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i got my 07 Xterra S a little over a week ago and just realized yesterday it only has 1 tow hook...is this how it comes, or am i missing one?...thanks
The closest I could find...http://www.mcmaster.com/ Part #'s 96144A297 or 96144A303.Bruzer said:There are threads nuts in the frame for another hook. Mine are beginning to rust. The nuts are really weird thread size. Size 12mm with 1.25 extra fine metric threads, and in 45 mm length.
I looked all over for hard metric bolts in this configuration. I can't find it on-line and been to 4 stores here in town. I can't find anyone who makes the extra fine thread 12mmx1.25 in the hard metric 10.9, which is the equivalent to grade 8 bolts.
Maybe I am not looking in the right spot. If someone has more information please let me know.
I realized that you can't swap sides when I took my hook off. However, I do think I would be able to come up with some kind of metal bar with a hole drilled (or cut) for a D ring. It would hang straight down and be more flexible than the factory tow hook.muzikman said:Even if you guys find bolts, what are you going to use as a hook?
No, you can't swap sides, there is an odd bend in the mount.
I use McMaster for work all the time. You can order through them without a corporate account also. I have never had any problems with their products or service.Bruzer said:I realized that you can't swap sides when I took my hook off. However, I do think I would be able to come up with some kind of metal bar with a hole drilled (or cut) for a D ring. It would hang straight down and be more flexible than the factory tow hook.muzikman said:Even if you guys find bolts, what are you going to use as a hook?
No, you can't swap sides, there is an odd bend in the mount.
I saw the 8.8 at Napa but that is equivalent to Grade 5 in standard bolts.
From the Bolt FAQ:
Class 8.8 is approximately equivalent to SAE J429 Grade 5 and ASTM A449
Class 10.9 is approximately equivalent to SAE J429 Grade 8 and ASTM A354 Grade BD
For information there is no direct inch equivalent to the metric 12.9 property class.
Thanks for the link on the Socket Head Cap Screw. I would like to take a look at those. I was going to settle on the Factory bolts but I was not sure their strength. These 12.9 bolts look promising.
Has anyone ordered from this web site before?
Thanks for the link. I ordered part number 96144A303. The order came in 2 days, fast delivery and great communication from the company!JAdams said:[
I use McMaster for work all the time. You can order through them without a corporate account also. I have never had any problems with their products or service.
The factory tow hook gets removed as part of the Shrock front bumper install.Bruzer said:Since I don't have a shrockworks bumper I still need the hook as a recovery point. I realize people with the bumper use D rings in the bumper as recovery points. Do people with the shrockworks bumper still use the hook or does the bumper use those mounting holes?
One time I ordered from them in the morning from work and the part was at my doorstep when I got home that day! I guess they had a local distribution point in town and it got out on the daily delivery truck. Pretty funny.Bruzer said:Thanks for the link. I ordered part number 96144A303. The order came in 2 days, fast delivery and great communication from the company!