Front bumper carriage bolts: Better alternative?

[MT-PTK]

I went to adjust the lights on my front bumper and noticed that one of the carriage bolts is sheard off. Head is still there but the bolt is gone. After searching the forum and seeing what a biatch they are to get out some times, what is a good alternative. I'm sticking with the stock bumper for now since it's in great shape...no rust at all.

Can anyone point me to a good alternative for replacing them for now, and so they'll be easy to get off in the future for a beefed up bumper.

Stainless? Hex head? Size? etc...

Thanks.

William

 

[Wile E Coyote]

For aesthetics, it's hard to beat the carriage bolts. I'd just find a properly sized replacement and add some anti-seize.
If you go stainless, just know to never use powered wrenches ( pneumatic, electric, ya know) as you won't be happy when later removing them.

 

[2mbb]

go to McMaster-Carr and search their selection of bolts. You might find something you like better (pan head machine screw, for example). However I agree with Wile. It's hard to beat the carriage bolt, and use antisieze.

 

[CMD82]

Don't get the ones from CCOT, as mine are already rusting after a year.