Tow Hook FItment Issues/Question

kbc749 · 02-18-2015, 12:06 PM

Hello,

I ordered a tow hook from Ptuning.com for my 2010 370z. It arrived yesterday and I found that the bolt does not fit into the bolt hole that it is supposed to mount to.

I was able to screw in and unscrew the stock tow hook without issue two weeks ago.

So I have a few questions,

1. Is it possible that the bolt hole is simply very cold, (temp is currently 7 degrees) causing it to shrink ever so slightly as to not allow the room temperature tow hook to screw in as it is supposed to?

2. I thought that the tow hook bolt was a universal size, is it possible that Ptuning sent me the wrong sized bolt?

I figured I'd ask these questions before calling their customer service because they will likely be closed by this evening when I am free to make phone calls. But if I could deduce that they sent me the wrong size. I could shoot them an email right now and expedite the whole process.

Thanks for any input you can provide.

Read T · 02-18-2015, 12:08 PM

I'd call PTuning. Sounds like the wrong thread on the bolt.

FWIW, The stock one should work fine, although some recovery vehicles need at least a 2.5" diameter hole.

kbc749 · 02-18-2015, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

I'd call PTuning. Sounds like the wrong thread on the bolt.

FWIW, The stock one should work fine, although some recovery vehicles need at least a 2.5" diameter hole.

Thank you sir

cooltoy · 02-18-2015, 12:29 PM

Did you mention it was for a 370Z when you ordered?

kbc749 · 02-18-2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Did you mention it was for a 370Z when you ordered?

Yes sir.

They actually already screwed up once. I ordered the 370z (non nismo) racing tow hook kit 2 weeks ago, and they shipped me the license plate mounting kit instead. Then I called and they looked at my order number to see that I ordered the tow hook. Promptly sent me a shipping label and I sent the license plate mounting kit (which I did NOT order) back to them. And then they shipped me what they said would be what I ordered (370z, non Nismo, racing tow hook kit) and it arrived yesterday, only to find that it does not fit

cooltoy · 02-18-2015, 12:52 PM

Good that you specified. They can't blame you for no telling them.

TexasChuck · 02-19-2015, 10:00 AM

I've had the same problem with an after market hook. The threads are just wrong. Don't force it, return it.

02-18-2015, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
kbc749 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 161 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10	Tow Hook FItment Issues/Question Hello, I ordered a tow hook from Ptuning.com for my 2010 370z. It arrived yesterday and I found that the bolt does not fit into the bolt hole that it is supposed to mount to. I was able to screw in and unscrew the stock tow hook without issue two weeks ago. So I have a few questions, 1. Is it possible that the bolt hole is simply very cold, (temp is currently 7 degrees) causing it to shrink ever so slightly as to not allow the room temperature tow hook to screw in as it is supposed to? 2. I thought that the tow hook bolt was a universal size, is it possible that Ptuning sent me the wrong sized bolt? I figured I'd ask these questions before calling their customer service because they will likely be closed by this evening when I am free to make phone calls. But if I could deduce that they sent me the wrong size. I could shoot them an email right now and expedite the whole process. Thanks for any input you can provide.

02-18-2015, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	I'd call PTuning. Sounds like the wrong thread on the bolt. FWIW, The stock one should work fine, although some recovery vehicles need at least a 2.5" diameter hole. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

02-18-2015, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Did you mention it was for a 370Z when you ordered? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-18-2015, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Good that you specified. They can't blame you for no telling them. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-19-2015, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Tow Hook I've had the same problem with an after market hook. The threads are just wrong. Don't force it, return it.

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