Alright so I'm changing my 99' tow hooks to the 05+ style and the design is different. My old bolts aren't long enough. My question is does anyone have a set?
2nd question is what is the size of these things (metric obviously since not one bolt and home depot would screw in..)
I want to get stainless bolts to hold them in as well...that's just how I am. If I can avoid rust I will at a higher cost:nod:
unsure of the size. Go to a ace hardware or an orchard supply . They will have stainless. they are probably metric. just find a metric nut your bolt will screw into
Yes, with a little cutting. The bolt pattern is exactly the same and takes the same bolts. There is a bracket welded on that needs to be remove so the hooks can mount just like the 99-02s do. It's not hard and the result is significant difference (for the better) than the old tow hook style.
I'm under the impression that normal stainless bolts are not graded (grade 5, 8, etc). I've heard they do make graded stainless bolts but they are harder to find and even more expensive than regular stainless bolts.
Can anyone confirm if that is correct?
Hopefully I'll find them. Main reason I'm getting these is that I bought the chrome 05 tow hooks and I have seen many that are stained with rust, Just trying to avoid that
Yes, with a little cutting. The bolt pattern is exactly the same and takes the same bolts. There is a bracket welded on that needs to be remove so the hooks can mount just like the 99-02s do. It's not hard and the result is significant difference (for the better) than the old tow hook style.
I'm under the impression that normal stainless bolts are not graded (grade 5, 8, etc). I've heard they do make graded stainless bolts but they are harder to find and even more expensive than regular stainless bolts.
Can anyone confirm if that is correct?
I've run into the same problem. I bought a set of oem chrome hooks and the bolts don't seem to be long enough. They look like they are but I've been fooling with it for 30 minutes and can't get them on :doh:
Sweet, great deal. Is the top black though? Mine are chromed completely :dunno:
Mine have been sitting around, I'm still looking for stainless bolts...
Definitely 05 hooks. IIRC, the 08's don't curve down like the earlier ones. They're stamped with a Ford logo and there's 2 different "part numbers". I've tried to google the #'s but didn't come up with anything :doh:
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