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Rear bumper bracket bolt thread/size?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Backinblack03, Jun 2, 2017.

  1. Jun 2, 2017 at 2:17 PM
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    Backinblack03

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    Backinblack03 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hoping to install a hitch this weekend. The bumper bracket bolts that pass through the frame have been there for 14 years, and will probably not come out willingly and may have to be destroyed. Does anyone know what the size and thread pitch are?

    Thanks!
     
    Backinblack03, Jun 2, 2017
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  2. Jun 3, 2017 at 1:20 AM
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    Stutely

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    Just bought some actually:
    $13 m12x1.25 mm self-locking nylon insert hex lock nuts, pack of 6
    m12x1.25

    You're gonna need a torch to remove them. Just heat the bolt head for a bit and then crank on them. Extra leverage helps. I used a pipe clamp slid over my socket wrench.

    The one closest to the cab screws into a welded nut, but the one closest to the rear has its own nut. I think they're 17mm socket size.
     
    Stutely, Jun 3, 2017
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  3. Jun 6, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    19mm actually, and thanks for the info! Got it all installed in under 2 hours. In the dark. In the rain...
     
    Backinblack03, Jun 6, 2017
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  4. Jun 6, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    TooMuchToDo

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    ...we'll get there.
    Didn't realize there was one loose nut until I cranked for way too long. Reached in and finally felt it spinning. ... live and learn
     
    TooMuchToDo, Jun 6, 2017
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