That's odd, does the thread look normal? Maybe you could go to HD and find the right nut to see if threads on. It's a possible defect.Has anyone actually tried to thread in the tow hook? I tried the other day and couldn't for the life of me get it to start threading.
I find that sometimes if I can't get a thread started I spin in counter clockwise and then back to clockwise and it aligns properly.
I had no spring spacers, the selling dealer told me the car never came with them along with my red mirror caps




Do you have to use the spacers if you have it towed?