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Bolt for a J-Top
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:50 am
by lmacka
I'm chasing a bolt which has fallen out of my '92 J-Top. Where's the best place to go and get one? Mitsubishi doesn't seem to want to help me, so should I try something like NuBolt? Obviously I need a high tensile one, anything else I need to know?
Also, does anyone happen to know the dimentions of the bolt pictured below? The diagram's from the manual which doesn't specify part types/numbers.
Sorry if this is a stupid question... I'm no bolt expert...
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:04 pm
by FrankR
I replaced all of mine with grade 10.9 and nylock nuts. If you can find the fine thread, be sure to use them. I have a bag of extras, but shipping from the States might be a bit rich. Let me know if you need it that badly.
Frank
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:07 pm
by lmacka
Mate do you happen to know the dimentions of those bolts? I'm at work and am trying to chase up a set today so I can fix it tonight, put it in for a wheel alignment tomorrow and have it ready for a bashin' on the weekend!
Cheers!
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:03 pm
by glenn_c
12mm x 65mm if my memory serves me correctly.
By the way did you have a wheel alightment done recently? These bolts have a habit of coming lose after being played with, so they should be replaced when doing a wheel alightment.
Regards Glenn
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:40 pm
by FrankR
The OE bolts on my '89 were M12 x 50mm 10T. I replaced them with M12 1.25 x 60mm in order to accomodate extra shims and the longer nylock nuts.
Frank
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:47 pm
by crh
glenn_c, you list rear swaybar disconnects in your sig. Were they custom or where did you get them?
Have been wanting to do something for a while and don't want to just take it off and lose on-road handling.
Would like to know your thoughts.
Cheers.
Col