Question on design of tow hook? EDIT: Probem Solved
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Question on design of tow hook? EDIT: Probem Solved
if there are any engineers/fabricators out there, I need your help.
i need to design/fabricate a tow hook piece that will work with my existing bumper.
here's a picture of the OEM tow hook location
my front bumper covers the OEM location. I basically need to drop the tow hook location down. Not sure how far, but let's say 4 inches to get to an opening in the front bumper.
i figure a simple design is best. want to avoid having to cut into the front bumper
here's my question:
1- what metal and how thick to ensure the piece doesn't bend when the car is actully being towed? since I imagine there will be a lot of stress on the metal.
2- can i get some contacts to where i would get a piece like this made?
3- do you have any better ideas?
thank you,
vinh
i need to design/fabricate a tow hook piece that will work with my existing bumper.
here's a picture of the OEM tow hook location
my front bumper covers the OEM location. I basically need to drop the tow hook location down. Not sure how far, but let's say 4 inches to get to an opening in the front bumper.
i figure a simple design is best. want to avoid having to cut into the front bumper
here's my question:
1- what metal and how thick to ensure the piece doesn't bend when the car is actully being towed? since I imagine there will be a lot of stress on the metal.
2- can i get some contacts to where i would get a piece like this made?
3- do you have any better ideas?
thank you,
vinh
Last edited by drsifu1; 01-05-2008 at 11:16 PM.
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I would have the adapter overlap the OE attachment and the "bumper" front. The force of a forward pull with the adapter is different than a straight pull from the OE location. As for material I would use similar material and thickness to the original as well. Unless you are looking to do "yanks" instead of a pull or drag I can't see it need ing to be heavy duty. I know that many race cars use 5/16" to 1/4" steel. Sorry i can't help anymore than that.
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