FJ40 Tow Hook Bolts

[RWBeringer4x4]

Hey all -

Another really easy question (maybe) but I can't find the answer by searching.

What size and thread pitch are the bolts for the tow hooks on the front of an FJ40 frame? They seem larger than a standard M12, and seem to have a 2.0 thread pitch, but I had an M14x2.0 bolt laying around, and it's definitely too large (won't fit through the frame or the hook).

M13 doesn't exist, but the diameter of the un-threaded shoulder portion of the bolt I pulled out measures about 12.5mm in diameter (even after sanding down the rust), Typical M12 bolts are fractionally under 12mm (ie: 11.85mm).

Are these a special type of bolt? I'd prefer not to re-use mine as they're pretty badly rusted. I assume grade 10.9 strength here.

 

[73FJ40]

Toyota part no. 91162-61250 for all FJ40's, March 1969 to July 1980. That would be an M12 x 50mm bolt. About $2.00 each list from your local dealer.

Also calls for a lock washer (94512-01200, about $1 each) and a nut (94130-61200) $1.40 list.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Odd, it really seems like it has a wider shoulder than a standard 12mm bolt but there's nothing to indicate that on the parts list!

Funny that you linked to Conicecelli - I'm about an hour from Conshohoken, PA and hear their ads on the radio all the time.

 

[73FJ40]

Odd, it really seems like it has a wider shoulder than a standard 12mm bolt but there's nothing to indicate that on the parts list!

Funny that you linked to Conicecelli - I'm about an hour from Conshohoken, PA and hear their ads on the radio all the time.

Just to be clear, I wasn't 'promoting' Conicecelli Toyota, it's just that their website seems to have the most accurate list of parts that are really available.

There's nothing worse than finding a part number, searching for it on a Toyota parts site that shows it still available, but when ordered you find out it's "NLA".

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Ha no worries, I just thought it was funny that a guy from up in MA happened to pick a provider right near me of all the Toyota vendors online.

 

[4Cruisers]

Just to be clear, I wasn't 'promoting' Conicecelli Toyota, it's just that their website seems to have the most accurate list of parts that are really available.

There's nothing worse than finding a part number, searching for it on a Toyota parts site that shows it still available, but when ordered you find out it's "NLA".

I've found that www.toyotapartsdeal.com is accurate w.r.t. availability, and includes the part numbers the current part has superceded, if applicable.