Help needed

[Cbled56]

I seem to have misplaced my hardware that secures the radiator to the frame. My truck is a 1977 FJ40 with a NOV 76 build date. I have been trying to get it to a point where it won't deteriorate any further. I'm not trying to do a restoration, that will come later. I removed the front clip and degreased everything I wanted to paint with POR-15 frame wise. One of the items I removed was the radiator. I cleaned it up, re-painted it and I am now at the point of re-installing it. Unfortunately I cannot find the nuts, washers and split washers that secure it to the mounts on the frame. Can I just go to Tractor Supply and purchase hardware (metric machine thread) to secure it with, until I find the original hardware? If so what size nut do I need? I really would like to start putting everything back together again, I have had the truck in pieces now for 8 months. Also does anyone sell either OEM or reproduction shims (material pads that go between the bottom of the radiator housing and the frame mounts), I have looked and even gave the part number to my local Toyota parts department and was told it was a discontinued item. Thanks for any help or advice in advance.

 

[TWatson]

I think you'll find useful information here.
Ultimate OEM 4X SERIES PARTS IN STOCK
I think the battery tray one may still be available and is very close.

 

[TWatson]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/img_0887-jpg.1624753/

 

[tjhaga]

I probably have the nuts and washers and maybe even a couple pads, PM me me your address and I’ll send them to you free of charge!

 

[Cbled56]

Hi tjhaga-

I didn't see how to send you a PM, but did find out where to start a conversation. I did send you my info through the conversation. Is a conversation the same as a PM?
Thank you

 

[TheHardWay]

Six one way, half dozen another.

 

[Rigger]

Old MUD = PM
New MUD = conversation

 

[Living in the Past]

Hi tjhaga-

I didn't see how to send you a PM, but did find out where to start a conversation. I did send you my info through the conversation. Is a conversation the same as a PM?
Thank you

Few years ago site had a upgrade, PM (personal message) changed to conversation. So they are the same things. Those some who were on the site prior to the upgrade still refer to it as PM.

 

[Splangy]

M10x1.25 threads. Can get them at any good hardware store (although will probably be DIN and not JIS). I can send you a couple new yellow zinc JIS nuts and washers if you can’t find any

 

[JohnBoy]

I probably have the nuts and washers and maybe even a couple pads, PM me me your address and I’ll send them to you free of charge!

Nice dude for helping that gent out for free.

 

[tjhaga]

Just sent your package, tracking number. 9500 1104 0761 8302 0735 04