Does anybody know of an aftermarket source of the tapered torox bolts like (well actually thee) the ones used on the tailgate hinges?
Preferable in Southwestern Ontario. Retired Friday and first day of retirement (which involves a TJ Rubi restoration) is NOT going well !
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Are you sure they're tapered and not just semi filled with paint? I'll try to look at john's tj tomorrow or Tuesday..

 

 

They look like these but instead of Allen Keyed, their torx

 

The bolts are M8 thread,grade 5 minimum.
try these places...
Québec Bolts | Premium quality industrial hardware

Master of Fasteners, Standard Bolts and Specialized Bolts | Desormeau

Bolts Plus Inc. || Fasteners, Industrial, and Safety Supplies

https://www.knappfast.com/

https://www.fastenal.ca/

Niagara Fasteners

Facca Fasteners is The Fastener Connection. Located in London, Ontario, Canada.

 

Hey thanks.
We have a Fasenal in town. Will give them a try.
My "Junkyard Dog" says he thinks he has a bunch in his bolt bucket from previous jeep part outs too.

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