Where to buy new bolts? (1 Viewer)

[tenmile]

I'd like to replace some of the more corroded bolts and screws in my engine compartment. For instance I have a TRD SC and the bolts have completely corroded (see pics). Where can I purchase bolts that are equal or superior to OEM bolts? Thanks for your help.

 

[-Spike-]

Just talking about this recently. I've never found an equivalent to factory bolts, especially the flanged locking ones.

That being said, those in the know will collect bolts when they go to junkyards.

 

[NLXTACY]

I just replaced with ones from McMaster. The original were crap.

 

[tenmile]

I just replaced with ones from McMaster. The original were crap.

Do you have a source for matching a bolt?

 

[NLXTACY]

Do you have a source for matching a bolt?

Yeah, McMaster-Carr

 

[Pascoscout]

I see you're in Washington so if you have a Fasten-all or Tacoma Screw Products near you they can get you just about any type of bolt. They can even get the flange headed ones but will take some work with the counter guy. Next best option is online with Grainger or McMaster Carr.

 

[tenmile]

I see you're in Washington so if you have a Fasten-all or Tacoma Screw Products near you they can get you just about any type of bolt. They can even get the flange headed ones but will take some work with the counter guy. Next best option is online with Grainger or McMaster Carr.

There is a Tacoma screw in Portland. Is it Fastenal (Fastenal – Industrial Supplies, OEM Fasteners, Safety Products & More) ? Which is a better source?

 

[Pascoscout]

Yeah Fastenal, sorry.

They are honestly about the same. Would go with whatever one is easier for you to access.

 

[BILT4ME]

You can also have your current hardware sent off and have it CAD or Oxide plated.

I have friends that have done this on original restorations. I do not know sources.

 

[tenmile]

Does Toyota sell replacement OEM bolts?
What do some bolts on the engine rust and others do not?

 

[tenmile]

NLXTACY, do you have a part number from McMaster-Carr for these bolts, I did not see the design on the site?

 

[george_tlc]

What bolts in particular are rusting? The S/C is NOT a Toyota product, it was US 'made' for TRD and the bolts were sourced from somewhere...

cheers,
george.

 

[tenmile]

The bolts pictured, as well as some misc. other bolts such as the ground bolt that holds the ground wire to the body.

 

[Martian]

I think that's an M8-1.25 partially threaded flange bolt. Check out McMaster-Carr . You'll have to figure out the length.

 

[tenmile]

That helps a lot. Would I purchase a stainless steel bolt to resist corrosion or some other zinc/plate material?

 

[maxamillion2345]

I would not use stainless.

 

[tenmile]

I would not use stainless.

What would you recommend?

 

[tenmile]

I found this, https://george4wd.taskled.com/scharger/scinstall.pdf , but I believe the fastener part I am wanting to re-fasten was per-assembled, so the bolt is not listed.

 

[maxamillion2345]

You’ll probably only find those fasteners in some shade of zinc and thats probably best anyway. Cadmium or Nickel would be the only other options. Don’t buy phosphate or stainless. Phosphate will rust. Stainless likes to gall.

If you can only find them in stainless use a good amount of nickel antisieze on them.

 

[maxamillion2345]

Measure diameter, measure from bottom of flange to end of bolt, measure length of the shank, measure dia of flange and head - then get to searching on mcmaster or take that bolt down to your local fastener store but most of the fastenal guys Ive dealt with don’t like to be THAT helpful, or they just aren’t capable. I’d try your local fastener place before fastenal anyway.