Where can I order these bolts and spacers? I just noticed they were missing. Clutch was replaced recently. Is this something that the shop had to remove?
Where can I get these skid plate bolts and spacers?
- Thread starter MOTOcity
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Yes, they had to remove them to replace the clutch. Tha bolt size is 1/2x13x1.5" with a tapered bolt head. But for the time being, I'd just install standard 1/2x13x2 Grade 5 bolts with washers until you can get the tapered head replacements. It is Mopar p/n 6035836 which is easily found for sale all over the web.
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No idea, but upon further inspection I see that that threads on bolt holes are completely gone...
I thought tapered threads were used mostly for plumbing
Imapepper
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Check a bit closer. The first part of the factory nutsert is unthreaded tube and the threads don't start for about 3/8" past that.
(Posting in this old related thread - rather than starting a new one.)
I don't care to spend $8+ each, for six new skid plate bolts. Are there other options?
Also the cupped areas around the mounting holes on my skid plate have seen better days due to rust. Thinking about cutting out the cupped mounting hole areas on the skid plate, and welding in place flat metal, then drilling new holes. That way, I can simply use regular grade 5 bolts (without the matching taper) from Ace Hardware. Any thoughts on that approach?
I don't care to spend $8+ each, for six new skid plate bolts. Are there other options?
Also the cupped areas around the mounting holes on my skid plate have seen better days due to rust. Thinking about cutting out the cupped mounting hole areas on the skid plate, and welding in place flat metal, then drilling new holes. That way, I can simply use regular grade 5 bolts (without the matching taper) from Ace Hardware. Any thoughts on that approach?
I was noticing just now, some of the aftermarket skid plates, have flat flanges for mounting to the frame. So it seems like the earlier stock dimpled hole design is not required. And then with a flat flange a regular (non-tapered) bolt could be used.
fyi, the photos below show why I was thinking of welding flat plate in place of the stock dimpled holes, due to the rust shown. One skid plate hole has a rusted through area, and the other hole has been eaten away all around. But the metal further out is solid for welding, if I cut out the dimples and weld flat metal, then drill a new hole.
Aren't there two different sizes for the TJ's depending on what year. When I put spacers in mine and need longer bolts I just took a factory bolt to Home Depot and matched it up.
The factory skid plate-to-frame bolts, at least on my 1998 TJ have a cone shaped shoulder (photo example below). To fit the dimpled bolt holes on the skid plate. But a regular bolt with washer could probably do in a pinch.