Spare tire carrier bolts.

[SoFloBronco]

I want to freshen the spare tire carrier and I'd like to replace the mounting bolts with something less rust prone. Does anyone know the size/thread count on the mounting bolts and could SS replacements be used or is that not going to work?

 

[miesk5]

Yo SoFloBronco,
Call local Ford Dealer Parts Department to confirm what a former member wrote "Those bolts have 10mm head, a relatively small captive washer, & 8mmx1.25mm threads about 30mm long with an angled slot in the tip for self-tapping. Common hardware bolts won't fit because the heads are too large. Hex cap screws probably will fit, but they won't look right."

Item	Part Number	Description
1	1A401	Locking Latch Bracket Reinforcement, Spare Wheel Carrier
2	1469	Spare Wheel Carrier Support
3	N606690-S55	***** and Washer
4	1433	Spare Wheel Carrier
5	N803207-S100	***** and Washer
6	1A429	Spare Wheel Support
7	388577-S150	Pushpin
8	47104	Spare Wheel Scuff Pad
9	57472-S2	***** and Washer
A	—	Tighten to 16-27 Nm (12-20 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 8-15 Nm (6-11 Lb-Ft)

 

[DBStoots]

I want to freshen the spare tire carrier and I'd like to replace the mounting bolts with something less rust prone. Does anyone know the size/thread count on the mounting bolts and could SS replacements be used or is that not going to work?

Curious what you settled on?

 

[DBStoots]

I found these that seem likely to work.

Button Head Hex Drive *****