acfortier Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Anyone know where I can get replacement bolts for the gas tank skid plate? They seem to be self tapping or some type of special automotive bolt and I'm not sure I'll find them if I go to the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 They are not self tapping. The problem is there are nuts welded into the frame of the bed. So, if your not having any problems, the bolts are available anywhere bolts are sold. Are you having the problem I had when I removed the tank for replacement, one of the nuts broke loose? I had a heck of a time getting one of mine out, because a nut broke loose. There is no way to get to some of the nuts to hold them in case they break loose. Luckily mine was the outer most one and was able to get a vise grip on it. So, if your not having a problem, just take a bolt out and match it up. When you reinstall the bolts, use ANTISIEZE and avoid the problem I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfortier Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I don't think I broke the nut off when I took of the skid, just didn't want to get any old bolt if it wasn't going to fit correctly. I'll head to the hardware store and get some replacements. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I don't think they were welded. I think they were nut-serts. (Expansion sleeves) The ones on my '88 just spin, which means eventually I'm going to have to find a way to get up there and grind them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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