Bolt found in frame crossmember

2017 DCSB TRD Offroad. Was poking around under the truck last night and found this bolt hanging out in the frame crossmember, tried to find where it came from or what it is but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know if it's important?

 

I think it holds the front left wheel on.

 

You found the rattle!

 

Based on the shape of the non threaded end it looks like you threw a ball joint.

 

It's a pawn...

 

Kicked up road debris?

 

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Agreed....but I'm surprised knowone has suggested he check if his ball hitch is missing... must be towing a tiny house.

 

No, he was out late last night and just found it. It’s clearly a case of tiny house hit and run. He’d better hide the evidence.

 

looks like a support pin for gas struts on hood supports

 

One time I found a road reflector sitting on top of my frame. Pretty crazy what can get caught up in there.

 

^^^^^
This.

 

That hardware is usually used for struts. Was there a kit installed on your hood to assist in opening? Also kicked up road debri makes sense, check you radiator for damage just in case.

 

If it has a hole through the center maybe it's a jumbo zerk

 

Don't have struts. Checked radiator for damage and looked around some more. Going to assume it was road debris, until something goes wrong.

 

That style of ball end is used on everything from hood/hatch struts to garden tractors, I vote for road debris.

 

I worked in a tire shop. It's amazing what gets picked up on roads.