Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
05-31-2005, 10:28 PM
#61
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
"Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on the bottom, that way it
>will have a straight pull on the bolts.
Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
hope that helps,
-Ed
>The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on the bottom, that way it
>will have a straight pull on the bolts.
Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
hope that helps,
-Ed
05-31-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
05-31-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
05-31-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
05-31-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>
>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to makeup
>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>
> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>
>
>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was on
>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>
> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>
>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>
> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>
> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
Got em.
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
--
DougW
05-31-2005, 10:40 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Thanks for the info, I will see what everything looks like in the daylight,
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
05-31-2005, 10:40 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Thanks for the info, I will see what everything looks like in the daylight,
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
05-31-2005, 10:40 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Thanks for the info, I will see what everything looks like in the daylight,
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
05-31-2005, 10:40 PM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
Thanks for the info, I will see what everything looks like in the daylight,
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
and probably listen to everyone and goto advance auto parts and spend $10.
Patrick
ΤΏΤ
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Ed J. did pass the time by typing:
>> "Patrick ΤΏΤ" wrote:
>>
>>> The hitch is held on by 6 bolts. two are underneath where the bumper is
>>> connected to the frame. My only concern is having to use a spacer to
>>> makeup
>>> the difference of the thickness of the hitch.
>>
>> I just used 2 washers as a spacer.
>>
>>
>>> I might see if I can mount it to the top of the frame just like it was
>>> on
>>> the bottom, that way it will have a straight pull on the bolts.
>>
>> Don't think there's enough room on top of the frame rail.
>>
>>> also why use grade 5 bolts instead of 8?
>>
>> Grade 5's are better in shear applications. They'll tend to "give" a
>> bit before they fail, where 8's will just let go without warning.
>>
>> I sent Doug some pics. the hook on there was $10 at Advance Auto. It's
>> the same as the ones I use on the front. It comes with gr. 5 bolts
>
> Got em.
>
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook01.jpg
> http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/hook02.jpg
>
> --
> DougW
>
06-01-2005, 03:58 AM
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Re: Rear tow hook and trailer hitch
I got 2 pieces of metal cut from billet by an engineering shop which fitted
over the tow hitch like an 'no' in shape, and put a 19mm / 3/4" shackle
through the hole. I replaced all of the 6 bolts holding on the tow hitch
with grade 8 ones.
Here's a bad pic - sorry for the quality as I took it with my camera phone.
http://milne.info/download/shackle1.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle2.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle3.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle4.jpg
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Patrick ΤΏΤ" <patrick.nospam@cityofvarnell.com> wrote:
> I don't think that one will work. Here is are a couple pictures of how
the
> hitch is mounted on the drivers side.
> http://www.cityofvarnell.com/patrick/trailer%20hitch/ . Any idea how I
> could reuse the factory tow hook? Any more sugestions?
over the tow hitch like an 'no' in shape, and put a 19mm / 3/4" shackle
through the hole. I replaced all of the 6 bolts holding on the tow hitch
with grade 8 ones.
Here's a bad pic - sorry for the quality as I took it with my camera phone.
http://milne.info/download/shackle1.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle2.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle3.jpg
http://milne.info/download/shackle4.jpg
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Patrick ΤΏΤ" <patrick.nospam@cityofvarnell.com> wrote:
> I don't think that one will work. Here is are a couple pictures of how
the
> hitch is mounted on the drivers side.
> http://www.cityofvarnell.com/patrick/trailer%20hitch/ . Any idea how I
> could reuse the factory tow hook? Any more sugestions?