sunnyc123abc
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i need to know if this is an ok angle for a tow hook.
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SkulzNBonz
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I wouldn't. What's wrong with running it parallel with the frame horn? I had a set on my '86, and they ran parallel no prob.
John
John
monster man
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for an angled pull it would be good, but it's best to mount them straight on to the pull, which is usually forward. If like that, definitely use grade 8 hardware
sunnyc123abc
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the bumper is in the way thats y i can't put them straight
monster man
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can you notch the bumper, or mount them further back on the frame?
sunnyc123abc
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how far back can i go....the suspension mount is right behind it, so i would have to go farther back than taht
sunnyc123abc
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would it be bad if i placed a couple washers between the frame and tow hook to clear the bumper
monster man
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I would avoid it, especially stacking washers. If you absolutely have to, and don't want to notch the bumper, make sure you use a 1 piece thick washer the minimum size that you can. It's just going to place more stress on the hardware
sunnyc123abc
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ok...well ill go try banging on the bumper alittle to see if i can make it clear
theperfectgarage
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My first thought was bad angle, it's better to have a straight pull. My second thought was how often is the tow vehicle dead straight in line with the hook ? sooo.... it probably doesn't matter. I'm curious what others think.
monster man
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do you have any scrap 1/4" plate around? If you cut a piece to sandwich between the two I don't think that would be bad, better than at an angle
sunnyc123abc
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well after banging on it for a couple minutes i bent the bumper in a little...this it was i got.
sunnyc123abc
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monster man said:
no...i don't think so
sunnyc123abc
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well i tried putting one small washer in the front hole, and it clears. Do u think it would be ok to put the washer in
theperfectgarage
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BTW u probably want to flip the hook over, strap stays on better.
sunnyc123abc
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theperfectgarage said:
i can't...then i wouldn't even be able to mount it up cause th bumper is in the way
sunnyc123abc
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well i finally decided to just grind the bumper and make a notch. here are pics of the finished product. i torqued it to about 100 ft lbs , is that enough
SkulzNBonz
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That is way more than the design of the bolt is meant to be stretched. If I remember correctly, the max amount of torque for a 1/2" dia Grade 8 fastener is 60 ft/lbs. I just torqued mine armstrong tight and never had a problem. It saw quite a few pulls before I went to the military front bumper.
John
sunnyc123abc
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SkulzNBonz said:
should i leave it then...or loosen it a little
REDCRO_REDNECK
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probably replace the bolts and do it over again.
