Tow hook bolts
09-28-2003, 01:17 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
Ed,
I have a 94 YJ and the bolt part number for my tow hook bolts is:
J400 7467
I don't know if it is the same bolt.
In article <H%Ddb.2819$yB5.2253@bignews5.bellsouth.net>,
Ed Persons <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
>stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
>by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
>was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
>
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I have a 94 YJ and the bolt part number for my tow hook bolts is:
J400 7467
I don't know if it is the same bolt.
In article <H%Ddb.2819$yB5.2253@bignews5.bellsouth.net>,
Ed Persons <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
>stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
>by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
>was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
>
>--
> o_o_o_o
> /| ,[_____],
> |ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
> ()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)
>
>'98 Wrangler TJ
>'02 Liberty
>'03 Liberty
>
>
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09-28-2003, 01:17 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
Ed,
I have a 94 YJ and the bolt part number for my tow hook bolts is:
J400 7467
I don't know if it is the same bolt.
In article <H%Ddb.2819$yB5.2253@bignews5.bellsouth.net>,
Ed Persons <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
>stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
>by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
>was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
>
>--
> o_o_o_o
> /| ,[_____],
> |ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
> ()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)
>
>'98 Wrangler TJ
>'02 Liberty
>'03 Liberty
>
>
--
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I have a 94 YJ and the bolt part number for my tow hook bolts is:
J400 7467
I don't know if it is the same bolt.
In article <H%Ddb.2819$yB5.2253@bignews5.bellsouth.net>,
Ed Persons <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
>stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
>by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
>was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
>
>--
> o_o_o_o
> /| ,[_____],
> |ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
> ()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)
>
>'98 Wrangler TJ
>'02 Liberty
>'03 Liberty
>
>
--
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09-28-2003, 01:34 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
"Ed Persons" <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
> ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
> stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be
obtained
> by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
> was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
> can't steal my hooks.
>
Unless you park outside at night, the hooks will not grow legs. You want to
use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load. Most of us
would spend whatever amount of dollars it took to get rid of those damn Torx
bolts everywhere they exist. They are a complete pain in the ***.
09-28-2003, 01:34 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
"Ed Persons" <epersons@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
> ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
> stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be
obtained
> by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
> was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
> can't steal my hooks.
>
Unless you park outside at night, the hooks will not grow legs. You want to
use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load. Most of us
would spend whatever amount of dollars it took to get rid of those damn Torx
bolts everywhere they exist. They are a complete pain in the ***.
09-28-2003, 01:40 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks.
Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
(Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
auto parts store.
>I was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
are interested in.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks.
Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
(Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
auto parts store.
>I was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
are interested in.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
09-28-2003, 01:40 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
>Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks.
Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
(Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
auto parts store.
>I was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
are interested in.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks.
Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
(Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
auto parts store.
>I was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
>can't steal my hooks.
You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
are interested in.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
09-28-2003, 01:46 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
>You want to
>use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
>exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load.
Oh, oh. The dreaded Grade 5 vs. Grade 8 debate. There are several schools of
thought (involving engineering, metalurgy, etc.), but the bottom line is that
you will probably rip the front bumper off your jeep before you will break
either a Grade 5 or 8 tow hook bolt.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
>exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load.
Oh, oh. The dreaded Grade 5 vs. Grade 8 debate. There are several schools of
thought (involving engineering, metalurgy, etc.), but the bottom line is that
you will probably rip the front bumper off your jeep before you will break
either a Grade 5 or 8 tow hook bolt.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
09-28-2003, 01:46 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
>You want to
>use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
>exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load.
Oh, oh. The dreaded Grade 5 vs. Grade 8 debate. There are several schools of
thought (involving engineering, metalurgy, etc.), but the bottom line is that
you will probably rip the front bumper off your jeep before you will break
either a Grade 5 or 8 tow hook bolt.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>use a Grade 5 bolt for that application. Grade 8 bolts take a higher stree
>exerted on the ends, but the Grade 5s take a higher sheer load.
Oh, oh. The dreaded Grade 5 vs. Grade 8 debate. There are several schools of
thought (involving engineering, metalurgy, etc.), but the bottom line is that
you will probably rip the front bumper off your jeep before you will break
either a Grade 5 or 8 tow hook bolt.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
09-28-2003, 02:31 PM
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Tow hook bolts
Does anyone know where I can get the proper bolts for the tow hooks. I
ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
can't steal my hooks.
--
o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)
'98 Wrangler TJ
'02 Liberty
'03 Liberty
ordered the hooks from the dealer and that's all that came, hooks. The
stock bolts in the bumper are too short. I was told they can't be obtained
by the dealer, though all the Wranglers on the lot come with tow hooks. I
was told to go to Lowes. That had cap bolts but no Torx so that any bozo
can't steal my hooks.
--
o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)
'98 Wrangler TJ
'02 Liberty
'03 Liberty
09-28-2003, 03:29 PM
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Re: Tow hook bolts
I can't believe any thief would steal a tow hook either. Or be able
to find a four wheeler that would buy it from him.
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Robert Bills wrote:
>
> Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
> (Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
> auto parts store.
>
> You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
> are interested in.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
to find a four wheeler that would buy it from him.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Robert Bills wrote:
>
> Use Grade 8 hex head bolts, available from any good industrial hardware store
> (Lowe's and Home Depot usually have grade 5, but not 8), or at any well stocked
> auto parts store.
>
> You don't need torx head bolts. Tow hooks are probably the last thing thieves
> are interested in.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com