Bolt for TRS tow strap...

1. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #1 21st August 2010, 17:46

   Anyone know the thread size and pitch for the VT* towing eye?
   
   And what grade of steel I'll need (2 ton breaking strain to be safe?)
   
   Can measure the length needed but not got any thread gauges
   
   James
2. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #2 21st August 2010, 20:02

   didn;t the guy selling the clio tow eye have all that info as he was making them up?
   was in for sale section
3. wingnuts Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 Witham, Essex Posts: 2070 Baby blue Hyundai coupe siii

   #3 21st August 2010, 20:04

   its m12 thread size a2 should do it i think
4. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #4 21st August 2010, 20:07

   M12 x1.5 iirc
   
   you want 12.9 tensile.
5. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

   #5 21st August 2010, 20:08

   On another note (sorry to hi-jack) is it possible to get the car itself retapped? As my friends towing eye does not screw in so i'm reckoning the thread's knackered. (Towing eye itself is brand new)
6. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #6 21st August 2010, 20:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Olly M12 x1.5 iirc you want 12.9 tensile.

   Cheers mate, I'll see if I can test the OEM one at work then get one ordered
   
   James
7. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #7 21st August 2010, 21:36

   Chip, thats quite common, i ran an m12 tap through my tow point using a very special combination of extension bars/ sockets. Otherwise would be a bumper off job
8. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #8 21st August 2010, 23:47

   Yep will be a 12.9 grade.
   Who ever said use a2 needs shooting.
   A2 stainless steel is about as strong as a piece of fudge thats being left in the sun all day!
9. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #9 22nd August 2010, 00:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by swampy Yep will be a 12.9 grade. Who ever said use a2 needs shooting. A2 stainless steel is about as strong as a piece of fudge thats being left in the sun all day!

   How long does it need to be?
   
   Not sure is the hole goes right through the chassis leg or whether it's only tapped to a certain depth?
   
   James
10. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #10 22nd August 2010, 08:23

    You would need to measure the standerd one.
    Then add a length to make it stick out further, the problem you have though is getting a loop on the end of it.
11. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #11 22nd August 2010, 08:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by swampy You would need to measure the standerd one. Then add a length to make it stick out further, the problem you have though is getting a loop on the end of it.

    I'll measure it up tonight and let you know
    
    James
12. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #12 22nd August 2010, 21:21

    http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p5...duct_info.html
    will do the job
13. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #13 22nd August 2010, 23:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by swampy http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p5...duct_info.html will do the job

    I just need a bolt to secure the strap to the car (textile loop with an eyelet at one end to put the bolt through )
    
    James
14. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

    #14 22nd August 2010, 23:19

    M12 bolt and washer to sit behind it works wonders, it worked for me fine and ive tested it before to see what the tension on the strap was like.
15. dave_1 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 llwyngwril Posts: 2698 saxo vts, Landrover td5, 16 tonne skyline

    #15 22nd August 2010, 23:40

    i used the bolt holding the rear passenger seat beats to the c pillar no idea if its strong enough but it aint pulled out yet
16. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #16 23rd August 2010, 00:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dave_1 i used the bolt holding the rear passenger seat beats to the c pillar no idea if its strong enough but it aint pulled out yet

    That could be potentially dangerous to my rear seat passenger...
    
    
    They are bloody strong blots though
    
    James
17. user_36458 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Sheffield Posts: 733 mk2 cammed vts and Audi S3

    #17 23rd August 2010, 01:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dave_1 i used the bolt holding the rear passenger seat beats to the c pillar no idea if its strong enough but it aint pulled out yet

    you must of forced it in because its not the same thred as the tow eye thred
18. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #18 24th August 2010, 18:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by andiz you must of forced it in because its not the same thred as the tow eye thred

    ^^ pmsl