Rear Tow Hook? (Similar to Nismo Turnkey)
 

So I'm aware that the 370z stock does not have a place to mount a rear tow hook, but me being a track addict, I would like to someday install one.

I'm in the process of converting to a Nismo body kit. I already have the front bumper and side skirts and soon to acquire a rear bumper. And while i'm at it I would like to take advantage of this time to cut neccessary holes, etc to mount a rear tow hook like the Nismo 370z Turnkey as shown.

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Has anyone tried or have installed a rear tow hook? Can someone let me know where would be a good place to mount it? I can custom fabricate something but I'd like to know where's a good location to weld or bolt it to.

Anyone have a picture of a 370z without a rear bumper?

Thanks!

The Z does have a place to install the a tow hook in the rear, under the square panel in the rear bumper.

Really? Is it the cover above the rear reflector light?

Actually I was wrong. There is nothing under there. Typically there is but for whatever reason there is a square but no threads behind it.

There are however two tie downs that are in the back under each side but the manual says they shouldn't be used for towing. I bet you those back tie downs could be used to get you out of a tire wall however, which is pretty much the only reason they might tow you from the rear.

Yea, I didn't think that cover was for the tow hook. My intention is to try not use those 2 tie downs for towing purposes. If possible, is like to install a dedicated tow hooks like the turnkey one. I just need to know a good solid spot to install it.

Is it safe to assume that nobody has one installed one?

I believe it is a tow hook but in japan only.... we just don't have the bar threaded... you could easily take the crash bar off and have one welded a piece and thread it...?

anyone know the thread / pitch (i.e. M10) for our front Tow Hook? I'm trying to custom fab one myself.

Check out this post on a 350z site. It has the thread and pitch and has some good ideas as well.

Our front tow hook is M24.

robispec's rear tow hook..

Just did some more fact finding and you are right. Newer Nissans moved to M24.

Thanks Martin and DR. Great info! I will post pictures when I end up making one for my rear.

Or just don't hit $hit :)

this is how it is attached on the Nismo RC. i dont know if there is anything attached to where it mounts on the stock car tho



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