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by Astrophysics
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: Towing
Topic: Recovery Strap
Replies: 33
Views: 14180

Re: Recovery Strap and eye bolts mounted to cross member

The steel foundation paltes are available at Building supply stores such as OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware ) and other. the company is USP Connectors. Simpson Strong tie could also make a similar product. Still looking for my old photos, which most be on my old computer which was replaced about 9 mont...
by Astrophysics
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.
Replies: 26
Views: 10107

Re: Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.

I found the picture of the light bar and the Part number of the stainless steel curved bar. The shower bar is great. It is made by Zenith Products Corp. the brushed nickel Curved rod is Part number 35601BN. There are other curved shower bars, but the Zenith Products one from Home Depot has the best ...
by Astrophysics
Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Towing
Topic: Recovery Strap
Replies: 33
Views: 14180

Re: Recovery Strap

I have an AWD 2003 Astro. The nice bumper has the plastic trim which makes it difficult to install a tow hook and still keep the front end neat. So to minimize the size of the cutout or hole that needs to be made, I used a 5/8 inch heavy duty eye bolt cast type about 6 inch long. So the only hole th...
by Astrophysics
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.
Replies: 26
Views: 10107

Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.

I have a 2003 Chevy Astro AWD and found a clever way to make a nice looking light bar for the front bumper. Since there are no Westin or WAAG bars to fit an Astro you need to improvise. Basically, go to your neighborhood Lowes or Home Depot and get one of the nice new curved hotel style shower curta...