Tail pipe clamp bolt broke, HELP!

[gwatt86]

Anyone know the specs on the bolt and what these cylinder things are called?

The bolt goes through the c clamp to keep the exhaust tip in place. Need to know bolt specs and what those washer things are called. Thanks!!

 

[HEMIJAKE]

Not cheap, but probably easier to buy a whole new clamp.

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2009-2024 Mopar Exhaust Clamp 52122573AB

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[Richard320]

Don't know the specs, but generically, those are called dowel nuts.

Edit: You might be able to use the hardware off one of these. https://www.autozone.com/emission-c...clamp-36438/276992_1081910_0?searchText=36438

 

[gwatt86]

Got some hardware and Jerry rigged it. What if
It falls why I’m driving? It’s still clamped on but i can technically still drive it, right? Trying to weigh out dangers of driving it 7 hours tomorrow or taking another car.

 

[ldoh]

I might call the dealer to see if they have it in stock.

 

[Richard320]

Got some hardware and Jerry rigged it. What if
It falls why I’m driving? It’s still clamped on but i can technically still drive it, right? Trying to weigh out dangers of driving it 7 hours tomorrow or taking another car.

The truck will run the same with our without it. The only thing to worry about is hot exhaust melting wiring or plastic parts on the bumper. If the tip is on tight enough that you can't wiggle it or pull it off, it should be fine. The exhaust doesn't have a lot of pressure blowing on it so it's just vibration to be concerned with.

 

[gwatt86]

Thanks for everyone’s input. Drove 7 hours and it held strong. Dealers didn’t have the parts in stock but I just need the dowel nuts and I should be good. Thanks again!!

 

[Klicht87]

Always check Rockauto. It's not much cheaper but its $49. They usually have pretty quick shipping. This happened to me before and for whatever reason is not a normal stocked part Tried gerry-rigging it with a regular bolt but wasn't the same.

 

[gwatt86]

If I could just find the dowel nuts. I think I can buy a generic clamp and use the hardware from them.