jkgts1 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hey guys for some reason when i do a search for "tow hook" or "tow point" i get zero results. Anyway ive been reading that the factory "tow points" are actually hold down points for transport. So, im a little reluctant to use this as a tow point. Im affraid that if i dont get a straight pull, that i might bend the chassis. What are some thoughts on this? What is everyone using and how is it working? I mainly want to use it to winch up into the trailer if needed and incase i get squirly at the track and need to be pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Read your manual, see them used as tow point with rope. Solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 http://www.zccjdm.com/catalog.php/azcarbum/dt93256/Customized_240z_280z_Parts_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Tow hooks for use at the race track or pulling the car out of a snow bank are typically offset. You are not likely to bend the frame with a reasonably straight pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have a question regarding which hooks I would order from ZCCJDM for an early 74 260Z? I am assuming the mounting would be the same as the 240Z but I could be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) That sounds correct; however, I believe the front hooks may be the same for either application. I'd recommend calling to ZCC just to make sure. (As an FYI, I ordered the 280Z hooks for my late '74 260 and they're quite nice...very sturdy and fit fine.) P.S. If they're out of stock, these are nothing that you couldn't fab your self out of some decent flat bar and angle iron. Edited August 13, 2013 by jhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 YES! Pull straight. What's "straight" again...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have a question regarding which hooks I would order from ZCCJDM for an early 74 260Z? I am assuming the mounting would be the same as the 240Z but I could be wrong? That sounds correct; however, I believe the front hooks may be the same for either application. I'd recommend calling to ZCC just to make sure. (As an FYI, I ordered the 280Z hooks for my late '74 260 and they're quite nice...very sturdy and fit fine.) P.S. If they're out of stock, these are nothing that you couldn't fab your self out of some decent flat bar and angle iron. The tow hooks for the 240Z and 280Z are different. We learned that the hard way. Somehow we ended up with the 280Z type and it won't fit the 240Z so I made my own. The difference seems to be related to the changes for safety bumper fitment. Since the 260Z had both you should look at the bumper mounts to very which type your car has. A call to the supplier is a good idea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thx for clarifying that, beermanpete. That's an interesting installation for the front hook....had not seen that previously. Good idea for an alternate mounting position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for the input on the questions I had, I will definitely get in touch with him at ZCC before ordering. He has been good in the past. I'm adding a front spoiler so the factory tie down mounts will be useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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