How do I Fix a Hook J?
Hook J bolts look like the letter "J." They come in different sizes and may are packaged with nuts and washers. Hook J bolts can be used anywhere a bend is needed to hang a cord around or tighten something to.
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Failings
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Hook J bolts can fail in a number of ways. They may have been poorly machined and not fit the bolt hole they are rated for. The J bend may fissure or the threading on the opposite end of the J bend may break or strip. They may also rust.
Repairs
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A J bolt that is too large for a bolt hole may be sanded down to reduce its diameter. A rusted J bolt can be bathed in a rust removal solution. A J bolt whose threads have warped can be repaired with a thread-chasing tap.
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Concerns
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A hook J bolt that has a broken or cracked J bend, extreme corrosion, or warped threads, can be fixed. However, because each unit costs about a dollar, in reality the cost of time, effort, and money to repair the bolt may make it worthwhile to simply replace it.
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