DirtyComanche Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Does anyone know if the J bolts that the fuel tank straps attach to are available? Or if not the 'OEM' ones, a generic that will fit? I'm going to order a tank, and probably the straps, and it looks like the bolts will likely break. Last time that happened I wound up welding up new ones, would rather save the time and effort if I can just order them.
87MJTIM Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Morris Jeep 4x4 (for an XJ) http://www.morris4x4center.com/fuel-tank-strap-bolt-52100362ab.html
DirtyComanche Posted November 28, 2016 Author Posted November 28, 2016 Wow, way more expensive than I would have hoped. Slightly cheaper on Rockauto (you have to search the P/N to find it), but still expensive. No generics? Dorman Help! line or anything?
Strokermjcomanche Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 You can bend a carraige bolt and use that ...
ParadiseMJ Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 ACE hardware is where I got mine. Not stock, not stainless, but holding up well after 7 years. About $3.00 each.
Eagle Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 ACE hardware is where I got mine. Not stock, not stainless, but holding up well after 7 years. About $3.00 each. A search for "J-bolts" or "J bolts" on the ACE Hardware web site comes up blank. Do you remember what they were called? Do the ACE bolts have a flat, button head?
87MJTIM Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Wow, way more expensive than I would have hoped. Slightly cheaper on Rockauto (you have to search the P/N to find it), but still expensive. No generics? Dorman Help! line or anything? I had done a quick search on Rockauto, but did not see J bolts with fuel tanks, etc. So, I went to Morris, just for the part no.
Tj1 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 I cut a corner out of an eye bolt and have no issues so far
ParadiseMJ Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 ACE hardware is where I got mine. Not stock, not stainless, but holding up well after 7 years. About $3.00 each. A search for "J-bolts" or "J bolts" on the ACE Hardware web site comes up blank. Do you remember what they were called? Do the ACE bolts have a flat, button head? No button head. I just went in and looked in the hardware section. There were also j-bolts holding down my cross bed tool box. They're nothing fancy...I suppose if someone wanted to bend a carriage bolt that would take care of the button head. But they hold the tank securely as is. The originals I took out were trashed, rusty. I supposed stainless would be a good idea up if rust was an issue in your area.
ComancheKid45 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 You can bend a carraige bolt and use that ... THIS.....just replaced mine this summer. Cheap and easy
WahooSteeler Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Re On 11/28/2016 at 10:27 AM, ParadiseMJ said: No button head. I just went in and looked in the hardware section. There were also j-bolts holding down my cross bed tool box. They're nothing fancy...I suppose if someone wanted to bend a carriage bolt that would take care of the button head. But they hold the tank securely as is. The originals I took out were trashed, rusty. I supposed stainless would be a good idea up if rust was an issue in your area. Reviving an old thread since I'm about to order a new tank and don't have confidence my existing bolts will come off easy and be reusable. Paradise, to confirm did you just use J bolts then?
Big Dan Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Ill get the part number tonight. Its from a 70s dodge, I believe, and fits perfectly.
Big Dan Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Found it now. GOODMARK GMK2111749681 Its from 70s dodge/Plymouth vehicles. I got mine, originally, off of rock auto. However, it looks like they're out of stock right now. Summit racing has them. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gmk-2111-749-681
WahooSteeler Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Big Dan said: Found it now. GOODMARK GMK2111749681 Its from 70s dodge/Plymouth vehicles. I got mine, originally, off of rock auto. However, it looks like they're out of stock right now. Summit racing has them. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gmk-2111-749-681 Awesome..........thanks for the quick reply! I had literally just ordered new rollover vent valves and grommets from Summit and was able to add these to my order. $12!
DirtyComanche Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, WahooSteeler said: Awesome..........thanks for the quick reply! I had literally just ordered new rollover vent valves and grommets from Summit and was able to add these to my order. $12! What's the P/N for the grommet? Or did they come with them? I'm probably going to need a couple.
WahooSteeler Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, DirtyComanche said: What's the P/N for the grommet? Or did they come with them? I'm probably going to need a couple. Grommet: 52018823 Vent Valve: J5360058
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