Tow Hook "M" Bolt Post?

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:16 pm

Can't find the post for the tow hook M bolt.

Any body have a link to it?

Thanks

MNKK · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:33 pm

The what now?

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:45 pm

MNKK wrote:

The what now?

the M-bolt its a bolt used on the tow hooks

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:48 pm

this link:
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30901

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:09 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

this link:
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30901

That link is NOT for the M bolts.

it is for the OLDER stud bracket that requires the complete removal of the grille and crush caps to install the tow hooks. The M bolts were a newer design to allow install without all the disasembly.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:12 pm

WoodysKJ wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

this link:
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30901

That link is NOT for the M bolts.

it is for the OLDER stud bracket that requires the complete removal of the grille and crush caps to install the tow hooks. The M bolts were a newer design to allow install without all the disasembly.

When I got my front tow hooks in April of '02 they came with "M" bolts so it's not a new thing,the stud plates are the new design.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:16 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

WoodysKJ wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

this link:
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30901

That link is NOT for the M bolts.

it is for the OLDER stud bracket that requires the complete removal of the grille and crush caps to install the tow hooks. The M bolts were a newer design to allow install without all the disasembly.

When I got my front tow hooks in April of '02 they came with "M" bolts so it's not a new thing,the stud plates are the new design.

I was told it was the old design, what ever, the M bolts are SOOOOOOOOOOO much easier to install. That does seam kind of back asswards though, maybe not, lnowing DC and now chrylser.

Thanks Troy.

501 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:39 am

I've gave up looking for the 'M-bolt' I decide to remove the front and slide some bolts in to the frame and mount it that way. I hope to do this this weekend.

MNKK · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:17 am

I just installed mine earlier today. Really. what did you want to know about them or what was the reason for bringing it up? Is there something wrong with using them or something I didn't know about?

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:00 am

MNKK wrote:

I just installed mine earlier today. Really. what did you want to know about them or what was the reason for bringing it up? Is there something wrong with using them or something I didn't know about?

WOW, don't panic.

The apparently new design for the front tow hooks incorporates a plate with studs on it that you have to insert into the frame rail. onlu way to do this is to remove the grille, and what are called the crush caps at the end of the frame rail in the front cross member. This is a PITA. the "M" bolts alow you to feed the bolt through the holes without removing the front plastic.

As far as I know it is a convienence thing for me. I have the stud plates and want M bolts. Wanna trade?

dkcase · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:56 am

The "M" bolts were supplied with the tow hooks purchased for installation after assembly.

The stud plates were used on factory-installed tow hooks.

Generally, we have been told the "M" bolts were not available through parts channels except with the tow hooks; however there was a window when they somehow became available and I purchased some from (I think) jparts.

I used them to replace the ones I had bent myself from all-thread rod. I never had enough faith in their strength.

MNKK · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:02 am

That wasn't me typing in an overexstatic manner. I was just trying to put that down before my next rounds started.
No, I refuse to take those "M bolts" back off. Me knuckles can't take it again. lol. But I did enjoy the install. and yes, i did trim a little off of the dark grey plastic area. not alot though. it was just easier to get at one of the nuts with the socket.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:24 am

Last year when I bought the tow hooks, the package came with the M-bolt. I might have a picture of them laying around but won't be home until later tonight to look for it. Honestly, the M-bolt was a pain

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:54 am

I think unless you are ordering a set of tow hooks "new" as a Mopar Accessory or happen to get a used set from someone the chances of getting the M-bolts are slim-to-nill now.

If somebody can find out who the manufacturer was for Mopar that might be the best bet...

Otherwise, you are stuck with the stud plates or something custom.

I took mine off and sold them when I got my Landy Hitch and I have to tell you the process of getting all the tools together (inc. the replacement plastic pop rivets) necessary to remove the bumper was a chore. The actual removal of the bumper and crush caps was not hard, but the prep time took quite a while.

Rush345 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:10 pm

I think the plate come on a factory installed model and the "M" hook comes from the parts department version. But I could be wrong.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:13 pm

Rush345 wrote:

I think the plate come on a factory installed model and the "M" hook comes from the parts department version. But I could be wrong.

That was brought up earlier. and appears to be correct. stud plates were original equipment, m bolts were after manufacture parts.

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