jpoprock
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- Kokomo, IN
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- 2002 Explorer Limited
Can someone help me figure out how to go about getting some new bolts? What do you do?? Call a dealer and tell them what you need? Is there any way to NOT call the dealer and get the same exact thing?
For instance, I lost a brake caliper bracket bolt last night after changing my front brakes and rotor a few weeks ago. I didn't get the left side tight enough and a bolt backed itself out. Luckily I was able to get it repaired first thing this morning. But last night I tried to do some research on the bolt size here in the forum and found some inconsistent information. Some say it's a 15mm 1/2" bolt, others say it's an 18mm 1/2 bolt. I can't believe that it's a 1/2" bolt at all because that seems too short. But perhaps it was. I didn't ask, but the tire shop got it fixed and torqued nice and tight.
Tie-Rod's are another part that seem to vary in thickness. Mine is 31mm, but not every 02 Explorer is 31mm I don't think.
My point is... sometimes the specs aren't the same for everyone. Not sure why, but it's true. So sure as hell someone will say they are 18mm 2 1/2" bolts, I purchase 6 of 'em, and they turn out being 16mm 2" bolts, and I become stranded at home for days. DOH!
Thanks!
J
For instance, I lost a brake caliper bracket bolt last night after changing my front brakes and rotor a few weeks ago. I didn't get the left side tight enough and a bolt backed itself out. Luckily I was able to get it repaired first thing this morning. But last night I tried to do some research on the bolt size here in the forum and found some inconsistent information. Some say it's a 15mm 1/2" bolt, others say it's an 18mm 1/2 bolt. I can't believe that it's a 1/2" bolt at all because that seems too short. But perhaps it was. I didn't ask, but the tire shop got it fixed and torqued nice and tight.
Tie-Rod's are another part that seem to vary in thickness. Mine is 31mm, but not every 02 Explorer is 31mm I don't think.
My point is... sometimes the specs aren't the same for everyone. Not sure why, but it's true. So sure as hell someone will say they are 18mm 2 1/2" bolts, I purchase 6 of 'em, and they turn out being 16mm 2" bolts, and I become stranded at home for days. DOH!
Thanks!
J