Nuts and Bolts

[Coolerman]

You bring up an excellent issue. We should have seperate threads for fiberglass and aluminum tub bolt requirements. There are many differences compared to the stock steel tubs.

All the posts I have made are for a stock steel tub for a 2/71 FJ40. I measure each bolt as it's removed and use a thread gauge when required to determine the pitch (thread count or spacing). Plus I try to take a pic of the area the nut or bolt was removed from. It adds a lot of time to my project but when I'm done everyone can benefit from the work!

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by Coolerman

You bring up an excellent issue. We should have seperate threads for fiberglass and aluminum tub bolt requirements. There are many differences compared to the stock steel tubs.

All the posts I have made are for a stock steel tub for a 2/71 FJ40. I measure each bolt as it's removed and use a thread gauge when required to determine the pitch (thread count or spacing). Plus I try to take a pic of the area the nut or bolt was removed from. It adds a lot of time to my project but when I'm done everyone can benefit from the work!

Thats an awesome thing your doing. Thanks for all your work.

[Coolerman]

Ok few more before I head out to Florida for a week:

Steering Column Lower Boot Cover to Firewall

5 6mm x 1.0 x 20mm Split + Flat washer 10mm head

Carb base to Intake Studs

4 8mm x 1.25 12mm nuts. Note:13mm will NOT fit!

F Engine Alternator Mount to Block

2 10mm x 1.5 x 25mm Split + Flat washer. 14mm Head

Windshield Hold Down Hooks to Hood

4 6mm x 1.0 x 16mm Split + Flat washer. Phillips head screw

Hood Hold Down Hooks To Hood

4 6mm x 1.0 x 20mm Split + Flat washer. 10mm Head

[Klunky Chris]

just thought I'd add my 2 cents to this EXCELLENT thread.

I've gotten hardware at a place in Baltimore called Maryland Metrics.
www.mdmetric.com
They are a great shop that has ALL kind of hardware. They would be a great place to check on some of the more obscure hardware that can't be found elseware.
I was pretty happy with their pricing, but I have no idea how they compare to some of the other places listed so far.


Also Wurth is a really good professional place to get hardware and they have JIS Automotive as well.

and lastly.....

you all need to get one of these cool gadgets!!!!

lets you quickly figure out bolt size and thread pitch. I think it was like $10???

[Coolerman]

Excellent link! The site is a bit hard to navigate but they have everything! For those looking for a good source of the yellow zinc fastners these guys have them.

[TRESSEH]

need bolt size for spring eye pins, there are eight can anyone help with this

8mmx1.25x15



got it ( thanks poser)

[erymer]

you might want to check out www.fastenal.com that's where I get all my stuff.

[Hugh Heifer]

Originally Posted by erymer

you might want to check out www.fastenal.com that's where I get all my stuff.

Fastenal here will only sell bulk quantity. I end up at Ace Hardware or an obscure building supply place here in Rome, GA with a great metric selection. The guys make fun of me there as I am the only guy buying their metric stock!

[erymer]

we have a store here local. most of the stuff here is in packs of 10-20 which works out pretty good for me. I guess it must depend on the individual locations.

[El Cazador]

mdmetrics is a good site. like the grommets. it'll take a day to go through the site to figure out everything they have.

[reservefj40]

Great thread. Can I get a copy of the excel file.
chall03@hotmail.com

Thanks

[AnthroCruiser]

This thread is awesome... I'm going to stock up before I finish my body work. Thanks! And I'd love a copy of the excel file, if it's not too much touble.

- AnthroCruiser

[stumpy]

anybody ever find a good source for the M8 x 1.25 JIS in stainless? plenty of zinc out there, but i cant find stainless for the life of me.

i saw $OR has them in stainless for $1 EACH.

anybody know the source?

i used http://www.metricspecialties.com/ to get a bunch of stainless M6 and others, but they shipped me ISO M8 with 13 mm heads... i am already finding clearance issues with them, so i have to stop where i am.

keep up the good work. if my bolts werent all sitting in an ammo can, i'd be more helpful. great service to the LC community.

[WaAkFJ]

Stumpy-- I am not sure of a source.

Where are you having clearance issues? I am just wondering so I could add special notes for certain bolts.

Thanks and good luck on your search!

