Paul64 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hi, Just bought some M10x100ml bolts for the NATO hitch. Seems to be quite a lot of play around circumference. Anyone know what the recommended bolt is? Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 The holes are 14mm diameter. but Td5 crossmembers have M12 threaded inserts in them, so you could use 14 or 12mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 The holes are 14mm diameter.but Td5 crossmembers have M12 threaded inserts in them, so you could use 14 or 12mm. Thanks Jim, I have a 110 cross member. Does that make any difference? Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I use M14 if they will fit. Depends on the tollerance of the crossmember holes and how the bits of the NATO hitch are screwed together. If M14's don't go then I use M12. I think Dixon Bate say the bolt size is 1/2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I use M12, M14 is not a prefered thread size and can be difficult to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Both my usual nut/bolt suppliers have M14 on the shelf. Admitedly not in as wide a range of lengths as M12. Having said that 4 x M12's are plenty strong enough, as I'm sure you will be using approroately rated bolts, won't you?. 8.8 are fine, 10.8 or 12.9 even better but maybe slightly over kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 EPC says 4 x M12 x 120mm LR part BH112157 to attach a NATO pintle to a 90/110 rear crossmember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 EPC says 4 x M12 x 120mm LR part BH112157 to attach a NATO pintle to a 90/110 rear crossmember. Not to forget - 2 x nuts per bolt AND the appropriate reinforcing and spreader plates either side of the rear crossmember - Details here - NATO Pintle & Socket.pdf Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Thanks for all the information. However, after traipsing around three hardware stores none of them stocked bigger than M10! I'll just have to hope me old mate rejo has some kicking about his shed! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I've used M14 hi-tensile socket head bolts 150mm long. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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