OEM steps question

I'm just going to use some cheap stainless m8-1.25 bolts and washers to fill the empty holes after I remove the steps this weekend.

Anyone know if a 20mm bolt will be long enough?

 

The bolts that fill the holes on my 2021 that delivered without steps or running boards are size M8 - 1.25 x 24mm. They have a fully threaded shank, and are installed with one washer.



https://www.4runners.com/threads/oem-steps-question.28428/#post-397341

 

Thanks. I ordered some that are 20mm long. I'm guessing they will be long enough to grab enough threads. SInce they are just fillers, I am pretty confident they will work.

 

If they are just filler bolts, just need a bolt, washer (if not a flanged bolt) , neverseize and tighten to 10 ft lbs.

 

Not that it matters in this application, but it's a good opportunity to remind folks that if you use antisieze on a bolt that requires specific torque, you should reduce that torque by 25%-30%.

 

Agree!

 

I can confirm the above part number works. Purchased at dealer for $2.50 each and plugged holes from where I removed the Predator Steps.

 

Is the washer loose or integrated into the bolt (flanged bolt)?

 

The bolt and washer pictured in post #32 is the actual bolt and washer that I removed from my 2021.

 

Just following up.

I used m8-1.25 x 20mm stainless bolts and washers to plug the holes after removing my predator steps. $13 total with plenty left over.

Worked great. The holes are pretty deep. 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm long would be fine.