E53 X5 Tow Hitch Assembly Purchase Drama! Have a few questions.

[David.X5]

You can get decent metric bolts from some hardware stores and online. Look for the grade mark stamped on the head - get at least grade 10.9

Sounds like a terrible run around. Not sure I'd be willing to drive any distance to discover the next half truth.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by David.X5

Not sure I'd be willing to drive any distance to discover the next half truth.

This.

[Johnny_5]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

This.

I hear ya!

[Johnny_5]

Originally Posted by David.X5

You can get decent metric bolts from some hardware stores and online. Look for the grade mark stamped on the head - get at least grade 10.9

Sounds like a terrible run around. Not sure I'd be willing to drive any distance to discover the next half truth.

Yea I figured worst case thats what Ill have to go with but the main concern is the rest of the OEM pieces I need like the mounts, wiring, etc...that Im worried about if Ill be able to track those down!

Im a bit to trusting I guess and always giving people benefit of the doubt and second chances and is probably why I keep getting screwed over! They are a few hours away to which sucks but I Im really wanting a tow hitch assembly on the X so Ill drive out tomorrow and see what they have. Im just praying its OEM at least but if not getting an actual receipt of the refund is better than getting verbal over the phone is the way I look at it!

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by Johnny_5

Yea I figured worst case thats what Ill have to go with but the main concern is the rest of the OEM pieces I need like the mounts, wiring, etc...that Im worried about if Ill be able to track those down!

Im a bit to trusting I guess and always giving people benefit of the doubt and second chances and is probably why I keep getting screwed over! They are a few hours away to which sucks but I Im really wanting a tow hitch assembly on the X so Ill drive out tomorrow and see what they have. Im just praying its OEM at least but if not getting an actual receipt of the refund is better than getting verbal over the phone is the way I look at it!

If you do not have the two mounts that go inside of the frame rails that allow the hitch mount to hook up to it then you should forget buying this hitch.