Front Tow Hook Problem

[gcam]

I installed front hooks on my '88 with no problems, and got a set of front hooks and brackets from a wrecker for my '96. Everything bolted right up, but off course I had to buy new mounting hardware (nuts, bolts, washers).

I don't know why, but the sway bar rubs on the heads of both bolts that passes through the frame rails. this regular "clunk-clunk" when i go over bumps is driving me nuts! Anybody else ever experience this? All i used was regular Gr.5 bolts and washers. Did the factory bolts not use washers under the heads?

Thanks,
Geoff

 

[xjj33p3r]

I don't use washers on my farther bolt, and it works fine, with no contact with the sway bar. Think about taking out that washer to see if it helps.

 

[2000XJSPORT]

I used carriage bolts on mine. I intalled a Custom 4X4 kit and the sway bar does not touch at all.
Alex

 

[scoobyxj]

Carrage bolts is the way to go for no rubbing, and keeping the sway bar.

 

[Boatwrench]

Second the carriage bolts. Installed Custom4x4 brackets on the 2000, they hit rub and clunk all the time. My sister's C4x4 brackets came with carriage bolts, hers are quiet.
Tom

 

[Talyn]

C4x4 sent me some bolts with a shaved head when I had that problem. Also, make sure your sway bar is centered. If not, center it and us some hose clamps to keep it there.

-Chris