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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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Default Hinge pin threads messed up

I some how messed up the threads on one of my hinge pins on my 2013 jk. Want to try and fix the threads. ANybody know what size they are so I can run a die on it?
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Do you mean for the door pins? Many of us don't use the nut hardware.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Post a pic so we know exactly what you are talking about... I don't run the nuts on my hinges either...
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Those nuts are the first thing tossed
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 03:32 AM
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Yes that is what I was talking about.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by danh63
Yes that is what I was talking about.
unless you have half doors nobody ever puts them back on. Mine are still on, but only because I havent had the doors off......
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 03:54 AM
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mine have been rattling around in the centre console for over a year now.......
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sillybubba
mine have been rattling around in the centre console for over a year now.......
I believe 4 of the holes in the plastic pan under the cargo area rug are for them, 2 if 2 door......
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Mountain Man Tim
I believe 4 of the holes in the plastic pan under the cargo area rug are for them, 2 if 2 door......
Yup, mine are there... also put my hard top hardware there as well... easy way to keep track of them!!
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mountain Man Tim
I believe 4 of the holes in the plastic pan under the cargo area rug are for them, 2 if 2 door......
Just FYI, the early JKs didn't have that storage tray in the OEM jack cubby.
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