Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

I removed my front bumper the other day and I'm in the process of cleaning up the bolts and nuts. I noticed the nuts have slots cut into the top side.

What is that sort of nut called? (I assume it's a locking feature of some sort).

Also, if I was to go back with regular nuts, could I just slip in a lock washer and get the same effect?

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

It's called a top lock nut or stop nut. A lock washer should work assuming it seats properly.

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

Thanks.

Now speaking of "seating properly" I noticed the flat washers that were on there had a pretty solid impression of a hexagon shoved into them. Do I need new flat washers when I put the bumper back on?

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

I'm just going to go back with a Teflon type lock nut on mine. By the way washers are about .17cents. I'd replace them. Either way but sure if there enough room for a Teflon type nut, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

you can goto the hardware store and ask for stover lock nuts they are egged so when the go on the cant vibrate loose

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

So that's a "stover nut" that came on the front bushing bolts!

I ended up just buying new zinc plated nuts, washers, and split washers.

HMM>....would I need like a grade 5 or grade 8 (stronger metal) nut though?

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

IMO, you're overthinking this. You're just bolting on a bumper. .02

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

Grade 5 is what was used.

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

Hmm. I may just use what I had on originally, maybe using a new flat washer and adding in a split washer.

Later, if I add the Luverne grill guard, I'll have to have 4 longer (than stock) carriage bolts. I am fearful to use grade 5 there as the grill guard may bend the frame if the bolts won't break off.

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

yeh it is not for the space shuttle

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

You haven't seen the plans for my truck have you?

Here's a concept photo.

http://images.fineartamerica.com/ima...ric-miller.jpg

LOL

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

I think you're going to need a stronger nut....

Re: Front bumper bolt and nut question.
 

Damage that front bumper and your choice of mounting hardware will be the least of your concerns :lol: