benen tow hook help

[cihanvtec]

hey guys, just went to install my benen tow hook.. but cant really figure out how it should be.. ive researched the part number which is be-10100rr, to confirm that it will suit my eg sedan. it looks to be the right part number, but it just wont fit..

can somone confirm if the attached image looks right?


http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af347/cihanvtec/IMG_1196-1.jpg

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af347/cihanvtec/IMG_1197.jpg

from what i understand, shouldnt both the bolts be running through the factory tow hook? ive tried every possible position but cannot get both the bolts to line up THROUGH the factory tow hook. also the bolts dont seem long enough..

can someone provide a picture of how it should look? or a tutorial? i havent been ablke to find a decent one.

any help will be much appreciated. thanks guys.

[EKVTIR-T]

looks ok except short threads

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg173/jhammond_82/DSC00518.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/511/4009/38777004010_large.jpg

[cihanvtec]

thanks alot for that man! really appreciate it. i had it installed the way it is in the pictures you posted (one bolt inside the factory tow loop and the second outside), but it seems to move up and down when i push it. should it be moving at all? i was under the impression that it will sit firm without moving at all?

[EKVTIR-T]

Ive never used one but I assume if its done up tight it wont move

Make sure the smaller plate stays parallel as you tighten it too

[cihanvtec]

hmm ill give it a shot man. thanks for the advice :)

[xntrik]

Yes it looks right.
I still wouldn't tow with it though.

[sxmachine]

Hey i installed one on my del sol but the bolts that come with them are too short and shit.. Do your self a favour and buy hi tensile bolts and a bit longer so the nut actually does the whole way up ... And it shouldnt move up and down either

[MIKO_OL]

Hey i installed one on my del sol but the bolts that come with them are too short and shit.. Do your self a favour and buy hi tensile bolts and a bit longer so the nut actually does the whole way up ... And it shouldnt move up and down either

I was going to suggest this aswell.

Just go to a local bunnings or something and purchase a longer one. Save the hassle in buying short ones.

[SuperJDM.]

yes you have installed it properly, however it seems like you have the same problem as i did.

they have sent you shorter bolts meaning the nut wont screw on enough to go through all the nut thread.

pop by to autobarn and buy a new set, you wouldnt want it falling off as you're driving.

[vtecing]

use lock nuts too

[EKVTIR-T]

nylock

[u mad?]

use lock nuts too
good idea.

[vtecing]

nylock

thats what i meant :)

[EKVTIR-T]

thats what i meant :)

Yeah coz I thought you meant these

http://mazda-2.sgpetch.co.uk/admin/system-content/accessory_images/Mazda/2/Locking_Wheel_Nut_Set_large.jpg

[mugen_ctr]

Just outta curiosity, has anyone had any accidents or incidents that required the use of this tow hook for those who have it installed? always wondered if its actually strong enough or merely just bling factor

[vtecing]

Lol I doubt it. Your towing a 1 ton vehicle with two small bolts... Just for show really, the standard tow hooks do the job, the only reason you would use an extended tow hook is for track use, just to pull it out of a sand trap or onto the flat bed but that one isn't a cams approved item so can't really use it for that either.

[cihanvtec]

thanks for all the input guys.. i will grab some extended nuts, but i dont quite understand what type of bolts i should use to keep it secure from theives! what type of bolts? brand? and where can i purchase? thanks guys!

[mugen_ctr]

Lol I doubt it. Your towing a 1 ton vehicle with two small bolts... Just for show really, the standard tow hooks do the job, the only reason you would use an extended tow hook is for track use, just to pull it out of a sand trap or onto the flat bed but that one isn't a cams approved item so can't really use it for that either.

Ohhh i thought they were cams approved, which is why i was wanting to get one in the near future for track days lol, cheers for that...

BUT, if u were to replace them 2 bolts with high tensile bolt grade of like 10 - 12, would it work than? LOL

jus considering my options :D

[vtecing]

cars must be fitted with towing points complying with the following:
• have an internal diameter of at least 40mm;
• are fitted forward of the front axle and rearwards of the rear axle;
• are clearly visible in yellow, orange or red, the chosen colour being in contrast to the colour of the body work
immediately adjacent the towing point;
• are constructed and fitted in such a way that when a load is applied to the towing point, parallel to the ground
and in a direction facing away from the vehicle, parallel to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, the vehicle shall be capable of drawing the car over two blocks of 100mm height. These blocks shall be of a section 100mm x 200mm, not less than the width of the tyre and shall be placed immediately “in front” of the tyres closest to the towing point being subject to the applied load. In order to test the strength of the towing point, any non-structural body work which interferes with the test may be removed.
OR
As an alternative to the above, tow hooks provided by the manufacturer of the car as a standard fitment may be utilised, provided they are easily accessible and clearly visible, in yellow, orange or red, contrasting with the colour of the bodywork immediately adjacent to the towing point, and pass the same test as outlined above.