I'm done with the car it'll be what I call subtley elegant lol.

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Originally Posted by Osiris

i have this one....and i have also proven it to be functional and it didn't break!

Thanks. This one may actually end up being the winner

Well this one, but 'gold' in color.

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I purchased the $40 eBay hook, which did come in a "JDM" anodized red (= pink). Had it powdercoated red to match my calipers for suuuuuuper cheap thanks to Mike The Powdercoater here on the forum.

Actually used it to be towed and it worked like a champ.

I may very well be taking the same route as you with powdercoating, unless I can find a gold one.

ddot196 · 11-28-2012, 07:58 PM

Yea just buy a cheap one and powdercoat it. Bam. Done.

Zoren 370 · 11-28-2012, 08:10 PM

How much to have it powdercoated?

Verbal21 · 11-29-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much to have it powdercoated?

Yeah, I'd like to know too.

XwChriswX · 11-29-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gungrave

Thanks, but unless I can find one 'gold' in color then I'd get it powdercoated in that color. I'd rather get the GTM, but $150 is alot compared to $30 - $50. Yes I'm a cheap *** lol. I'm assuming the anodized aluminum is able to be powdercoated too right? lol

Yes it can be.

It'll never be utilized for towing, it'll be completely for show. Kinda figured the cheap one would essentially dissentigrate if so lol.

Then there's no reason to pay $100-150 more just because some companies logo is on it... just sayin.

I may very well be taking the same route as you with powdercoating, unless I can find a gold one.

Haven't seen very many gold ones for sale, and I can't trust the "gold" look of the JDM yellow, just the same as you can't trust the "red" look of JDM red. So PC is the best route.

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much to have it powdercoated?

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Originally Posted by Verbal21

Yeah, I'd like to know too.

Shoot a PM to Mike: Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: Mike here on the forum, or click his link in my sigi.

scruffydog · 04-02-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phohman

The thread size is 12x1.75 on my towhook (same cheapo from ebay) works well. I have added a coupling nut as an extension (as shown in my album) for the Nismo bumper.

You sure about that? M12x1.75 seems very small...I believe it's in the M24 range.

zmanelite · 12-17-2013, 10:13 AM

how about these ??

https://www.getnrg.com/products/exte...-straps?page=1

11-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gungrave Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 130 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 1164	Front Tow Hook Question So I found other tow hooks for the 2010 Z. One actually is still the GTM, but it's like $100+. I found a generic one on eBay for like $30 and I just need to know if it'llfit in the screw hole. Does anyone know the mm of the screw for the front tow hook? Oh and I'd be getting it purely for looks so I'm good with getting the cheap generic one lol. Thanks

11-27-2012, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	The thread size is 12x1.75 on my towhook (same cheapo from ebay) works well. I have added a coupling nut as an extension (as shown in my album) for the Nismo bumper. __________________ INGEN CAI BERK HFC Z1 SS BRAKE LINES ICHIBA 15mm SPACERS 25 ROW OIL COOLER Z1 ENGINE UNDERSHROUD COVER Z1 AKEBONO ROTORS QUAIFE DIFF w NISMO DIFF COVER WHITELINE BUSHINGS

11-27-2012, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I heard the cheapy ones break when actually towed. omm370z likes this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	plus u look like the "because race car" guy at car meets with a tow hook hangin out TenaciousZ and logenl7 like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	i have this one....and i have also proven it to be functional and it didn't break! GSS138 likes this. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

11-27-2012, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
russmanZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: k hilngkbhmisrfjlk Posts: 28 Drives: 3f Rep Power: 14	I have actually purchased both. The GTM tow hook is worth the extra $$ in my opinion. If your buying the $30 from a site like eBay you can always contact the seller like I did to make sure it will fit. I have 2 red ones. The cheaper one actually turned pink after about 8 months because it was anodized aluminum. The GTM is powdercoated and will virtually never fade. I hope this helps in your decision making.

11-28-2012, 02:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I purchased the $40 eBay hook, which did come in a "JDM" anodized red (= pink). Had it powdercoated red to match my calipers for suuuuuuper cheap thanks to Mike The Powdercoater here on the forum. Actually used it to be towed and it worked like a champ. ZCarMan likes this. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-28-2012, 07:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
ddot196 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 SR 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Yea just buy a cheap one and powdercoat it. Bam. Done.

11-28-2012, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	How much to have it powdercoated?

12-17-2013, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
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