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Passenger Rear Bottom Shock Bolt Loose But Seized?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by whiteknight4x4, Sep 1, 2023.

  1. Sep 1, 2023 at 11:19 AM
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    whiteknight4x4

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    If thats what the kids are calling "mall crawlin" these days, then ya! Done a fair bit.

    In all seriousness, I did live down a gravel road for at least 8 or 9 of those months, have taken the truck on some forrest roads hunting and stuff. My theory is that since the passenger side shock bracket faces forward and not rearward, my front tires were slingin rocks and dirt and all kinds of junk in there and prematurely wore it out. That's why the paint is all chipped off and its rusty on that side and not the driver side.
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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    COLDTACO2 Yuye

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    So what’s the size for those? I keep seeing they’re a 14mm but the head of mine is a 17mm wrench so I’m honestly confused. I have the same issue and I’m just going to cut them and get grade 8 bolts
     
  3. Jul 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    When you see a size such as "M12" or "M14" that refers to the diameter of the bolt itself (the threaded portion).

    The bolt head will always be larger hence why an M17 socket fits over an M14 bolt.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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    COLDTACO2 Yuye

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    Ohhhh gotcha, thanks for clarifying.
    So M14-2.0 x 70mm or 75mm hex bolt according to chat gpt. You guys still use a step bolt or a straight m14?
     
  5. Jul 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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    Part numbers are in the first page.

    If you have the bolt on your vehicle, you could opt to take it out and measure it and buying an equivalent at a hardware store.
     

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