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Thanks all.

 

I'll use the grade 8 bolts for sure.

I'm waiting for the spacers, that are being made by a local machine shop, before I install them. I might have to go rattle his chain again to see what's taking so long. I was just going to use washers, but it'd be a more solid connection with the spacers that fit the shape of the 2" frame tubing.

 

I might drill another smaller hole behind the 1/2" hole for a quick link for a safety chain that is connected to the tow bar. I'm not sure if this state requires them, but it'd be easy enough to drill them now.

 

With these tow points, a shackle can be attached with a tow strap for short tows or tying down. This would minimize and chance of damaging body work, just as long the angle of the tow strap is monitored. I would never use the suspension arms to tow or tie down. I carry a tow strap and shackles, among other things, in the car at all times. Some padded hooks that could hook into the wheels could be another idea for tying down a vehicle as light as ours.

 

@ Carl

Cutting the 1/4 inch angle is not too easy, at least with the tools I have. When I get hold of the machine shop guy, I'll ask him what it'll cost to cut out a couple with the spacers included. Or if Daniel wants to cut some out, that'd be cool too. Laser cut would look real nice. 

 

CG

 

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