Thread count on Tow Hook?

[mazdilla]

I wanna buy a tow hook, but I'm unsure of the thread count, as my tap and die kit can't measure that large of a thread.

Does anyone know the thread count?

The one that I want to buy is 17 x 2.5

Thanks.

[Noisy Crow]

Tow hook, as in the one that threads into the front bumper?

You should have the tie-down hook that came with the car (with the jack?). You could check that with a ruler....

[mazdilla]

1) Tow hook, as in the one that threads into the front bumper?

2) You should have the tie-down hook that came with the car (with the jack?). 3) You could check that with a ruler....

1) Yes,

2) ... it's under the package tray in the back. I want a red one for show.

3) Doh!... :loco I'm such a dufuss sometimes.

Thanks!

[gad84]

Another option would be to install a universal fitment tow hook. I came across some in the Group Buy thread. Garage16.ca was selling them around $120-130/pair at the time the post was published.
Anyways here are the links if you are interested in installing these kinds of tow hooks.
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?41142-Tow-Hooks-anyone
Garage16 site
http://www.garage16.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=tow+hooks&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

[Noisy Crow]

3) Doh!... :loco I'm such a dufuss sometimes.

Thanks!

Been there, done that...

Hazard of getting old! :chuckle

(Yeh, I'm getting up there too!)

[loganm3]

I'm in the process of making my own. I took my tow hook to Brofastco (yes, I probably spelt it wrong) and they gave me a bolt to match. I welded on a hallow round bar over the bolt, and then welded flat bar onto the round bar for a mounting spot. It's 80% and I'll post pics when I'm done. All in, I have about $4 into the metal.