Torx Screw

[H3 Hummer 64]

What exactly is the purpose of the little torx head screw in the center of the tow hook base? I had to drill one out when I installed my brush guard today but after mounting the guard and the pads the other one wouldn't go back in because it was too short. Should I get some longer screws to put in there or just leave them out?

[BABHUMV]

just to hold it in place while going down the production line.

[Mike E]

just to hold it in place while going down the production line.

^^What he said. Just throw them away. They served their purpose already. :rolleyes:

[H3 Builder]

That is correct. They tried all kind of ideas before comming up with this. The bumper is assembled at a supplier and sequenced into the plant, and the only way to have the bracket stay attached to the bumper before assembly was to use the screw.

[H3 Hummer 64]

cool, thanks everybody.

[f5fstop]

It actually holds the vehicle together....:D

[Agriv8r]

it is to help gas mileage. as long as the factory part is intact, you should get 3-4mpg more than someone who drills theirs out. could explain how it works, but it is a little technical, and to be honest i dont quite understand it all. but whatever you do, dont drill it out or throw it away.:giggling: