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We just underwent a clean sheet redesign of our popular Front Tow Hook Kits! The only kit on the market that doesn't permenantly alter your painted bodywork or require welding and drilling just got better!!
While the first generation 05-14GT/V6/BOSS and 07-14 GT500 kits were great, they could stand for some improvements. The first gen design was developed on the 2010-12 front fascia, so it didn't quite look right on 13-14 cars. It was a long square tube structure that weighed too much, didn't package or ship well and mounted to the same spot as most every heat exchanger and oil cooler on the market does. It was also a bit sensitive to angular extractions. That was a compromise in strength verses weight. The GT500 version helped address all those issues, but wasn't quite there. The super-thick Afco Dual Fan Heat Exchanger sits too close to the back of the crash beam. It also introduced a new issue of too many parts that were hard to assemble. Both version suffered from the inability to be offset to clear obstructions in the bumper (mainly 05-09 bumper covers with a centered rib in the lower fascia opening).
So, we learned over the last 3 years and have come up with the pinacle of Tow Hook Kits! Our new Compact Modular Clamping design utilizes the crash beam as the attaching structure and does so with adding less than 1/8" front and rear to the crash beam. So you ton't need to cut much, if any, of the bumper foam and you don't need to worry about clearance with all of your heat mitigation equipment between the beam and the radiator. We also included engagement tabs to lock into the detents on top and bottom of the crash beam to control side movement. Those detent features are carried along the beam on 1.5" centers, so you can offset the tow hook left or right in 1.5" increments to avoid any bumper cover obstructions or license plates. We have also included an optional splitter strut mounting plate that will replace the Ford Racing bracket, just as the first version kit did, but in an optional bolt-in arrangement so you choose if you need it or not. Without the splitter mount, its just 5lbs! With, its still less than 6lbs.
The modularity also allows for multiple height positions for the tow loop and lends itself well to custom spacing options for a tailored fit for your vehicle. It will also allow us to easily market a rear version, as all the components are largely the same, aside from not needing the splitter mount. Those will be coming soon.
And with less parts, the kits are cheaper and easier to install. We even threw in the Loop Protector Strap with every kit!
-under 6lbs
-allows for centered and offset mounting
-works with all ranges of factory and aftermarket bumpers and heat management accessories
-utilizes the strong crash beam to allow high angular extractions
-includes an optional splitter strut mount
-includes a tow loop strap
What more could you want? They are in stock and ready to go! Order yours today, or come by for professional installation.
https://www.blowfishracing.com/tow-hooks/109-next-gen-2005-2014-mustang-gt500forced-induction-front-tow-hook-kit.html?live_configurator_token=0e674b5c286aa928ba7b7411173d79cb&id_shop=1&id_employee=1&theme=&theme_font=
While the first generation 05-14GT/V6/BOSS and 07-14 GT500 kits were great, they could stand for some improvements. The first gen design was developed on the 2010-12 front fascia, so it didn't quite look right on 13-14 cars. It was a long square tube structure that weighed too much, didn't package or ship well and mounted to the same spot as most every heat exchanger and oil cooler on the market does. It was also a bit sensitive to angular extractions. That was a compromise in strength verses weight. The GT500 version helped address all those issues, but wasn't quite there. The super-thick Afco Dual Fan Heat Exchanger sits too close to the back of the crash beam. It also introduced a new issue of too many parts that were hard to assemble. Both version suffered from the inability to be offset to clear obstructions in the bumper (mainly 05-09 bumper covers with a centered rib in the lower fascia opening).
So, we learned over the last 3 years and have come up with the pinacle of Tow Hook Kits! Our new Compact Modular Clamping design utilizes the crash beam as the attaching structure and does so with adding less than 1/8" front and rear to the crash beam. So you ton't need to cut much, if any, of the bumper foam and you don't need to worry about clearance with all of your heat mitigation equipment between the beam and the radiator. We also included engagement tabs to lock into the detents on top and bottom of the crash beam to control side movement. Those detent features are carried along the beam on 1.5" centers, so you can offset the tow hook left or right in 1.5" increments to avoid any bumper cover obstructions or license plates. We have also included an optional splitter strut mounting plate that will replace the Ford Racing bracket, just as the first version kit did, but in an optional bolt-in arrangement so you choose if you need it or not. Without the splitter mount, its just 5lbs! With, its still less than 6lbs.
The modularity also allows for multiple height positions for the tow loop and lends itself well to custom spacing options for a tailored fit for your vehicle. It will also allow us to easily market a rear version, as all the components are largely the same, aside from not needing the splitter mount. Those will be coming soon.
And with less parts, the kits are cheaper and easier to install. We even threw in the Loop Protector Strap with every kit!
-under 6lbs
-allows for centered and offset mounting
-works with all ranges of factory and aftermarket bumpers and heat management accessories
-utilizes the strong crash beam to allow high angular extractions
-includes an optional splitter strut mount
-includes a tow loop strap
What more could you want? They are in stock and ready to go! Order yours today, or come by for professional installation.
https://www.blowfishracing.com/tow-hooks/109-next-gen-2005-2014-mustang-gt500forced-induction-front-tow-hook-kit.html?live_configurator_token=0e674b5c286aa928ba7b7411173d79cb&id_shop=1&id_employee=1&theme=&theme_font=
