Steck Manufacturing Universal Tow Eye - 71490

Universal Tow Eye With Strap; The Steck I-Bolt: Universal Tow Eye allows towers, body shop technicians, & mechanics to safely load disabled foreign & some domestic vehicles on roll back wreckers & frame racks, without causing damage. Vehicle manufacturers design specific tow eyes for each model car to pull the vehicle down the assembly line; it is included with the vehicle. However, each manufacturer has different diameters ranging from 1/2" to 1" & either right or left handed threaded ends. These tow eyes can be used by towers & technicians to assist the loading of the vehicle but are often missing from the vehicle, or inaccessible when needed. I-Bolt is a 2" x 1-1/2" loop connected to a 7" long steel shaft with unique gripping teeth that lock into the threaded holes on the front or rear of the vehicle. Insert the I-Bolt into the threaded hole, ideally behind the nut or the back of the hole; engage the gripping teeth by turning the loop clockwise (while holding the knurled 1-3/4" knob) until the teeth engage behind the nut or in the threaded hole. I-Bolt is able to fit threaded holes having diameters of 1/2 up to 1-1/4". This unique design provides a universal hook up solution for the 200+ vehicles identified in the Towing & Service Manual from AAA. Also included is a 6' x 2" polyester safety strap with a 4" looped end to wrap around the control arm or sway bar & a 3-1/2 steel flat snap hook that attaches to the I-Bolt to positively secure the vehicle. The I-Bolt has been certified to pull up to 1,500 lbs. Winch the vehicle until all 4 four wheels are on the bed, & then level the bed. Continue to winch & stop 3-4 ft. short of the winch itself to avoid bending the I-Bolt & damaging the bumper. Once the vehicle is loaded, remove the I-Bolt & secure the vehicle.