Need Tow Hook(s)

[JDP530]

I would like to retrieve my E31 '91 car this week. I have a flatbed trailer w/winch. I found online maintenance manual indicating a point for tow hook under front left grill and a tow point under a panel on rear bumper. Car is in storage about an hour from house. I did not see a tow hook in trunk when I was at the storage unit today. I did air up tires on car and trailer and brought back winch battery to top off before I go back for car. Can someone tell me the bolt size of hook so I can try to find a generic hook in town? I can call dealer and see if they have one in stock also. Thanks,

[8Tech]

The towing eye is usually in the tool kit in the boot lid and it is a very coarse left hand thread so you will not find a bolt to fit it.

[JDP530]

I would like to retrieve my E31 '91 car this week. I have a flatbed trailer w/winch. I found online maintenance manual indicating a point for tow hook under front left grill and a tow point under a panel on rear bumper. Car is in storage about an hour from house. I did not see a tow hook in trunk when I was at the storage unit today. I did air up tires on car and trailer and brought back winch battery to top off before I go back for car. Can someone tell me the bolt size of hook so I can try to find a generic hook in town? I can call dealer and see if they have one in stock also. Thanks,

I went through the trunk and could not find it. tool kit only had a wrench or two left in it. But, dealer did have a hook in stock, 72 15 7 203 519, for $36.00. Thanks,

[JDP530]

Dealer had the hook in stock with part number identified on RealOEM.

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