OEM Instatrunk Screws?

[suicideking]

So I have an OEM instatrunk that came with my second Jeep (2004 Sahara). I'd like to try it out in my LJ since I was considering a more expensive storage solution (Tuffy). I have the main piece, but just moved. So not sure what I did with the bolts that hold it in place.

Does someone have a pic of the bolts so I know what I'm looking for? Also, is there somewhere I can buy replacement hardware if I can't find them?

 

[chili_pepper]

So I have an OEM instatrunk that came with my second Jeep (2004 Sahara). I'd like to try it out in my LJ since I was considering a more expensive storage solution (Tuffy). I have the main piece, but just moved. So not sure what I did with the bolts that hold it in place.

Does someone have a pic of the bolts so I know what I'm looking for? Also, is there somewhere I can buy replacement hardware if I can't find them?

Does this help?

 

[suicideking]

Does this help?

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Definitely helpful. I think I'm missing the bolts in #10 and #11. Pictures would still help since I don't throw much out, so they're probably still around somewhere.

 

[LJGreg]

Definitely helpful. I think I'm missing the bolts in #10 and #11. Pictures would still help since I don't throw much out, so they're probably still around somewhere.

 

[suicideking]

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Ok, this looks familiar. I thought it was something that can be used without tools. Now so see if I can find them lol.

 

[suicideking]

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Crap! Found one of these. Didn't find another one. Does it need 2 or 4 of these?

 

[MikeE024]

Crap! Found one of these. Didn't find another one. Does it need 2 or 4 of these?

It uses four. I simply used screws that I bought at the hardware store.

 

[suicideking]

It uses four. I simply used screws that I bought at the hardware store.

You found them at a hardware store? Home Depot?

 

[L J]

You found them at a hardware store? Home Depot?

send a DM to @Daryl to see how/ if these worked for him

Post in thread 'Factory rear trunk'

Sep 17, 2022

What did you use for bolts? Saw somewhere thumb screws were original but can’t find them. What length bolt as well if you know.

M6 x 20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPFWMQT/?tag=wranglerorg-20

• Daryl

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Thread-Knurled-Clamping-Knobs/dp/B07KPFWMQT/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[mrblaine]

You found them at a hardware store? Home Depot?

Does your rig that you want to put the Insta-trunk into have the nutserts installed in the sides of the inner fender at both sides of the tail gate? If not, you may want to wait on thumb screws until you get them installed so you know what the thread is.

 

[suicideking]

Does your rig that you want to put the Insta-trunk into have the nutserts installed in the sides of the inner fender at both sides of the tail gate? If not, you may want to wait on thumb screws until you get them installed so you know what the thread is.

I figure they should be in the Sahara (the Instatrunk came out of the Sahara) and that I can take them out in put them in the LJ.

 

[mrblaine]

I figure they should be in the Sahara (the Instatrunk came out of the Sahara) and that I can take them out in put them in the LJ.

The thumb screws need something to screw into. If you look in the Sahara you will see the nutserts installed in the inner fender for them. You need to see if the same thing is present in the other one.

 

[Daryl]

send a DM to @Daryl to see how/ if these worked for him

Post in thread 'Factory rear trunk'

Sep 17, 2022

What did you use for bolts? Saw somewhere thumb screws were original but can’t find them. What length bolt as well if you know.

M6 x 20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPFWMQT/?tag=wranglerorg-20

• Daryl

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Thread-Knurled-Clamping-Knobs/dp/B07KPFWMQT/?tag=wranglerorg-20

They work fine. Only complaint would be the the knob could be larger in diameter.

 

[mrblaine]

They work fine. Only complaint would be the the knob could be larger in diameter.

https://www.mcmaster.com/3855K64/

 

[Daryl]

https://www.mcmaster.com/3855K64/

That would be a better choice for a replacement.

 

[suicideking]

https://www.mcmaster.com/3855K64/

Thanks Blaine, will buy those.

 

[mrblaine]

Thanks Blaine, will buy those.

I would not do that until you find out if you have nutserts already in the other rig. If not, then it is just as easy to install 1/4-20 and more common than 6mm generally.

 

[P41n]

Does anyone know what the factory nutsert and thumbscrews specs are? Using the diagram part number above, I couldn’t find anything thing that came up mopar or Chrysler.

 

[LJGreg]