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H3 Hummer 64

08-26-2006 03:01 AM

Torx Screw

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

08-26-2006 03:10 AM

Re: Torx Screw

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

Mike E

08-26-2006 04:13 AM

Re: Torx Screw

Quote:

Originally Posted by BABHUMV

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

08-26-2006 04:35 AM

Re: Torx Screw

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

08-26-2006 06:26 AM

Re: Torx Screw

cool, thanks everybody.

f5fstop

08-26-2006 01:27 PM

Re: Torx Screw

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

Agriv8r

08-26-2006 02:57 PM

Re: Torx Screw

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:

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