[stumpy]

well, for starters, i am having problems putting 13mm head bolts on the oil pan. they almost fit, but not quite. i have had problems with other places on the block and a few on the body. those are mostly places where the bolt head fits fine, but a socket wont fit over the head in the space that remains. what a PITA. i would love to go all stainless but i am starting to think i am going to have to go zinc on the 12mms... argh.

if ANYBODY figures out where we can get M8x1.25 with a 12mm head in stainless, PLEASE POST IT! they ARE out there, somewhere. marv spector knows but he sure as hell aint tellin!

[Coolerman]

Here is a source for stainless hose clamps similiar to the OEM clamps. They carry a full line of metric stainless but alas not JIS automotive.

http://marshfasteners.reachlocal.com...reachlocal.net

Click on the shopping button then on the left pane scroll down to clamps.

[mikealeus]

Would love to get the excel file. Thanks

[Coolerman]

Bump

[CruiserFetish.com]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if I could use hex head bolts like that are on I believe 79 and newer 40's in place of the Phillips style that are stock on the 78 and older. I am doing a 78 and the Philips never really made sense to me and was wondering if anyone has done or would know if I would run into issues with going hex head? I specifically am thinking about the recesses and bevels that are in say the hinges that allow the stock philiips to sink in slightly??

Any thoughts? I too would like a copy of your excel spread sheet, if your still offering. Just found this thread and this is a crazy mount of info! Thanks for all the work!

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by CruiserFetish.com

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if I could use hex head bolts like that are on I believe 79 and newer 40's in place of the Phillips style that are stock on the 78 and older. I am doing a 78 and the Philips never really made sense to me and was wondering if anyone has done or would know if I would run into issues with going hex head? I specifically am thinking about the recesses and bevels that are in say the hinges that allow the stock philiips to sink in slightly??

Any thoughts?....

I'm not really sure it wouldn't work but can't say I know for sure, sorry. I know that www.4WheelAuto.com has that hinge set in stainless for about $16 b/c I spoke w/ them today about it.

This brings me to my next point. As I was calculating and speaking w/ a buddy who's redone 2 40's, he said that a complete set of stainless, washers, etc.. ran him about $400 - $500 for the truck. Anyone else think so? Reason is this is what I found through BlkDog (Thanks Jason):

Linky_to_da_bolts

Copied from their page:

Product Information Store Home > Landcruiser Parts > 40 Series > Body Components

Bolt Package

Description:
Complete Stainless Steel Bolt package for your Cruiser, every metric bolt you'll need to rebuild your cruiser's body. This will do both the interior of the vehicle and exterior.
Price: $250.00
Product code: 1151Quantity: add to basket




Spoke w/ Dan there today and this set didn't include the hinges but supposedly "everything else" I'll let you know.

Originally Posted by CruiserFetish.com

I too would like a copy of your excel spread sheet, if your still offering. Just found this thread and this is a crazy mount of info! Thanks for all the work!

Send me your email and I can forward you what I have. I lack putting some of the one's above in yet such as Coolerman's good info.

[PScottBx]

...sorry you couldn't read the price.. It says, "$250.00" Now that's Can and that makes it about $215 US.

Let me know if anyone has any experience w/ them. I searched them here and found nothing bad.

...and CF.com, that's WaKFJ's list I have...to give her credit due.

Thanks again
Scott

[WaAkFJ]

Scott,

Do you know if 4Wheel auto's bolts are JIS?

That sure doesn't look like enough bolts for exterior / interior.

Before I forked over the money I would want to know how many nuts and bolts the kit has, if they are JIS Automotive, and a list of everything. If the picture is of the actual bolts, then it sure doesn't look like enough. Here are some numbers to think about: You need 28 bolts for ambulance doors, 10 bumperette and frame, 4 grill screws, 14 hardtop bolts, 6 hood hinge, 2 rear license plate, 2 rise hardare, 10 spare tire carrier tube, 4 wiper motor cover. SO far that is about 80 and there are still more bolts plus interior to think about.

On the other hand, buy the kit and tell us how you like it!

[Roberto]

I would like to get me hands on one of those excel spreadsheets also!!

[WaAkFJ]

PM me your email or post it up...

I might make the excel sheet availible on one condition:
YOU MEASURE A BOLT ON YOUR CRUISER

Here is what I need

I am trying to double check some sizes, quantities and washer types. If you have taken off any of the following and could measure, that would be a tremendous help!

- Hardtop
- Doors
- Hood Hinges
- Bezel
- Tranny Hump Bolts
- Seat Bolts
- Windshield Hook Riser
- Bumperettes
- Apron Bolts
- Windshield Hinge
- Fenders


Like coolerman said, it is really easy, just measure!

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php...5&postcount=54