Tow Hook Bolts
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Tow Hook Bolts
There are 2 tow hook bolts that hold the tow hook in under the front passenger bumper in. It seems either the bolts are stripped or whatever's holding it to the frame (i.e. nut) behind has come loose. No matter what, they won't come out now and they won't tighten.
They turn forever and there doesn't appear to be a way to get into the chasis frame to hold the nut while tightening the bolt. The nuts were probably welded on but have come loose for some reason.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation for me with a recommendation? I'd like to be able to get the bolts out, replace my tow hook, and bolt it back on..
Al
They turn forever and there doesn't appear to be a way to get into the chasis frame to hold the nut while tightening the bolt. The nuts were probably welded on but have come loose for some reason.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation for me with a recommendation? I'd like to be able to get the bolts out, replace my tow hook, and bolt it back on..
Al
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As I recall when I took mine out to mount the bush bar they seemed to spin forever.
If they are stripped, maybe you can wedge a prybay in and pull the bolt down while turning in order to get som purchase?
If they are stripped, maybe you can wedge a prybay in and pull the bolt down while turning in order to get som purchase?
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The nuts were probably welded on but have come loose for some reason.
Martin
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