Skid Plate Bolt Replacement?

[Noahfn]

I just purchased my first 4Runner, a 2006 SR5 V8 and I'm new to the forums. Yesterday I was looking underneath and found that one of the skid plate bolts wasn't turned in all the way. I went to tighten it down and found it to be stripped.

Where can I get a replacement bolt? Is there anyplace online I can order a couple of spares and get them shipped?


Thanks!

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I just purchased my first 4Runner, a 2006 SR5 V8 and I'm new to the forums. Yesterday I was looking underneath and found that one of the skid plate bolts wasn't turned in all the way. I went to tighten it down and found it to be stripped.

Where can I get a replacement bolt? Is there anyplace online I can order a couple of spares and get them shipped?


Thanks!

Ace and True Value hardware stores have great assortment of metric stuff. I'd try there. I put Never-Seize on mine and still have the stock bolts (I live in a non-salt area). When I need new bolts I'll get stainless and use a dab of thread lube on them.

That's probably the easiest thing to do... Just take the skid off, take sample bolts to the store with you and then put it back together. One on-road ride without the skid shouldn't be an issue.
:cheers:

 

[manhunter]

Just remove the front middle bolt and take it with you to Lowes, Home Depot, or any local hardware store, and get another one that matches it, or take the stripped one with you. All 7 bolts are the same. You shouldn't have to totally remove your skid plate.

 

[Sporin]

My bolts are pretty rusted up, I put some anti-seize on them to see if it helps but I plan to replace them with stainless next time I do an oil change.

 

[J.A.]

I just purchased my first 4Runner, a 2006 SR5 V8 and I'm new to the forums. Yesterday I was looking underneath and found that one of the skid plate bolts wasn't turned in all the way. I went to tighten it down and found it to be stripped.

Where can I get a replacement bolt? Is there anyplace online I can order a couple of spares and get them shipped?


Thanks!

Welcome to the forums, check out this thread and see if it helps. Good Luck.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/32297-skid-plate-bolts.html