Bolts Mounting Hard Top Repair Pack Jeep TJ Wrangler
by Jeep City
Original price
$42.00
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Original price
$42.00
Original price
$42.00
$42.00
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$42.00
Current price
$42.00
Jeep TJ Wrangler 1997-2006 Hard Top bolts Repair Pack
hard top factory bolts require an M8 x 1.25 thread pitch and are roughly 29mm long. 6 needed for Factory Hard Top
Key Details & Sizes:
Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997–2006) hard top factory bolts require an M8 x 1.25 thread pitch and are roughly 29mm long. The factory hardware setup uses six identical bolts that pass through the hard top rail and secure into loose rectangular nut plates tucked beneath the body tub lip.
Core Specifications
- Thread Size: M8 x 1.25
- Factory Tool Needed: Torx T40 bit (Note: Later JK/JL models switched to T50).
- Total Quantity: 6 bolts, 6 washers, (does not include nut plates) sold as pack of 6
Common TJ DIY Upgrades
The loose factory nut plates under the tub lip are notorious for falling out or sliding around whenever the hard top is removed. Jeep owners often implement two popular fixes:
The Nut-Sert / Riv-Nut Method
Many owners drill out the factory holes slightly to install permanent M8 threaded riv-nuts (or "nutserts") directly into the body rail. This locks the threads permanently to the vehicle frame so you never have to fumble underneath the lip with loose backing nuts agai
