A few days ago, I went off-roading and scraped against a big rock. At first, I didn’t notice any damage, but later, I spotted this screw/nut that looks bent.
How serious is this? Can I fix it myself, or should I take it to my mechanic?
Also, does anyone know which part this is?
That’s just a skid plate. Take the bolt to a hardware store and match it with one that has the same thread pattern.
You could just leave it if the skid plate isn’t rattling. Was it hanging down before you hit it, though?
Clayton said:
You could just leave it if the skid plate isn’t rattling. Was it hanging down before you hit it, though?
Probably was already loose. My dealer left mine loose twice—always double-check their work!
Clayton said:
You could just leave it if the skid plate isn’t rattling. Was it hanging down before you hit it, though?
You’ll still need to deal with it eventually, probably at the next oil change when the skid plate comes off.
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
Nyle said:
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
Nyle said:
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
To be fair, there’s one really obvious bent bolt in the picture.
Nyle said:
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
To be fair, there’s one really obvious bent bolt in the picture.
Bended.
Zahari said:
Nyle said:
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
To be fair, there’s one really obvious bent bolt in the picture.
Bended.
Don’t make me spit my coffee out, man.
Nyle said:
You’ve got a bunch of parts in the picture.
To be fair, there’s one really obvious bent bolt in the picture.
Fair point! Not sure how I missed that.
If it were me, I’d use a pipe to try and straighten the hole. If the threads are damaged, I’d drill it out and use a helicoil.
It’s probably not just the bolt. The weld nut on the other side is likely damaged too. You’d need to remove the bolt and inspect the weld nut. No offense, but based on the terms you used, this might be a bit tricky for you. Any decent mechanic or off-road shop could handle this repair easily and it shouldn’t cost much.
@Phoenix
English isn’t my first language, but sure, go ahead.
@Phoenix
Bended.
