Cheers Shayne. It's a simple lesson I always forget. Put the bolts back in the chassis until needed, or bag and tag them. Can't find them anywhere.I can't even remember what it bolts to Bert but if its the chassis i will take a long shot at the hidden crash bumper at the front using the same bolts which are a 1.25 fine thread . Worth a look maybe ?
Hello Bob.The bolts have an M8 x 1.25 thread. Toyota use those nasty 12mm-headed bolts with the tapered sides and hollow crowns. I replace them with conventional 13mm-headed set screws in stainless with plenty of anti-seize paste.
Bob.
Has anybody ever found a bolt list for all the different sizes used on these beasts? I've been gradually replacing them here and there, but I do find myself getting flumoxed by 'odd' ones, even when you'd think it should be the same as its opposite neighbour as it were..... I'm glad I got the tank cover back on though, it took a few scrapes over the last weekend. I have noticed it likes to collect mud too....I would like to buy a box of assorted stainless bolts but they always seem to contain more of what you don't need than of stuff you can use .