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| jdamiano |
 Sep 4 2022, 06:16 PM
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My car has dealership installed AC so the front tow point is gone. I got it with a bent drop link I’m sure was the result of a past tow. I’m trying to figure out what my options are and found these tie downs from Jman. Has anyone used these or something similar? If so I would really appreciate a picture of one installed.
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| 914werke |
Sep 18 2022, 07:54 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,475 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Confused about intended use? Title says "Tow point" are those actually intended to tow with ? I thought they are more focused as a
Recovery point. Agree with previous comments, you really need that front bolt as it's the only that penetrates & is seam welded to the tub, & for fitment you have to remove the covers. |
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| jdamiano |
Sep 18 2022, 08:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 336 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(914werke @ Sep 18 2022, 07:54 AM)  Confused about intended use? Title says "Tow point" are those actually intended to tow with ? I thought they are more focused as a Recovery point. Agree with previous comments, you really need that front bolt as it's the only that penetrates & is seam welded to the tub & for fitment you have to remove the covers. I’m trying to add a good place to hook a tow cable to in case I need to drag it up my trailer or a tow truck. I haven’t found one 914 specific that doesn’t stick out the front. This one was listed for a 914 but that front bolt no way matches the location on a 914. Also if I install it with the third bolt hole facing forward I can’t reinstall the torsion bar protector. Right now I’m thinking I’m going to keep it pointing the same way but move it below the mount bracket. The loop on this one is closer to the two bolts and shorter than the ones posted earlier in this thread so I think it will be strong enough. If someone has a better solution I’m all ears! |
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| ChrisFoley |
Sep 18 2022, 08:42 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 8,016 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jdamiano @ Sep 18 2022, 09:24 AM) I’m trying to add a good place to hook a tow cable to in case I need to drag it up my trailer or a tow truck. I haven’t found one 914 specific that doesn’t stick out the front. ... If someone has a better solution I’m all ears! I will be releasing a new product in just a few weeks which should fully address your needs and concerns. |
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| robkammer |
Sep 26 2022, 04:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Sep 18 2022, 10:42 AM) QUOTE(jdamiano @ Sep 18 2022, 09:24 AM) I’m trying to add a good place to hook a tow cable to in case I need to drag it up my trailer or a tow truck. I haven’t found one 914 specific that doesn’t stick out the front. ... If someone has a better solution I’m all ears! I will be releasing a new product in just a few weeks which should fully address your needs and concerns. Hi Chris: Keep me in the loop as I would like to have some tow ability for my BB. The dealer Air screwed the front tow hook. Rob Robkammer16@gmail.com |
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jdamiano Front Recovery Tow Point Sep 4 2022, 06:16 PM
mlindner Yes, those are 911 type and will fit. But, not wit... Sep 5 2022, 06:19 AM AzGuy238 I have them on my 1976 and they seem to work fine ... Sep 5 2022, 06:25 AM
jdamiano
I have them on my 1976 and they seem to work fine... Sep 5 2022, 07:05 AM TX914 I have a similar situation and looked into a tow l... Sep 5 2022, 06:34 AM infraredcalvin
My car has dealership installed AC so the front t... Sep 5 2022, 11:15 AM AzGuy238 I actually reversed them and only use the two bolt... Sep 5 2022, 11:44 AM jdamiano
I actually reversed them and only use the two bol... Sep 5 2022, 12:06 PM AzGuy238 sorry, I'm not very good at posting photos Sep 5 2022, 11:58 AM Superhawk996 Duplicate Sep 5 2022, 01:05 PM Superhawk996 By turning those around and eliminating the 3rd fa... Sep 5 2022, 01:07 PM jdamiano
By turning those around and eliminating the 3rd f... Sep 5 2022, 01:27 PM jdamiano Here is how I ended up mounting the Jman loop. Sep 17 2022, 04:40 PM ChrisFoley It really shouldn't be between the a-arm carri... Sep 17 2022, 05:55 PM jdamiano
It really shouldn't be between the a-arm carr... Sep 17 2022, 07:16 PM Superhawk996
It really shouldn't be between the a-arm car... Sep 17 2022, 08:03 PM Olympic 914 I carry a couple motorcycle tie down straps.
Wrap... Sep 18 2022, 08:41 AM mepstein
I carry a couple motorcycle tie down straps.
Wra... Sep 25 2022, 07:52 AM jdamiano Here is the way I ended up installing it. Had to m... Sep 24 2022, 03:23 PM ChrisFoley
Here is the way I ended up installing it. Had to ... Dec 19 2022, 04:43 AM ChrisFoley That looks ok as an emergency tow point - as usefu... Sep 25 2022, 03:53 AM 930cabman Why would you need a front tow point? Sep 25 2022, 08:06 AM jdamiano
Why would you need a front tow point?
The recov... Sep 25 2022, 09:37 AM 930cabman
Why would you need a front tow point?
The reco... Sep 25 2022, 05:42 PM ChrisFoley RE: Front Recovery Tow Point Dec 19 2022, 05:02 AM |
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