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Old 04-25-2013, 12:55 PM
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[quote=caperj;2646650]Get a set of front hooks and attach them to the hitch.

Use strong bolts and Metal plate or they will sheer off. Grade 8

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What size grade 8 bolts did you use? Great idea! I like it.
He said it in his post, I highlighted it for you. Grade 8 is what he used.
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24Packman, do a write up w/pucs when you do yours! Id like to do this as well!
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24Packman, do a write up w/pucs when you do yours! Id like to do this as well!
Will do! Hopefully will be able to next weekend. Just look out for it!
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24packman- he said what grade, not what size he used, i.e. 5/8" bolt that is 5" long. I want to know that size. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by whitescrew77
24packman- he said what grade, not what size he used, i.e. 5/8" bolt that is 5" long. I want to know that size. Thanks.
Oh my bad, felt like I came across as an *****, totally did not mean too. I plan on going to my local Hardware store and just test fitting a few to see what I feel the safest doing.
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No problem. I would guess it needs beefy bolts of good metal grade, but i just wanted someone to tell me what size worked for them. Now i guess i will just get some tow hooks and measure myself.
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Damn, that looks sweet. I'm gonna have to do this. Lord help me, I know the dealer is gonna rape me for the parts. Hopefully I can find some at the salvage yard.
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I found a set on eBay.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-US
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Size:  24.8 KBKinda rapey.
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4"x1/2" Hex bolts
4 lock washers
4 hex nuts
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And then again, Maybe I dont need this mod!


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