OEM spare tire carrier mounting bolts

[Super 8]

Just got my spare tire carrier back from the powder coater. The original tire carrier to mounting brackets bolts are in bad shape. Should I replace them with like bolts or using a bushing?

 

[Mancunian]

Called Shoulder bolts or Axle bolts try Fastenal or McMaster Carr

 

[kgt0001]

Fastenal!

 

[Loyalpoke]

I never understood why it needed shoulder bolts. I used a normal bolt. I actually resized the hole slightly since they were a bit worn and so it would fit a common size bolt.

 

[Super 8]

I never understood why it needed shoulder bolts. I used a normal bolt. I actually resized the hole slightly since they were a bit worn and so it would fit a common size bolt.

I wondered the same thing. I was thinking of going a size smaller and using a brass bushing.

 

[Randyzzz]

I wondered the same thing. I was thinking of going a size smaller and using a brass bushing.

I am at the same point! Both my carriers had standard bolts- I was looking for something more “trick” and am trying to decide between a socket head or a 12 point ARP.



7/16 fits mine perfectly, without drilling the holes.