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Jengah 03-26-2022 01:38 PM

Tow Hook Options
 
Has anyone found a quality, folding tow hook alternative to the premium ones like Rennline, Raceseng, and Brey Krause offer? If I have to spend $125-$200 I will, but are there any quality functional options you all have found or all all the cheaper (read $20-$30) eBay/Amazon/JDM options just cheap aluminum junk that will snap if put under stress?

EVOMMM 03-26-2022 04:40 PM

Same here let us know if you find out

Fishah 03-26-2022 06:48 PM

The cheap tow hooks will snap, yes. I have seen dozens snapped.

Jengah 03-26-2022 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by Fishah (Post 18052702)
The cheap tow hooks will snap, yes. I have seen dozens snapped.

Thank you for the confirmation.

hbdunn 03-26-2022 08:48 PM

I use the one that came with the car. Took the one from the Boxster and use it for the rear. Can’t imagine any of the aftermarket ones being stronger.

EVOMMM 03-26-2022 09:40 PM

I have a cup car bumper with a cut out for a retractable tow hook and the factory tow hook as well so I was looking for options as well

Slopeslider 03-26-2022 10:56 PM

The rennline tow hook is great and worth the money. Sometimes they have discounts around the holidays.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...585a613fb.jpeg

TexSquirrel 03-27-2022 12:50 AM

I got a towhook out of a BMW SUV.
It’s the same thread/pitch as a Porsche hook but much longer. (BMW cars are different)
I’ve painted it red on the end, and was able to add a GoPro Mount.
My plan is to use it on the front.
For the rear, I‘ve drilled a hole in the black plastic license plate holder.
2 license plate screws removed and the plate comes off and I can install the original Porsche tow hook in back.

TexSquirrel 03-27-2022 12:55 AM

VW - Lexus - BMW cars - Porsche - BMW SUV

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...bdffbd149.jpeg

TexSquirrel 03-27-2022 12:58 AM

BMW makes the best towhooks.
They have to, they’re going to be used more than any other manufacturer! :D

Flyfishnick 03-27-2022 01:33 AM


Originally Posted by TexSquirrel (Post 18053166)
BMW makes the best towhooks.
They have to, they’re going to be used more than any other manufacturer! :D

I gotta tell that to my Indy. He's a BMW fanatic, lol..... I love it!

TexSquirrel 03-27-2022 02:06 AM

My BMW 135i had to be towed home broken way too many times in the 3 years I owned it.
I bought a second towhook so I could keep the original in the tool kit, and have another in the glovebox ready to install.
I kept the spare one and it’s in my towhook collection.
The 135i was lots of fun, but plagued by electrical issues.

Randyg308 03-27-2022 06:30 AM

i have a rennline for sale,with an extra sticker,mint condition!......$65.00
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9b0a1a3954.jpg


Jengah 03-27-2022 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by Randyg308 (Post 18053279)
i have a rennline for sale,with an extra sticker,mint condition!......$65.00
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9b0a1a3954.jpg

I'll take it! PM sent.


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