Found this in my garage under the Explorer

[miker104]

Anyone have an idea of where this may have come from? I looked at the control arms, etc from the ground but don't see any place obvious that this may have came from. Trying to decide how serious it is. My thought is to take it to a local tire shop and see if they can identify it.

 

[miker104]

Here is the back side of the part

 

[miker104]

Better photo

 

[shucker1]

Looks like a body mount bolt to me.

 

[miker104]

That sounds like it may be important (holding the body to the frame! I take it a tire shop may not be the best option to take a look (other than they have a lift).

Thanks for the response.

 

[edcantu9]

Its a small bolt. I doubt it was anything crucial.

 

[shucker1]

Its a small bolt. I doubt it was anything crucial.

There is nothing in the picture as a size reference.

I only assume this due to the large flat washer on the end.

We all know about the word Ass-U-Me

 

[2Trux]

That oval slotted washer makes me think of suspension alignment stuff.

 

[Spudhut]

Just had a 'Where's Waldo' moment.

 

[Turdle]

body mount bolt

 

[jp450]

The second picture makes me think it is from a sway bar link.
After looking again, it may be from an upper control arm.