Has anyone recently sourced any? According to a thread from this forum like 12 years ago, what I need to find is .312-18 X 1.25, flange head, grade 8, part number J9425708AB. However, every source I've found says they're discontinued and are no longer available. Even the local dealer and dedicated mechanics are stumped. I'm dead in the water without one, so any help is appreciated. I've found bolts that match those specs, but without being a mechanic I'm never sure how interchangeable things are. CWA-J8120512 are the closest I could find, and they said they are a fit for a '98 4.0L, but they are slightly longer than the OE ones.

Any guidance is appreciated.

Update: In case anyone searches for the same thing in the future, Summit carries part number CWA-J8120512,
which despite being a different length than the OE are an exact fit per their website, and are from my personal experience. Also below are additional links to the same part number bolt from other users.

 

Why not just order those?

 

Heres a part number for the crown auto bolt. https://globaloffroad.us/products/51103_0203-htm

 

I did, I just started second guessing myself. I've been burned by the "exact fit" claim before. If you'd make the same choice I feel better about it.

 

Thank you. Looks like the ones I ordered from summit, so if they don't work I'll report back here.