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Tinseast -> RE: H3 fourth Tow Loop (6/1/2007 1:03:34 PM)
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First off, my H3 is a base model without the towing package. I'm not sure if my frame bracket or license bracket would work on one with the factory hitch. I use a front license plate frame from a Colorado and cut it down. I attached it with two straps that hook over the rear bumper step. Bought a license plate light assy from Advanced Auto and bolted it to the license plate frame. Made an electrical plug that fit into the factory light plug with a jumper. Removed the existing license plate bolt snap nuts and replaced them with 2 GM (christmas tree) body plugs. I layed out the tow loop bolt holes and drilled ( 2) 1/2" holes in the bumper Since the rear bumper is not stamped for a tow loop on the left side, I had to make a steel shim so the tow loop would set level on the bumper. I also cut a 1/8" rubber gasket to protect the bumper. Attaching it to the frame required a welded bracket. On the frame you will see a 2" x 2" square hole. I took a piece 2" square stock ( same as used on a hitch sleeve) and welded ell brackets to each side that meet the tow hoop bolts. It is in two pieces that bolts through the center. Sorry I don't have better pics. I used 7/16" stainlees steel grade 8 bolts on everything. Tarheel 34, I live in eastern Kanawha county Well tried to upload some pics, it says the file is to large
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