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What size is this bolt? Diameter, pitch, and type?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KaptainH, May 2, 2016.

  1. May 2, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    KaptainH

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    There is a pair of 2 on each side of the bed- the bolts holding up my attenna bracket is the one I'm speaking of.

    I snapped one in half.. I took them to the hardware store and couldn't find the right match..
     
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  2. May 2, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    all bolts (for the most part) on the tacoma are metric....
     
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    I can't tell you the exact size/pitch, but they are almost certainly metric bolts.

    Edit - you beat me to it :)
     
  4. May 2, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    I thought the same thing- couldn't match it with anything metric. Got an idea of size?
     
  5. May 2, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    m8 or m6 x 1.25 or 1.5 pitch.... i forget whats a standard pitch.
     
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    Take another non broken bolt to home depot. In their hardware aisles, they have a little chart you can test bolts on to figure out the size. That's your best bet. I'd guess it's around M12?
     
  7. May 2, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    M12 is huge - that's close to a 1/2" bolt. Venturing a guess that it's closer to M6 which is just shy of 1/4".
     
  8. May 2, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    Go to the auto parts store. I believe they are M8 x 1.25 bolts. (just my best guess). The 1.25 is the thread pitch, M8 is the size.
     
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  9. May 2, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    More than likely- M8, 1.25 pitch. Just for reference, our wheel studs are M12
     
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  10. May 2, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    It was a total guess :p My only experience with having to find metric bolts was when I snapped a bolt that holds the front strut to the LCA. In case anyone is wondering, it's an M16 :rofl:

    EDIT: Or was it M14? Shit, I dunno. One of the two.
     
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  11. May 2, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    Beat me by milliseconds...:thumbsup:
     
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