Re: problem solved

Jul 27, 2003 3 Replies


Just a word of warning, I had my hard doors hanging on similar hooks and the


> two inch screws provided pulled out of the studs. The doors crashed to the
> floor, bending and scratching them. :-( I remounted the hooks with 4 inch
> lag bolts and havn't had a problem since.
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> Here's a link to my hardtop hoist plans
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Yep. When you use any hook on a garage wall, throw away the screws they come with and use at least 3" bolts. It's a good idea to drill the joists first that way you don't split the 2x4 with a bolt. Just make the hole slightly smaller than the solid center on your bolt.


Never trust anything anchored to just sheet rock unless you use a molley-bolt or toggle bolt. Those plastic push-anchors and not good for heavy loads.

oops.. spelling error

moly-bolt

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They're called butterfly bolts in the UK

cheers !

Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara

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