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'99 XJ - rear bumper bracket bolt size?

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Old 03-19-2013, 09:31 AM
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Hey all,

Need to install a trailer hitch and know that removing the rear bumper bracket so I can install new nut strips is going to probably require cutting/breaking the existing 8 bolts (4 on each bumper mount) that attach the bumper unit to the frame.

Can anybody confirm for me what size bolts these bracket mounts use so I can pick up replacements in advance of trying to tackle this job tomorrow?

Thanks in advance...
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Try this.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-pa...ts-Catalog.pdf

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OMG I cannot tell you enough to plan and if you don't cut things off spray the crap out of everything with PB Blaster or something. What I thought would be a quick installed turned into 4 hours of frustration. Mostly my fault for not researching enough. Between the bolts and the lack of coverage to get tool to the bumper attaching bolts. YIKES. Lucky I only paid $10 for my Class III hitch at the JY and made sure I got all the bolts with it. CCKen link is valuable information. Also check out this link from eTrailer.com
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=19991586
They have an installation video which might help out.
Take your time.
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Thanks for the links, gentlemen!

For future reference in case anyone searches and finds this thread, it appears that part #34201540 is an M10x1.50x30mm bolt.

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I know this is an older thread but THANK YOU CCKen!
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