Nismo Tow Hook

Rusty · 09-25-2012, 09:59 PM

I wanted/needed a tow hook for the Nismo. Seeing that nobody sold one FOR the Nismo. I did the next best thing. I bought one for the 370z and modded it to fit the Nismo.

I got it from these guys. And this is what it looks like installed. Too short.

AutoTecknic Aluminum Tow Hook - Nissan 350Z

Rusty · 09-25-2012, 10:01 PM

So I got a local machine shop to make me a longer thread shaft. It's 2 1/4" longer.

Rusty · 09-25-2012, 10:04 PM

And this is what it looks like installed.

cdoxp800 · 09-25-2012, 10:23 PM

I was just looking to do the same thing. How much did they charge you?

DEpointfive0 · 09-25-2012, 10:49 PM

Why didn't you have them cut it, add a spacer and reweld it? I'm sure that would be cheaper, and if they can weld worth a damn, it shouldn't be weakened...

Rusty · 09-25-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800

I was just looking to do the same thing. How much did they charge you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Why didn't you have them cut it, add a spacer and reweld it? I'm sure that would be cheaper, and if they can weld worth a damn, it shouldn't be weakened...

The company I work for does business with that shop. So they took care of me.

chops · 09-25-2012, 11:32 PM

whats wrong with the stock one? that flappy one makes me feel like everytime i stop and accelerate, it'll fling and hit the grill..eventually wearing some dents into it. no?

Rusty · 09-26-2012, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

whats wrong with the stock one? that flappy one makes me feel like everytime i stop and accelerate, it'll fling and hit the grill..eventually wearing some dents into it. no?

I'm "Ballin".

You can adjust the tension on it with a set screw so that it does flop.

fuct · 09-26-2012, 08:01 AM

i did something similar with my stillen bracket but had my shop cut it and make it 3-1/4" longer.

phohman · 09-26-2012, 08:36 AM

I purchased this coupling nut and cut some all-thread for my extention. It's in my album if U don't see the Pic

jcosta79 · 09-26-2012, 11:49 AM

Next time you take a picture of your shiny bumper, please put on some pants.

Thank you.

Armhunter · 09-26-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

Next time you take a picture of your shiny bumper, please put on some pants.

Thank you.

LOL..

I just got a coupling nut and extended mine..

fuct · 10-01-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

Next time you take a picture of your shiny bumper, please put on some pants.

Thank you.

anhdat503 · 10-18-2012, 12:17 AM

yea it Too short i want it longer

Rusty · 10-18-2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

Next time you take a picture of your shiny bumper, please put on some pants.

Thank you.

Just realized what you was talking about. LMAO.

I was getting ready to jump into the hot tub with GF.

But I wanted to take the pictures before it did that.

09-25-2012, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 20	I was just looking to do the same thing. How much did they charge you? __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

09-25-2012, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Why didn't you have them cut it, add a spacer and reweld it? I'm sure that would be cheaper, and if they can weld worth a damn, it shouldn't be weakened... Wonka2581 likes this.

09-26-2012, 08:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I purchased this coupling nut and cut some all-thread for my extention. It's in my album if U don't see the Pic __________________ 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

09-26-2012, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	Next time you take a picture of your shiny bumper, please put on some pants. Thank you. kenchan, JARblue, NismoZ70 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-18-2012, 12:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 14	yea it Too short i want it longer __________________ Injen IntakesHKS Hi-Power Ti ExhaustTein LoweringStillen Sway BarsSPC Front & RearBlack Door HandleBlackOut TailLightsNismo CF Shift KnobCF Hood StrutsCF Cubby DoorCF Shifter TrimCF Radiator CoverCF Brake Fluid Cover & Battery Cover

09-25-2012, 11:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	whats wrong with the stock one? that flappy one makes me feel like everytime i stop and accelerate, it'll fling and hit the grill..eventually wearing some dents into it. no?

09-26-2012, 08:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	i did something similar with my stillen bracket but had my shop cut it and make it 3-1/4" longer.

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