Wrangler hardtop bolts
11-14-2005, 02:41 PM
#11
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
It might be worth a phone call but I think it unlikely you will get out of
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:S25ef.10$Ba6.7@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
11-14-2005, 02:41 PM
#12
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
It might be worth a phone call but I think it unlikely you will get out of
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:S25ef.10$Ba6.7@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:S25ef.10$Ba6.7@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
11-14-2005, 02:41 PM
#13
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
It might be worth a phone call but I think it unlikely you will get out of
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:S25ef.10$Ba6.7@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
the parts department for $2.
If you make your own bar-nuts I would use brass or stainless bolts or coat
everything with anti-seize.
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:S25ef.10$Ba6.7@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> RoyJ wrote:
>> I had to replace several on my YJ. The bolts are standard 5/16" NC
>> thread, use grade 5. The nuts are special so you don't need a wrench. I
>> made some out of a piece of galvanzied "------er bar" used on chain link
>> fences at the gate post. About 1/4" x1/2". Cut into 1" chunks, drill and
>> tap 5/16-16
>
> I'm all about making stuff, but how much does a dealer get for the nuts
> and/or bolts?
>
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
11-14-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
11-14-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
11-14-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
Earle
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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--snippy--
> My time is far too valuable to make a $2 part.
>
11-14-2005, 05:03 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
Hi Earle,
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle
11-14-2005, 05:03 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
Hi Earle,
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle
11-14-2005, 05:03 PM
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Re: Wrangler hardtop bolts
Hi Earle,
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle
The guy wouldn't make it as a Real Jeeper, as I have hundreds of
customized wrenches, let alone parts I have needed.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How much do we owe you, for this post? ;o)
>
> Earle