Installed a tow hook, question
04-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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Installed a tow hook, question
I bought a towhook from autozone the other day, then went to lowes and got some grade 8s. Well the hook doesnt mount right up against the frame, there about an 8th inch gap between the hook and the frame.
Heres a pic of what i mean. I threw some washers on there. What should i do? Is this alright?
Red line shows what im talking about.
sorry about the blurry ness, its raining outside.
Heres a pic of what i mean. I threw some washers on there. What should i do? Is this alright?
Red line shows what im talking about.
sorry about the blurry ness, its raining outside.
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04-12-2009, 05:13 PM
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The bolts arent long. heres a better pic. its hitting this bracket thign.
Its hitting on the piece of metal before the first bolt. On the right.
Its hitting on the piece of metal before the first bolt. On the right.
Last edited by Tubbyfatty; 04-12-2009 at 05:14 PM.
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04-12-2009, 05:17 PM
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yeah just knotch that metel with a dremel (or some elbo grease and a file 
) so it'll clear the part of the hook where it's hitting
I guess the other option would be to heat the hook up with a torch and try to bend it down some, but good luck with that
) so it'll clear the part of the hook where it's hittingI guess the other option would be to heat the hook up with a torch and try to bend it down some, but good luck with that
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04-12-2009, 05:21 PM
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Wow im stupid, that was simple enough, i wish we could delete our own threads hahah.
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04-12-2009, 05:26 PM
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but there are those little stone grinding wheels for dremels, one of those might do the trick
04-12-2009, 05:28 PM
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Should be a 10.9 (Grade 8 equivalent) METRIC bolt. M12 x something
Metric 8.8 is a Grade 5 equivalent.
Tow hooks are dangerous at best. You'd be better off with a shackle hanger and shackle.
Metric 8.8 is a Grade 5 equivalent.
Tow hooks are dangerous at best. You'd be better off with a shackle hanger and shackle.
04-12-2009, 05:36 PM
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to clarify da wabbit's comment-
open tow hooks are dangerous, particulary ones that point downward since the strap can fall off the hook due to lack of tension or if there's a sudden rebound in the strap causing it to loose tension against the hook.
hooks with spring-loaded catches to prevent the strap from falling off the hook are okay.
open tow hooks are dangerous, particulary ones that point downward since the strap can fall off the hook due to lack of tension or if there's a sudden rebound in the strap causing it to loose tension against the hook.
hooks with spring-loaded catches to prevent the strap from falling off the hook are okay.
04-12-2009, 06:46 PM
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to clarify da wabbit's comment-
open tow hooks are dangerous, particulary ones that point downward since the strap can fall off the hook due to lack of tension or if there's a sudden rebound in the strap causing it to loose tension against the hook.
hooks with spring-loaded catches to prevent the strap from falling off the hook are okay.
open tow hooks are dangerous, particulary ones that point downward since the strap can fall off the hook due to lack of tension or if there's a sudden rebound in the strap causing it to loose tension against the hook.
hooks with spring-loaded catches to prevent the strap from falling off the hook are okay.
I think napa has the ones with the springs.
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