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Feb 16, 2008 | 01:13 AM

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Scooby098

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I know the construction store down here has them for cheap garretsons.

Feb 16, 2008 | 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sosborne

I've checked all the sources on this post for the M12-1.25x30mm Grade 10.9. None of them have them. Does anyone know anywhere else to look? I can find this size in Grade 8. I didn't think that was strong enough though.

I even tried google and cant seem to come up with much

What is the application? A M12 x 1.25mm is very fine threads. If you are looking for an OEM replacement bolt try the dealership.

Feb 16, 2008 | 05:57 AM

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If you ever have the opportunity to drop your front third member out, you can also just drill out the holes to 1/2". Then the "studs" just become bolts. That's what I'm running on mine.

Feb 16, 2008 | 06:04 AM

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Just use the metric grade 8.8 if those metric grade 10.9 are too hard to find. I don't think Toyota uses any 10.9 bolts from the factory (maybe the head bolts or something).

Feb 16, 2008 | 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mt_goat

Just use the metric grade 8.8 if those metric grade 10.9 are too hard to find. I don't think Toyota uses any 10.9 bolts from the factory (maybe the head bolts or something).

Ok, I was just concerned that 8.8s wouldn't be strong enough for the brake caliper bolts. The ones I have on the truck now have the heads all knurled from the PO. I need to change them out. I've noticed that that most of the bolts Toyota used aren't that good. Living in the rust belt I have have to drill out many bolts on the undercarriage and hellicoil them. I try to replace the fastners with 10.9s as much as I can.

Feb 16, 2008 | 07:52 AM

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I order mine from Fastenal. Ace Hardware has a pretty good selection of coarse thread, but not so much in fine thread.

That same size is also used for the CV's, the crossmembers, and the diff-to-mount connection - it's good to have some spares!

Be sure to use anit-seize or loctite to keep the salt out of the threads!

Last edited by tc; Feb 16, 2008 at 10:18 AM.