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Ditch lights relay box bolt size for inside hood?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Ernart, Jun 11, 2022.

  1. Jun 11, 2022 at 10:20 AM
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    Ernart

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    I’m in process of putting on some ditch lights. Though I need to ground the relay. It’s the existing one on the side panel. What size bolt I use for this? Thanks


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    I usually do the grab bag approach and test-fit extra bolts till one works lol. Or if there is bolt near by that is convenient/safe to remove, it might fit (threads are likely to match) Then I take it to the hardware store for a match.

    That’s just me though, because Im so easily distracted that if I need to look on the internet, my day could easily be shot by the time I get on track. :laugh:

    Once you put in a bolt, tighten it down and check for zero ohms across to the negative batt terminal. Sometimes paint in the thread gets in the way of a good ground.
     
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    Or just use the mounting bolt of the relay box. I just checked it and it grounds O ohms with a little scratching of the coating. 5A8D389F-B9C6-4D17-A52A-E58B3ACE3E06.jpg
     
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    Tried that. The small relay box hole is too small for that bolt.
     
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    You want metric threads. This is what I used.
    Hex cap screw, M8-1.25x20.
    I’ve also used a smaller screw in other places:
    M6-1.00x16.
     
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    Ah, I totally misunderstood. I thought you were looking for a place to put a ground wire.
     

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