2G 2g rear broken wheel bearing bolt

[Detail]

Doing some serious maintenance on the rear of my 2g and decided to swap out to new oem wheel bearings. Was in process of torque’ing the bolts to 55 ft lbs when one let go. Turned the world upside down hunting MB844529. Turns out they aren’t available here any longer. Found a similar grade 10 shouldered bolt but it has threads all the way to the shoulder. And reason not to use it?

What are people doing now?

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[Doubleot]

If it threads I don't see a reason why not to use it, I've used various similar strength bolts around my car it's part of the game at this point.

 

[danl]

I’m guessing on the thread size and pitch, but I’ve been using bel metric a lot to replace old hardware. Specifically their JIS hardware is a good fit for many of the oem fasteners.

Just select partial thread and pick your length.

JIS Flange Bolt 10.9 Extra Fine M12X1.25 / 17mm Wrench

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[19Eclipse90]

How much thread engagement do you get with the “new” bolt? It looks you may only get about 4 threads in, based on where the break is. At 55 ft-lbs, I’d look for something else.

 

[pauleyman]

I agree. At least get the correct length.

 

[spooled_u_1st]

I ordered from Japan. Only place I know of.

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How much thread engagement do you get with the “new” bolt? It looks you may only get about 4 threads in, based on where the break is. At 55 ft-lbs, I’d look for something else.

Bad picture angle. They are the exact same length.

I ordered from Japan. Only place I know of.

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Yeah was tempted, but didn’t want to wait on the delivery. Plus if I buy there, probably another grand in crap getting tossed in that cart.

I’m guessing on the thread size and pitch, but I’ve been using bel metric a lot to replace old hardware. Specifically their JIS hardware is a good fit for many of the oem fasteners.

Just select partial thread and pick your length.

JIS Flange Bolt 10.9 Extra Fine M12X1.25 / 17mm Wrench

Bel-Metric sells metric hardware & specialty automotive supplies worldwide. Visit our website to purchase metric fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws, washers & more.

belmetric.com

I like this idea quite a bit!

 

[twicks69]

Bel-Metric or McMaster-Carr work fine for this using a JIS specific fastener. It is M10x1.25x43mm OEM, you can just use a 45mm fastener.
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McMaster-Carr

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JIS Flange Bolt 10.9 Fine M10X1.25 / 14mm Wrench

Bel-Metric sells metric hardware & specialty automotive supplies worldwide. Visit our website to purchase metric fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws, washers & more.

belmetric.com

 

[19Eclipse90]

Bad picture angle. They are the exact same length.

Ah, I see it now. Tricky!

 

[Detail]

Bel-Metric or McMaster-Carr work fine for this using a JIS specific fastener. It is M10x1.25x43mm OEM, you can just use a 45mm fastener.
Product links below -

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

JIS Flange Bolt 10.9 Fine M10X1.25 / 14mm Wrench

Bel-Metric sells metric hardware & specialty automotive supplies worldwide. Visit our website to purchase metric fasteners, nuts, bolts, screws, washers & more.

belmetric.com

Thanks Tim. Do a good job with that diff homie!