Passenger side rear tow hook for NA?

[twr7cx]

Anyone able to advise where I can acquire a rear tow hook that will fit on the passenger side (opposite to the exhaust tip outlet) on an NA? The MX5Mania ones < https://www.mx5mania.com.au/epages/mx5m ... hooks-0001 > only fit the drivers side next to the exhaust outlet.

[apsilon]

I recently fitted one from Jass Performance, the Dural powder coated version IIRC. Never used it so can't comment further really.

[twr7cx]

I recently fitted one from Jass Performance, the Dural powder coated version IIRC. Never used it so can't comment further really.

Fitted to the passenger side?

This one < https://www.mx5mania.com.au/epages/mx5m ... ID=5779379 > I assume?

[apsilon]

Yes, passenger side. I think that's the one though I bought the black powdercoat version so it doesn't stand out.

[twr7cx]

Cheers. I've bought one and installed it but am planning to change the setup as I noticed that the bolt holes in the two hook are larger diameter than the OEM bolts (which are either M6 or M8 size I think) - I was wondering either making spacers up or drilling it out and fitting bolts of a more substantial size through there.

[RS2000]

Believe it or not, but the minimum breaking load in single shear of a 6mm high tensile bolt shank is about 1400 kg. One would lift your car of the ground. Two will be more than fine for towing.

[bruce]

As if it's going to be used for towing.

[twr7cx]

As if it's going to be used for towing.

While hopefully it won't need to be used, I think it's dangerous to leave something like that fitted if it's not secured properly incase it's used by someone - if they let go they can do some serious damage!

[NitroDann]

They are M8 and if you went and purchased 2x 10.9 High tensile bolts for a dollar each you would have a towhook capacity of just under 7 tonnes.

Dont overthink it.

[apsilon]

FWIW, mine came with (or did I order them separately?) 10.9 fasteners.