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Stray Cat	While cleaning the Prowler yesterday, I noticed two nuts that hold on the front Mud flaps to the front fender are missing. Anyone know where I can get replacements ? Part number etc ? Thanks, John ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer.
tangled up in BLUE	chances are, if they are missing they were never installed to start with.....I don't think the carriage bolt could fall out without the flap being removed...I found a good substitute bolt at a hardware store years ago, or you can use adhesive.....I had one fastened by DC with body adhesive(the entire flap/fastener fell off).....no bolts, it is still on the car 6 years and 20K miles later....
Bcoffman Gray Ghost	quote: Originally posted by tangled up in BLUE: chances are, if they are missing they were never installed to start with.....I don't think the carriage bolt could fall out without the flap being removed...I found a good substitute bolt at a hardware store years ago, or you can use adhesive.....I had one fastened by DC with body adhesive(the entire flap/fastener fell off).....no bolts, it is still on the car 6 years and 20K miles later.... TUIB, I think he is looking for the nuts, not the bolts. I think I might have some extras here if he doesn't find any locally.
tangled up in BLUE	quote: Originally posted by Bcoffman Gray Ghost: TUIB, I think he is looking for the nuts, not the bolts. I think I might have some extras here if he doesn't find any locally. Ghost... ...uhhhhh, maybe I need to finish my Sunday morning nap before I start reading/replying to the posts.......I think they are a 12-13mm nut.....been a while since I installed any....should be easy to get... ...I need to use the carpenters rule...."read twice, type once"
Stray Cat	Larry, Don't worry - I enjoyed the post....... The Bloody Marys in the AM will hammer you though. ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer.
Richard Jackson	If I remember correctly they ar 6mm nuts. And they do vibrate off. Probably were there from the beginning. Richard
RED5	Make sure to use some loc-tite when putting the new nuts on. Jesse
Fat Pat	Mine fell off (retraced my route and found the flap) changed the bolts to SAE, used fender washers on the inside, and blue loc tite, presto zippo...no more problem!
TooHipCat	Stray Cat, I believe there is no specific part number for the nuts for the mud flap bolts due to them being packaged with the mudflaps at time of packaging. I would just take off the bolt and take it to the hardware store (NOT Home Depot or Lowes...JMO) to get the correct size. DEFINITELY use Loc-Tite when you reinstall. By the way...nice Avatar with you and your son. Brian
Dale Beaman	You can also use Nyloc nuts. Not sure if that is the correct name but the have a nylon liner that holds the nuts on tight. I used them on my kat and have not had any problems.
toys	Try using a dab of silicone on the threads it works real well they will never spin off and you don't have to torque them off like when you use Loctite. Toys
Stray Cat	Thanks everyone - Appreciate it - need to get them fixed prior to the Woodward cruise. Will certainly investigate all the suggestions and get back with what I did. Sincerely, John ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer.
thedqman	John, I have extra. If you want them pop me an email and I will send them out to you. Mike DQ Man
catfish	use nylock nuts they will not come loose.and you dont have to mess w/locktite or silicone. ------------------
Chromer	The nuts are 8mm, and the Nylock variety can readily be found at any Home Depot and cost about 9 cents each... This message has been edited by Chromer on 08-05-2005 at 06:35 AM
prowlrman	I used Nylock on mine...had lost 2 original nuts on each side when I finally noticed it,,,Nylock only way to go...just drove over 1,000 miles last weekend on very rough California highways and actually checked nuts and they are 100% as tight as when I put them on about 1 month ago. Bought mine from an ACE Hardware...but any hardware outlet should carry them...
Stray Cat	Thanks, I will get some at the store and get them on this weekend so I can get to Woodward safely ! really appreciate all the help. Mike - no need to send them if you haven't already. If you have, let me know what I owe you .... Thanks everyone ! John ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer.
GRROWL	quote: Originally posted by Stray Cat: I noticed two nuts that hold on the front Mud flaps to the front fender are missing. Anyone know where I can get replacements ? quote: Originally posted by GRROWL on 06-10-2003: You're bringing up what has been a HOTLY debated topic in the past. Yes, they are metric. HOWEVER, you can go to Home Depot and pick up 1/4-28 "Nylocks" (locking nuts) that will work PERFECTLY!!! -GRROWL P.S. - Original American hot-rods WERE NOT METRIC!
obi-wan	The mud flap nuts are 6x1.o metric with a captive large dia. conical washer on them. While these are dificult to get and not avail at the dealer except with a new set of mud flaps I have a source on them and have them in stock. I sell them for 5.oo for 3 units 10.oo for 6 units. These are the same exact size as the orig. ones and they are just slightly darker in color and match the inside color of the mudflap very well. I do suggest using a dorp of locktite or some black silicone rubber (on the top of the nut after inst.)If you want these parts just send a check for the amt. of fasteners you want to: Scott Curtis(make check to me) 755 Vista Grande Ave. Los Altos, Ca. 94024 Questions?? Call me at 650-967-3609 Leave a message if I'm not here and I get back to A.S.A.P. Hope this helps, Obi-Wan
Stray Cat	Picked up the 1/4 28 Nylocs and Stainless washers.... Mup flap problem solved. $1.72. Thanks Grrowl and everyone else..... Woodward here we come ! John ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer.