I woke up yesterday morning; went out to start my 1993 toy 4x4 ext cab and it just made a grinding noise; like the gears on the starter were not meshing. Of course, oh h***, another problem. I planned on going out today, buying another starter and replacing it, but it doesnt look as easy to get to as I thought. Reguardless, I noticed, the lower bolt on the starter was missing, hoping that is the problem, but I am looking for the correct size, not sure autozone knows, if not guess I will go to the stealer.

 

anyone?

 

M12 maybe, it's been a while since I removed mine but I think it was a 17mm socket, which usually means an M12 thread. As for length, that's asking more than my 40something memory can handle.

 

i can tell you its like 1.75" long (So like 45 mm or something)

 

Thanks Guys,
The dealer didnt have one in stock, or know the size, only part #....I went down to my local toy mechanic and had something lying around that fit, just had a hard time starting it with bolt missing, had to roll it to start...thanks again

 

you ever find the exact size bolt? my starter just fricking fell out this morning. i went to start my 4runner and it sounded like a damn sawblade was in my engine. i can move the starter around with my bare hands....

 

Happened to my Sons 4Runner two weeks ago. Starter was literally hanging by the positive cable and wire harness. I can’t seem to find those bolts anywhere. Did you ever find what size they were?

 

I'm about 90% sure they're M10 x 1.25. Now the length, I can't recall. Because the 3vz and 5vz are different. IIRC on the 3 they both insert from front of vehicle (and they're both about the same length?).
The 5V has one from the back, but its much shorter. Like 3 inches or something. But I really don't remember now. I do know they are the 10x1.25 I still got one in a bag, labeled. And just went out and checked it. LOL about the only dang thing I bagged and labeled.

 

I am 100% sure they are both M10 x 1.25. The lower bolt that goes in from the front to the back is 40-45mm long. Don't get just any washer head bolt tho. It should be a 14mm bolt with about a 15mm washer. If you get a generic bolt from AutoZone, it's likely to be 15mm drive and too wide to fit properly. The bolt hole is pretty close to the starter body.