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[SOLVED] Thread & Size for the Gate Stay Bolt?

Discussion in 'Subaru Sambar' started by limitlis, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. limitlis

    limitlis New Member

    jp-carparts lists it as a 51888 / 51802TA010. My truck didn't come with any so I'm just wondering if anyone knows the thread & bolt size that I can just find at any local hardware store. Is it also just the bolts or some sort of plastic/rubber piece as well?


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    Thanks!
     
  2. rkrenicki

    rkrenicki Active Member

    It is a normal hex bolt with a plastic "cup" around it and a washer. It is a standard metric thread.. but I do not have a way to measure it for you. :(

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  3. limitlis

    limitlis New Member

    Thanks rkrenicki, the closeup pic does help! I'll keep trying the random bolts I happen to have around the house haha.
     
  4. limitlis

    limitlis New Member

    Just in case anyone else is in need of the same bolt. Looks like the size is M6 x 1.0.

    I rummaged around my misc. bolts till I found a random one that worked. Took it over to Lowe's to get the size & thread pattern. And then rummaged through their sliding "specialty" bolt drawers until I found these:

    • Socket Hd Cap Screw CLass 12.9 - M6-1.00 x 30 - 008236712230
    • or Button Hd Cap Screw Metric - M6-1.00 x 20 - 038902033093
    • Nylon Spacers - 5/8 x 1/4 x 3/8 - 008236708363
    I bought both the button and socket head but in the end went with the socket head. I bought the 30mm in length because that was all they had, but a shorter one would've worked just as well.

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    I also added some rubber washers between the nylon spacer and the truck I might add another between the bolt and the spacer too to try and get some waterproof-ness to prevent any further rust. Because of rust the new bolt had a hard time installing.
     
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