Does anyone know the thread size on the front tow ring?

 

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You will not find an off-shelf bolt, the pitch is unique. We have ours custom made by our machine shop.

 

I was looking for a bolt to screw in there for a temp camera project. Can't find one off the shelf.

 

Maybe buy a GoMiniGo plate holder bracket and adapt from there?

 

It works, I run one all the time.

It looks like this.

 

Visit a junk yard several BMW models use the same tow eye, threads are the same non standard size and pitch.

 

Thanks for the reply all.

 

it's an ACME 5/8"-8 tap. you can buy threaded rod or studs from mcmaster. i believe it's 1 start, but look at the end of the tow hook to confirm.

i made a nice all stainless tag holder for mine. severall vendors offer the tag holder with an aluminum stud, only because the stainless rod is pretty expensive. being that the rod is slightly exposed and they salt the roads here in winter, i opted for the stainless.

 

True dat. There's nothing 'special' about it.

 

I beg to differ it is special and it must be custom cut.
The 5/8-8 will not work.

 

5/8-8 is the correct size and pitch. I know, I've done it. I have no idea why you can't make it work.

 

Thanks for Mc master Carr idea.I ll look tommorrow in the book at work. I new it was and 5/8- 8 just didnt think of looking there for it .Thanks CJ

 

try http://mcmaster.com

All 465,000 products are online, and a lot easier to look up than in the book.