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Well I messed up…skid plate support brace bolt

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by SnakeDr, Aug 22, 2021.

  1. Aug 22, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    SnakeDr

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    Pretty mad at myself and could use some help or ideas.

    I managed to snap off the nut that is welded inside the crossmember under the radiator where the forward bolt of the skid plate support brace threads into. I have no idea how to repair this or who to take it to. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Aug 22, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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    dcwn.45

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    Pics?
     
  3. Aug 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    Charlievee

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    Replace the bolts with studs when your done. Best mod i have done to date.
     
  4. Aug 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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    Chucklehead

    Chucklehead Enjoy the ride! You only get one trip

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    Replying without seeing it so a “blind” response but this issue sounds like a perfect application for a riv nut to be installed in the hole thats left without a nut
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Chucklehead

    Chucklehead Enjoy the ride! You only get one trip

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  6. Aug 25, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    If you can drill for a rivnut, and have some material for it to grab, do that. I have used them many times and they work well when you have access for the tool.
     

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