lost a bolt *into* the hood of '03 Runner...
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lost a bolt *into* the hood of '03 Runner...
I pretty much hate the FU@#$% bug deflector that came with my '03 Runner. I have had to replace the crappy little rubber plug bolt on one side of the hood a few months ago and then needed to do the same thing on the opposite side today.
While trying to pry the rubber bolt "thingy" out of the hole in the hood, it pops back in and 'tink', 'tink', 'tink' rolls all the way back toward the windshield inside the enclosed section of hood. Sweet! No way to get the thing out of there from what I can tell and now I'm bound to hear it rattling around for the life of the truck.
Any ideas or solutions greatly appreciated. To those thinking of a getting the Toyota hood protector: Save your $$.
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While trying to pry the rubber bolt "thingy" out of the hole in the hood, it pops back in and 'tink', 'tink', 'tink' rolls all the way back toward the windshield inside the enclosed section of hood. Sweet! No way to get the thing out of there from what I can tell and now I'm bound to hear it rattling around for the life of the truck.
Any ideas or solutions greatly appreciated. To those thinking of a getting the Toyota hood protector: Save your $$.
UD
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I think the bolt is made of brass with a rubber jacket, so a magnet will not attract it. I think it's pretty much in there for the life of the truck, unless I replace the hood.
Stupid situation.
Stupid situation.
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I have not driven the truck since it happened so not sure it will rattle. I'm hoping it won't but who knows.
I had something somewhat similar happen with a truck years back when removing a stereo head unit. Lost a bolt into the dash and the damn thing rattled around until the day I sold the truck. Of course that was a K5 Blazer so it was usually hard to hear over all the other noises that beast made.
I had something somewhat similar happen with a truck years back when removing a stereo head unit. Lost a bolt into the dash and the damn thing rattled around until the day I sold the truck. Of course that was a K5 Blazer so it was usually hard to hear over all the other noises that beast made.
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Same thing for me too. Lost one side into the truck hood. No rattling. It think the rubber around the brass end is saving us. What did your replace the rubber gromits with? I used a plastic plug, very similar to that which goes in your wall and you then screw into. The type I used was a flexible kind, which expands to a T when you screw into it. I bought some extra incase I need some for the other side. It's worked since this past Spring. I've heard others here say they used a bolt tied to a string and fished it into the back side of the hood. Those aren't going anywhere anytime soon!
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Hmmm...
my dad was looking into that for his new Sport.
I have one on my truck and he was mentioning getting one for his Runner. I take it that they're not worth it?
Should I just go on Ebay and look for a magnetic hood bra?
my dad was looking into that for his new Sport.
I have one on my truck and he was mentioning getting one for his Runner. I take it that they're not worth it?
Should I just go on Ebay and look for a magnetic hood bra?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Dutch Man
I asked for and received a new hardware kit from toyotaparts4u.com...but just in case...where did you get your plastic plugs??
I asked for and received a new hardware kit from toyotaparts4u.com...but just in case...where did you get your plastic plugs??
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The plugs came from the Hardware store. They are all plastic . They are straight when new. When you insert into the hood hole, and screw into them, they expand into a T shape, preventing them from pulling out. I'll try to post a pic. I too received a new kit from the local stealer. Note to self, never try to remove the bug shield once installed!
The plugs came from the Hardware store. They are all plastic . They are straight when new. When you insert into the hood hole, and screw into them, they expand into a T shape, preventing them from pulling out. I'll try to post a pic. I too received a new kit from the local stealer. Note to self, never try to remove the bug shield once installed!
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Note to self, never try to remove the bug shield once installed!
BTW: After driving to work today I did not hear anything rolling around in the recesses of the hood where the hood protector bolt now lives. Still bugs teh crap out of me to have it stuck in there. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by uberdog
I pretty much hate the FU@#$% bug deflector that came with my '03 Runner. I have had to replace the crappy little rubber plug bolt on one side of the hood a few months ago and then needed to do the same thing on the opposite side today.
While trying to pry the rubber bolt "thingy" out of the hole in the hood, it pops back in and 'tink', 'tink', 'tink' rolls all the way back toward the windshield inside the enclosed section of hood. Sweet! No way to get the thing out of there from what I can tell and now I'm bound to hear it rattling around for the life of the truck.
Any ideas or solutions greatly appreciated. To those thinking of a getting the Toyota hood protector: Save your $$.
UD
While trying to pry the rubber bolt "thingy" out of the hole in the hood, it pops back in and 'tink', 'tink', 'tink' rolls all the way back toward the windshield inside the enclosed section of hood. Sweet! No way to get the thing out of there from what I can tell and now I'm bound to hear it rattling around for the life of the truck.
Any ideas or solutions greatly appreciated. To those thinking of a getting the Toyota hood protector: Save your $$.
UD
Reg the nut! I had the same thing happen to me on my previous 4runner. Left the bolt for 4 years and never heard a thing!
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Originally Posted by kaneman23
Remove the hood and turn it up side down.. Or drive down a super steep grade and hope that it falls out..
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