Tailgate Hinge Bolts

So I got a tailgate shell to replace my dented one and am currently swapping the handle and hardware. I’m having trouble removing the bolts out of both hinges on the old one. Unfortunately I stripped 2 of them already... I’m thinking about just drilling them out and replacing them. Unfortunately, from what I can see,the parts diagram lists the hinges but not the bolts.
Anyone know the size or part numbers or where a good place to get them would be?

Thanks !

 

[QUOTE="EatSleepTacos, post: 20191585, member:

Wow now that’s service! Lol Thanks for such a fast reply! That’s not the diagram that I saw. That helps a lot. Thanks again so much.

 

Not a problem! This is the site I use for much more in depth diagrams. It's very hard to navigate but once you figure it out, it's an excellent resource. I always search by my VIN.

http://auto-kat.com/index.php?route=saleepc/toyota/

 

Bookmarked.

 

Look close at the bolts. Some people have reported that the hinge bolts were tack welded to the hinge.

 

Yep.. They were welded alright... and were a biatch to drill through! I burned out several drill bits, but I’m done! Woot!

Thanks!

 

I just literally had to do the same thing. Whoa. What a pain.
Now looking for screws to replace