tow hook

[SVTJON87]

ok I'm not sure if this should be in aesthetics but i don't know were to put it. ok you know how they sell rear tow hooks for ricers? well i want one for the svt. not for looks (i would paint it black) but for the just in case factor. i was thinking it could bolt onto the existing tow hooks in the rear (are they strong enough?). and it would come just below the bumper. i bought a tow strap for our SUV last year. but i bet if you hook the strap up to the hook and pull your going to rip the bumper off. any input on this? i know i would have to make it myself.

 

[Reebs]

When I bought my SVT with a blown clutch, I brought my tools and pulled the front bumper to prevent it from getting messed up. I towed it with just a tow strap behind my dads SUV.

 

[SVTJON87]

well if i get stuck in the snow im not gunna want to pull the bumper. lol

 

[Reebs]

well if i get stuck in the snow im not gunna want to pull the bumper. lol

I actually towed another SVT I bought with the tow strap through the lower mesh area on the front bumper. Just popped out the mesh and hooked it up to the subframe or something down there. I can't really remember what I hooked it up to but it was a solid hook up!

 

[SVTJON87]

ok thanks reebs, but "if" i made a tow hook for the rear. would the existing tow bar mounts be strong enough?

 

[Reebs]

ok thanks reebs, but "if" i made a tow hook for the rear. would the existing tow bar mounts be strong enough?

Yes, they are plenty strong enough. And I was just trying to give you some options earlier in case you get stranded. You have a good idea for the tow hook and I wasn't trying to discourage you from going that route!

 

[SVTJON87]

o i never thought you were. thank you for all your help. much appreciated. you may just save me from using a tow truck for the just in case factor. cheap insurance. if i make one this spring ill post pics up.

 

[mattsBLK99cSVT]

When I bought my SVT with a blown clutch, I brought my tools and pulled the front bumper to prevent it from getting messed up. I towed it with just a tow strap behind my dads SUV.

lol i did that with my blown up taurus my dad towed me to the junk yard, that was the weirdest expierence ever being towed in a non functioning car with no p/s brakes etc..

 

[Reebs]

lol i did that with my blown up taurus my dad towed me to the junk yard, that was the weirdest expierence ever being towed in a non functioning car with no p/s brakes etc..

Yes, it is an experience. Awhile back when I had my escort, it died 3 hours from home when I was on vacation. My dad then brought his explorer and towed me down the freeway the whole way home at 70mph and only 5 ft from his bumper! Pretty scary when you don't have power brakes or steering. I really really had to pay attention! Also, when using a tow rope like that, the car being towed is supposed to stop the car towing... and that was not easy to stop a 4 or 5,000 pound suv along with the weight of my car all on small disc front brakes and rear drum brakes. And of course no power brakes too! :crazy: We actually didn't use a real tow rope... we only had weak tie down straps that kept breaking when we accidently jolted them! Ahhh.... the dumb things we did.