Bolt Size

[jpaciorek]

Hello,
Does anyone know the actual size of the bolts that mount the tail lights to the tub from a 2000 TJ?
I'm installing light guards, and need the stock size bolts, just longer length.
Having problems finding the correct bolt with the proper pitch. Are they M6 ?
Chrysler schematic shows them as item 6, but does not list them at all in the pull-down.

Thanks for any help.

[6spdYJ]

Welcome! You can always take the bolt to Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, etc... In the hardware isle they should have a plate with all common threads tapped in it so you can check your bolt to match the thread pitch you need. Be aware though, just because the bolt may start, you want to be sure it threads at least three threads past flush with no bind. Some standard sizes will start, but then bind and cross thread. If you can turn it in by hand with no bind it's likely correct. Then try it on a nut of that known pitch just to be sure. Find the length you need from there.

[jpaciorek]

Thanks for the info, I'll give that a try