Cooltech Tow Hook Users!

[VoodooBoss]

Just curious if anyone has used a different bolt and hook with their setup? My front hook is now pink and I'm not wild about all the moving parts on the Chinese sourced hooks. I've been looking at BMW hooks and may buy a set. Here's what I'm looking at:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171774691563?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



I also like the larger nut face on this hook.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261461516867?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



@ArizonaBOSS
@Grant 302
@Moto
@LS110

 

[Don in Virginia]

Mine turned pinkish also. I bought a new hook off eBay that says it fits BMWs since they are the same thread.

 

[Grant 302]

Mine went from red to pink to 'clear'. Just plasti-dipped it white.

Just got a similar hook to the one you're suggesting.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Mine went from red to pink to 'clear'. Just plasti-dipped it white.

Just got a similar hook to the one you're suggesting.

The BMW OEM piece? If so does it fit properly?

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Also interested to know.

 

[Wingrider]

I've read in other forums this works. I'll try and recall where I saw them.

 

[Grant 302]

The BMW OEM piece? If so does it fit properly?

I mean just *bought* one! We'll see if I get it before Laguna Seca.

I don't see why it wouldn't work. I think it was part of the reason that Cooltech used the BMW threads.

 

[Roadhouse]

Can you not just have it powder coated whatever color you want? I had my ford racing hooks PC'd matte black.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Can you not just have it powder coated whatever color you want? I had my ford racing hooks PC'd matte black.

My desire is to get something more robust and less Rube Goldberg in design. Shoot the BMW hooks with Plasti Dip and I'll be set. There are literally eight parts to each hook. :

 

[Roadhouse]

My desire is to get something more robust and less Rube Goldberg in design. Shoot the BMW hooks with Plasti Dip and I'll be set. There are literally seven parts to each hook. :

Ha... didn't realize they were so complicated :-\

 

[Swiss Boss]

Is the cooltech a left hand thread?

Because the BMW is.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Is the cooltech a left hand thread?

Because the BMW is.

Our mounts were copied from BMW so tow hooks would be easy to source so most all BMW tow hooks should work.

 

[ls110]

Rick - Thanks for diving into this. I am very interested to see what you find and changing out my pink hook. :-\

 

[neema]

I believe (haven't verified) that the cooltech hook uses acme 5/8-8 (8 threads per inch) threads. those keywords may help you in your search.

 

[Mustang_Mechanic]

LS110, the next time you are in we can grab the hook out of my BMW and see if it threads in to your plate. That would be the easiest to see if it works

 

[ls110]

LS110, the next time you are in we can grab the hook out of my BMW and see if it threads in to your plate. That would be the easiest to see if it works

Great idea. Thanks!

 

[Grant 302]

The one I got works. and just barely clears the bumper cover. It has about 1" of thread, and about 7/8" from the base of the loop to 'base'/stop of threaded section.

Oh, and it is right hand thread and 8 thread per inch.

Rick, I think the ones you were looking at will definitely work but may stick out a bit much.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I purchased two hooks and they are longer than Grants and he's right they are a touch long especially in the rear. They might fit better on a 2013-2014. I'm probably going to buy a shorter one for the rear and keep the extra in my car in case I ever need it on the street.

These are the ones I purchased:



Rear:



Front, mine and then Grant's:

 

[VoodooBoss]

I purchased a shorter one and you can see the difference below. I'm using the shorter one in the back and longer one up front. Both sizes will work front or rear on the 10-12 cars. You may need the longer hooks for 13-14 cars.



If anyone is interested in my old hooks I have three for sale for $15 delivered listed here:

https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=9760.new#new

 

[DGRacing]

I told cool tech mine faded and they sent me new ones that are powder coated red not anodized. No charge.