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Posted by: carcus Nov 9 2016, 06:05 PM

Looking to just buy a bolt that will fit the OEM thread and pitch. Does anyone know the size? I hear it is an unusual thread pattern, possibly ACME. Is this something I can pick up at Home Depot or something? I just want a bolt...not a complete tow hook. Thanks all.

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 9 2016, 07:47 PM

You can buy an industrial grade eye bolt. 10 x 1.5
These are much better than the OE tow hook.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#eyebolts/=14yzs50

Bruce

Posted by: carcus Nov 9 2016, 10:52 PM

Thanks Bruce, the link kinda has me confused on what I need though. Looking for a 1 1/2" bolt in 10 x 1.5 if that is the correct pitch and thread.

Would something like this work in the stock tow hook thread?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-M10-1-5-x-30-M10x30-Metric-Hex-Flange-Bolts-Grade-10-9-DIN-6921-Zinc-/171881748050?hash=item2804f35652:g:z1gAAOSw9mFWGaeJ

Posted by: Mueller Nov 9 2016, 10:56 PM

"10" is the major diameter in mm,* the 1.5 is 1.5mm between each peek to peek of the thread.

*usually a tad under that, 9.XX

Posted by: carcus Nov 9 2016, 11:12 PM

Copy, so will the ones in the Ebay link work?

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 9 2016, 11:18 PM

If all you are trying to do is plug the threaded hole, yes. But what is the point to that? Just go to a common hardware store and get one cheap.

Posted by: carcus Nov 10 2016, 12:12 AM

Trying to add a nylon tow strap that I can remove instead of the OEM looking eye bolt one. I have the nylon tow strap but do not have the OEM one. Just need a bolt to make the one I have work.

Call me cheap but I like to use the parts I have in the garage. I figure one bolt and done.