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Recent content by PGBarkley

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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Well...it's a start. Decided to use a short length of steel u-channel extrusion to the bumper mount on the chassis side and have the tow hook bolted to it. Not exactly wild about 5/16" bolts for hardware, but they're Grade 8. Required minimal trimming of the front bumper cover, and the plan...
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    Post your tow strap/hook setup

    That single point hardware mount makes me cringe, not knowing what the metal composition is. If it didn't fail at first use, I certainly wouldn't reuse it. Judging by the pictures, I think it would work best to either rotate the mount tab 180* or mount it on the bolt above and then follow the...
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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Thank you for the link! I'll get to reading it now...and as others stated earlier, my main concern is to ensure that it's mounted with proper hardware but also in a way that it's not going to cause further damage to the car if it's being used.EDIT: That thread is actually what came up on the...
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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Looks like it does the job...since I'm running a standard crash bar I'm going to be limited with my options and after inspecting the way the bumper mounts to the chassis, I'm almost positive I'm going to have to cut into the front bumper cover. I had hoped to have some material down low to...
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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Agreed. It's a universal hook with two mount holes and I plan to include a strap to tie in the backside of whatever I mount it to. I figured I'd put it out there for anyone who may have an existing solution, but I think I'll be able to get something pulled together (no pun intended).
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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Agreed. Mostly concerned about the mount and ensuring it will be in a solid place that can withstand that kind of acute pull force if needed. I'm not wild about the idea of cutting a hole into the bumper, but I may not have a choice. Ideally, I'd like it to mount as close as I can to where...
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    (Ideal) Tow Hook locations

    Hey y'all, Seeing as how most Google search results for 'foxbody tow hook install' comes back with something that is 98% of the time drag-chassis related, I figured I would ask if any forum members here have a preferred location/method for mounting their tow hooks for road racing before I go...
  8. PGBarkley

    Member Introductions - Introduce Yourself

    Evening y'all...new guy out of the ATL area with a foxbody. I've been using it for HPDE activities and the occasional Fri nights at the drag strip. Currently doing some setup work for the 2024 season and it looks like the foxbody section on here could use a little activity so hopefully I'll be...
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