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RoxysGT

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Anyone know the size of the differntail cover bolts??

i.e 5/16-18 x 1" L
 
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13mm
 

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Thank You.

13 mm is that the hex head size or thread size??
 

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RoxysGT said:
Thank You.

13 mm is that the hex head size or thread size??
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Head size

13mm head
1/4in thick
18mm length to head
7 threads

head has slight dome shape
 
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Hex head...
 

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The bolt head is 14 mm and the thread is about 1/4" thick so I would guess the bolts threads are M6 x 18mm L.
 
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I am pretty sure they are 13mm.
 

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I was thinking about replacing the factory bolts with stainless steel socket head cap screws.
It looks nice!Just need the bolt size.
 

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The bolt head is 14 mm and the thread is about 1/4" thick so I would guess the bolts threads are M6 x 18mm L.
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I went outside and pulled one out of my spare axle, double checked the bolt size for you with a dial caliper and you still assume, the only thing i didn't state was the thread type
 
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I went outside and pulled one out of my spare axle, double checked the bolt size for you with a dial caliper and you still assume, the only thing i didn't state was the thread type
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you should get a good tech badge for that.
 

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i did that yesturday when i posted
 

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Thanks man
 
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