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John EIA
Posted 2/11/2018 16:51 (#6570945)
Subject: Hook points on an equinox


We have a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. I got it stuck in the snow this morning. Is there an place to hook a chain to pull it out without wrecking something. If I can manage it our next car will be different.

John EIA
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Birddy
Posted 2/11/2018 17:03 (#6570966 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


ND

The new cars are just light sheet metal.  You can look in the

manual for pull points.  I have been there, not fun.

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roush9799
Posted 2/11/2018 17:39 (#6571032 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox



West Central IL

Don't know if I would recommend it, but on TV I've seen wreckers hook a tow strap around the wheel spokes. 

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Balzy
Posted 2/11/2018 17:44 (#6571051 - in reply to #6571032)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


central Iowa		That's what I did to tug the neighbor out of the snowplow ridge. Couldn't see anywhere else to hook. Worked good.
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teach84
Posted 2/11/2018 17:57 (#6571087 - in reply to #6571051)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


west-byGod-Pa.		car frames have "hook points(slots) for which car carriers have special chains/adaptors as hold-downs. I have managed to collect several from along highways...no you cannot have them.
typically short chains with 5/16" hook one end & special lug at the other: hard to describe without a pitcher
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Hampton
Posted 2/11/2018 18:40 (#6571213 - in reply to #6571087)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


google “towing frame hooks”

Edited by Hampton 2/11/2018 18:41
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John EIA
Posted 2/11/2018 18:43 (#6571219 - in reply to #6571087)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Those sites are good to hold the car down on a car carrier, but to pull forward I think it might wreck the bumper.

John EIA
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pjt
Posted 2/11/2018 21:27 (#6571735 - in reply to #6571087)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Princeton,IN

AW Direct is a supply house for the towing industry.  Here's a link to chains:

https://www.awdirect.com/loading-and-transport-chain/

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jonas grumby
Posted 2/11/2018 18:46 (#6571232 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Northern Illinois		I went around rear axle Friday night on ours and pulled backwards
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hillrunner
Posted 2/11/2018 19:10 (#6571305 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


John EIA - 2/11/2018 15:51

We have a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. I got it stuck in the snow this morning. Is there an place to hook a chain to pull it out without wrecking something. If I can manage it our next car will be different.

John EIA


Make sure the towing vehicle is big enough to gently and smoothly pull it out with no jerking around and you can get away with a lot. I've hooked the a arm several times without issue. Probably a different story if you're dragging it up out of a steep ditch.
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raider2b
Posted 2/11/2018 19:16 (#6571320 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


North Dakota		Not sure about Iowa but here in North Dakota there is a cable in with the spare tire. The one in our 14 Equinox is about 3 feet long and the instructions in the owners manual show where to hook them under the frame. The cable is only about a 1/4 “. Not sure how much it could pull.
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havin'funfarming
Posted 2/11/2018 21:21 (#6571717 - in reply to #6571320)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Manitoba, Canada		It’s probably only 1/4” so it breaks first and they are not liable for damage to the car.

Edited by havin'funfarming 2/11/2018 21:22
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paul2sd
Posted 2/11/2018 22:12 (#6571834 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Does it have a receiver hitch? That would work for pulling backward anyway.
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Dmpaul89
Posted 2/11/2018 23:22 (#6571929 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Sw. Ill		Some newer cars have a plugs you pop out and screw in an eye bolt thats included with the car.
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DaveVB
Posted 2/12/2018 08:36 (#6572297 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Grandview Mo.		Our Northern Tool store has a good selection of towing accessories to include "Cluster hooks" that have various hooks that will fit in the slots on the underside of cars.
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AP4
Posted 2/12/2018 09:33 (#6572389 - in reply to #6570945)
Subject: RE: Hook points on an equinox


Reno Co KS		Made the dealer put front tow hooks on our 15 suburban for this same reason. They sure didn't want to. Told the dealer is wasn't an option.
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