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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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So, I found my jeeps skid plate in the garage yesterday after looking for two hours but wasn't able to find the mounting hardware.

Does anyone know what size the bolts are?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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What kind of skid plate?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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tcase skids just use self tappers
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
What kind of skid plate?
Oh yeah sorry, front plate
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I would mock up and then measure the holes and get something that fits.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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That skid should mount right up with out adding anything
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He said his bolts are Mia. It takes 4 bolts the same size as the sway bar bolts. Then 3 nuts on the studs up front.
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Happen to have my skid plate off and the hardware on the bench.

Bolts are 10mm X 1.5 X 25mm long
Nuts are 8mm X 1.25
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Happen to have my skid plate off and the hardware on the bench.

Bolts are 10mm X 1.5 X 25mm long
Nuts are 8mm X 1.25
Awesome, thanks. I thought they were US sizes though?
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Originally Posted by Johnthepanpire
Awesome, thanks. I thought they were US sizes though?
Oh no.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Oh no.
Good thing I didn't force these other bolts in. I picked up a handful of tester hardware, all US.
I'll swap them out tomorrow.
Thanks again everyone
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Originally Posted by Johnthepanpire

Awesome, thanks. I thought they were US sizes though?
Im just about to start making my own skids so that is useful info thank you!! Do you guys think 3/16 is thick enough for skids? Or should i go to 1/4? or even down to 1/8?
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