Tow eye source, 20 mm
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Tow eye source, 20 mm
Need a 20 mm tow eye for my 2003 XK 8. I have a 16MM and it is too small (MUCH). The VIN sequence indicates very early (Mgf. date 6/02), perhaps "in run" change to 16mm from the original 20mm. Motorman advised he only had the 16mm so that's out. anyone have suggestions rather than dealer or salvage yard? S-Type eye on E-bay but no size listed. Anyone had any other models XK,XJS,? that would carry the 20mm??
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New Tow Eye Available
Dear Jag owners,
I have a 2000 XK8 and it needs the M20X2.5mm tow eye.
What I found out is our need is the same as the Mazda models 2,5,6 and RX8, as well as the Suzuki Swift.
So instead of paying a lot ($40-100) for something that looks like this:
Standard hook
You can get this one that works perfectly for $17.00
Modern tow eye
Just search Ebay for NEW-NEO-CHROME-RACING-TOW-TOWING-HOOK-SCREW-ALUMINUM-T2-FOR-MAZDA-2-5-6-RX-8-CNC
I hope this helps keep your Jag from being damaged the next time you need a tow.
Cheers
I have a 2000 XK8 and it needs the M20X2.5mm tow eye.
What I found out is our need is the same as the Mazda models 2,5,6 and RX8, as well as the Suzuki Swift.
So instead of paying a lot ($40-100) for something that looks like this:
Standard hook
You can get this one that works perfectly for $17.00
Modern tow eye
Just search Ebay for NEW-NEO-CHROME-RACING-TOW-TOWING-HOOK-SCREW-ALUMINUM-T2-FOR-MAZDA-2-5-6-RX-8-CNC
I hope this helps keep your Jag from being damaged the next time you need a tow.
Cheers
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Address this tow eye thread with an update source in another post as follows: Thanks: 3-14-2016, 01:29 PM
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Alternate for OEM Tow Eye
Just tried the E-Bay (China) item obtained for $15 incl. S&H. It is aluminum and comes in different colors. The thread size is 20 mm X 2.5mm RHT and fit very early 2003 and back. The later 2003 and fwd use the 16mm X 2.5mm LHT, I have extra later type obtained from motorcarman if anyone needs it. Enclosed is a link and info from the site. The item fits excellent and is listed for Mazda 2,etc. It took some research to located the large size needed for the early cars and no one lists Jaguar on their fit list. Hope this is some help for early owners.
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Alternate for OEM Tow Eye
Just tried the E-Bay (China) item obtained for $15 incl. S&H. It is aluminum and comes in different colors. The thread size is 20 mm X 2.5mm RHT and fit very early 2003 and back. The later 2003 and fwd use the 16mm X 2.5mm LHT, I have extra later type obtained from motorcarman if anyone needs it. Enclosed is a link and info from the site. The item fits excellent and is listed for Mazda 2,etc. It took some research to located the large size needed for the early cars and no one lists Jaguar on their fit list. Hope this is some help for early owners.
Mouse over image to zoom
Have one to sell? Sell now
Details about GREEN T2 RACING SCREW ALUMINUM CNC TOW TOWING HOOK JDM RACE FOR MAZDA 2 5 6 RX-8
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Confirmed, my '03 4.2 is also fitted with the older 20mm x 2.5 RHT. Apparently the same as a Mazda 2 5 6. These after market hooks are now down to $11 on eBay. Got it delivered today. Not sure about the design with all those threaded parts, but if seems good enough for an emergency, I suppose. Worth spending a few minutes test fitting it and freshen those threads. Or not and do it in the rain/snow while waiting for the truck...
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