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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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Can anyone identify this bolt?

I believe it came off of the front of my truck...
Don't think it's suspension related but ???
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Looks like it might be off the front drive shaft where it bolts to the pinion.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Looks like it has yellow locktite on the threads, I can't believe it fell out all on it's own!!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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looks like the screw that holds the chuck to a drill
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieselbuilder
looks like the screw that holds the chuck to a drill
Agree!!!!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Looks like what causes Death Wobble!!

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No clue what it is.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieselbuilder
looks like the screw that holds the chuck to a drill
Most of those are left handed threads.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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That's the blinker fluid drain bolt
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Torx head? First thought is dshaft. But...? What part of the truck was it under?
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Dieselbuilder
looks like the screw that holds the chuck to a drill
I think you are right.. I remember using my cordless drill and it was acting funny... I'll have to check.. Thanks

I too thought it was off of driveshaft front that bolts to front diff but those are larger and they're all still there...

Gotta be the drill... Thanks guys!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 03:17 AM
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btw- I was drilling on my front bumper... after that is when I found the little bolt...!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Glad to hear it was not off your truck!!
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