Since I'm a newby here (and won't take delivery of my gt for a couple weeks) I am unsure if any or all gt's left the factory equipped with the front detachable tow hook. I would like to be equipped for any circumstances that may arise when I pick my car up. Thanks !
gt tow hook
- Thread starter Cobraguy
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PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
The tow hook is standard equipment, and is stored in the top of the tire pump in the trunk. And the hook is LEFT handed threads.
AJB
GT
Be sure to obtain it either with the car or from the dealer... I have used mine at least 15 times in the 5 years I have owned my FGT.
AJB andy
AJB andy
Kingman
GT Owner
You should also be aware that the tow hook should NOT be used to tie your GT down for transport. A few people have posted here that their cars have been damaged this way. ............and it was an expensive fix.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Also in the "boot" along with the tow hook, you should find:
- a tire inflater 'kit'
- a trickle charger in a black leather pouch
- a car cover in a 'bag
- and a front license plate bracket
The latter you'd hafta DRILL HOLES IN YOUR GT to use...so, most here would recommend that you opt for the aftermarket 'holder that screws into the car's tow hook eye instead - IF you plan to actually mount a front plate at all, that is.
- a tire inflater 'kit'
- a trickle charger in a black leather pouch
- a car cover in a 'bag
- and a front license plate bracket
The latter you'd hafta DRILL HOLES IN YOUR GT to use...so, most here would recommend that you opt for the aftermarket 'holder that screws into the car's tow hook eye instead - IF you plan to actually mount a front plate at all, that is.
tow hook, etc
Thanks gents....much appreciated! It is very clear to me that if you are a gt owner, you MUST be a forum member !!:biggrin
Thanks gents....much appreciated! It is very clear to me that if you are a gt owner, you MUST be a forum member !!:biggrin
2112
Blue/white 06'
Live dangerously :biggrin. It is a non-moving violation....worth not messing up your car.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
'No argument there at all. I flat out REFUSED to stick a front plate on #1079. 'Didn't wanna block the air flow to the radiator. 'Figgered' if I got nailed for that I would just consider it another "GT tax".
(And, yes, Clinton, Sam, Mike, et al, I KNOW the car was never really at risk for wunna those tkts 'cause it never left the garage. I know. I know. I know...:rolleyes :tongue)
2112
Blue/white 06'
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Yeeeeeeew shuddup, too, '12!
(Incidently, I have been toying with the idea of getting another one for about the last year or so...)
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
2112
Blue/white 06'
Isn't there a nice low mile red car down here near lake Tapps for sale by a forum member? :secret:
No, it's only for towing when stuck off track like the front hook. It is stout though as it is in the frame end where the bumper support once resided.
Ed
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Given your description, my guess is it could very well BE used for tie down purposes w/o any neg. consequences if one chose to do so. Buuuuut, who knows... :cheers
I'd say you might be very wrong about this EP as, 1) the direction of force applied to the hook can be very different and; 2) tie down forces can easily exceed the weight of the car which is the cause of failure of the OEM front hook. In the case of 1), a typical extraction pull is along a vector largely parallel to the attachment point - where, depending on design, the rear hook may be adequate. In a tie-down situation, the force could be very near to perpendicular and where the hook may or may not be adequate. In the case of 2), the OEM hooks at the front of the car would fail (the nose of the car would come off) when the operator would tie the car down to the flatbed and then use the on-board winch (typically rated at about 10,000-12,000lbs) to winch on the front tow hook. You could likely hang the car vertically by the front tow hook, but you cannot expect to hang 5 cars off the same hook.
Superfly
HERITAGE GT OWNER
For us here in Alberta, like Cobraguy and me, there is no need for a front plate, in fact, unless you order custom plates, you only get one!! I hope that never changes.
front plate
Yes Superfly...we are fortunate that a front plate is currently not required:thumbsup...HOWEVER there have been some discussions taking place in the last few years at the provincial level regarding revisiting the legislation:thumbsdow. Another massive waste of time and resources imo. I have a number of ticket payment stubs from back in the day when the plate law was in effect and was vigorously enforced ( at least in the southern part of the province). I refused to plate any of my cars back then and def paid the price...but I felt it was well worth it and if the law is reinstated...well ...I guess I'll get my wallet out again!:ack:ack
Yes Superfly...we are fortunate that a front plate is currently not required:thumbsup...HOWEVER there have been some discussions taking place in the last few years at the provincial level regarding revisiting the legislation:thumbsdow. Another massive waste of time and resources imo. I have a number of ticket payment stubs from back in the day when the plate law was in effect and was vigorously enforced ( at least in the southern part of the province). I refused to plate any of my cars back then and def paid the price...but I felt it was well worth it and if the law is reinstated...well ...I guess I'll get my wallet out again!:ack:ack
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
If your buying decision and timing is like the driving experience of your last FGT - I'll be long dead before you have another FGT in the garage.....