Just got a 2017 Pro4x with 32k miles and it has an oil leak so I brought it to my dealer and they are taking a look to fix under warranty.
They said someone stripped out the threads on the bolts and they need to replace all of them ($13/ea and $8/ea) and re-tap some of the holes which will take a few hours at shop rate. I told them just leave the skid in the bed and I'll look at it because I'm not paying $137/hr to tap holes.
He said most likely whoever did the last oil change put them on too tight.
Anyone experienced this? The bolts looks okay to me - aren't they usually tapered at the end? Or are they missing threads?
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01-06-2023, 09:54 AM #1
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Anyone strip out their skid plate bolts? Dealer just sent me pics of the bolts stripped.
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01-06-2023, 10:23 AM #2
The allen head bolts round out easy if people are not careful loosening them. The threads on the second bolt look a little damaged. Only takes a few minutes to run a tap in to repair the threads. I wouldn't install helicoils with such little damage.
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01-06-2023, 10:23 AM #3
It's frustrating when you're dealing with stripped threads and bolts that need replacing. If you're looking for replacements, have you considered checking out scrooz.com.au? They have a great selection of screws and bolts, and it's possible that you might be able to find the exact bolts you need to replace your skid plate bolts at a reasonable price. It might be worth taking a look and hopefully... it can save you some money in the process. Best of luck with your repair, and I hope you're able to get everything sorted out soon!
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01-06-2023, 10:25 AM #4The name’s JOE NYAGGAH. I am a tireless seeker of knowledge, occassional purveyor of wisdom and also, coincidentally, a graphic designer.
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