Rear Tow Hook? (Similar to Nismo Turnkey)

scruffydog · 12-26-2012, 01:51 PM

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.

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!

DR_ · 12-26-2012, 01:56 PM

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

scruffydog · 12-26-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

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?

DR_ · 12-26-2012, 02:05 PM

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.

DR_ · 12-26-2012, 02:13 PM

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.

scruffydog · 12-26-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

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?

martin82 · 12-26-2012, 08:02 PM

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...?

scruffydog · 12-28-2012, 10:59 AM

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

DR_ · 12-28-2012, 11:59 AM

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

takjak2 · 12-28-2012, 12:32 PM

Our front tow hook is M24.

martin82 · 12-28-2012, 12:49 PM

robispec's rear tow hook..

DR_ · 12-28-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Our front tow hook is M24.

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

scruffydog · 12-29-2012, 09:07 AM

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

cossie1600 · 12-29-2012, 09:43 AM

Or just don't hit $hit

redhoundracer · 12-30-2012, 09:22 AM

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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12-26-2012, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	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. 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!

12-26-2012, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	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...? scruffydog likes this.

12-28-2012, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Check out this post on a 350z site. It has the thread and pitch and has some good ideas as well. scruffydog and GaleForce like this.

12-28-2012, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	Our front tow hook is M24. scruffydog likes this. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

12-29-2012, 09:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Thanks Martin and DR. Great info! I will post pictures when I end up making one for my rear. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

12-26-2012, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	The Z does have a place to install the a tow hook in the rear, under the square panel in the rear bumper.

12-26-2012, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	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.

12-26-2012, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	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.

12-28-2012, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	anyone know the thread / pitch (i.e. M10) for our front Tow Hook? I'm trying to custom fab one myself.

12-29-2012, 09:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Or just don't hit $hit

12-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
redhoundracer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lebanon Posts: 7 Drives: 05 G35 6mt Rep Power: 13	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 2012-12-28_14-21-55_248.jpg 2012-12-28_14-22-12_834.jpg 2012-12-28_14-22-04_634.jpg 2012-12-28_14-22-29_13.jpg

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