"M" Bolts

acbafam · **Posted:** Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:46 pm

Does anyone know the part number for this item :?:

They are for after factory tow hooks... to keep from pulling the front facia off...

USPLibby · **Joined:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:29 am **Posts:** 377

I tried to buy those a while back but no luck. No one, not even aftermarket U-bolt manufacturers had a set for sale separate from the kit.

Maybe check with a Jeep dealer to see if they have some extras laying around.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:17 pm

Do you have to use that? Why can't you use two regular bolts in each side? I have not looked very close. Thats (M's) what is used to mount my brush gaurd.

When I say regular bolts, I mean the ones made for shear...seems like that would be stronger than those "M's"

Ok, I just looked (real Close)...Seems like enough finger space to put regular bolts in if you look up under the mount. Maybe that mount ain't even there unless there is an addition???

QuietOutdoorsman · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:18 am

The reason for the M bolt is to create the equivalent of 2 bolts out of 1 part AND to be able to install the bolt in a very confined space. There is no way I can see to get in there to drop in 2 bolts (threads down of course) without taking apart the entire front end. The M bolt can be slipped up through one of the 2 holes and threaded around so the first end can drop through the 2nd (again, both ends threads down).

I have an extra set I'm willing to part with for some cash compensation ($20 + shipping) from the mopar tubular brush guard I bought while already having factory tow hooks. First to PM or email me gets them.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:07 am

At first glance it looks as if that theory is true. When you are laying there..look up and you'll see a magic hole making it fairly easy to put bolts in.

And you can for sure get a wrench on the upper side to tighten them after you drop them in.

BCool · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:01 pm

I talked to my dealer about the M bolts and they said they were looking at trying to order them from the aftermarket tow hook kit. I'll let you know what comes of it if he ever gets back to me. I am trying to avoid the front bumper/facia removal as well.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:29 pm

Is my 02 is different? Is this pic where you are mounting to? Mine has all kinds of space up there? The oval dark area is a hole.

http://www.thefergusons.us/kj/kj.htm

Let me know, I might not know where the tow hook spot is.

jpzkj · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:00 pm

You guys need to contact some salvage yards about getting little crap like this. Cheep....available....NOT RETAIL

They're out there...I've see them.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:59 pm

I would use regular bolts from NAPA. As far as the salvage yard thing, you might fair better ordering the things off the internet because of gas prices and time.

BCool · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:19 pm

got my m bolts from the dealer for 10 bucks today. I think they are worth it.

acbafam · **Posted:** Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:33 pm

BCool,
Would you care to post a part number for them please :?:

BCool · **Posted:** Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:11 am

I installed them last week and probably tossed the install instructions. It came with the 2 m bolts and 4 nuts and the two metal clasps with bolts. I'll see if my dealer can get me the part number, just ask for the aftermarket tow hook install kit and tell them that it has m bolts not the plates. He called mopar and it took him a week but he got them.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:09 am

I have two m bolts and nuts after the recent tow hook install.

http://www.thefergusons.us/kj/kj.htm

Only someone who really needs them please.

You MUST send me a 1lb bag of peanut M&M's in return.

the1jferg@aol.com

A grade 8 3/8" 1-1/2" bolt from NAPA with the coat hanger tool will work.

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