I finally got one in Canada, I just had to ask a second dealer to order it.
I didn't have to drop the spare to install it, although that second bolt was indeed tricky.
Ya. If it was like a TRD pro tailgate or seats, I'd get it. My brother works in parts at a Chev dealer and said they wont sell z08 parts to a base Corvette owner. The tow hook seems silly though. I want it for practical/safety reasons as much as the aesthetic. And third party ones are...
Yup, ive seen others install it. The dealer wont sell me the part though as they say I need a TRD Pro or trailhunter trim in order to be allowed to have it. Very annoying. There's a trd pro a few streets over from me - i might ask them to order it haha.