Console Armrest Bolts

Southpaw · 12-24-2001, 09:15 PM

I'm trying to put a stock Ford Armrest on the console of my 90 LX. Unfortunately, I have an early 90 car where the armrest was not stock. I have the Armrest but not the bolts that attach the armrest to the console. I tried the local Ford dealer's parts department and they were about as helpful as a strep throat. They listed the Armrest, but not the bolts. The guy said that if the bolts didn't appear on his screen, they didn't exist. The console appears to have nuts welded into place. Initially, it appeared that they would take standard 1/4 inch machine bolts. These just turned about a quarter turn and would not turn further. Either I'm using the wrong size bolt or the thread is something nonstandard. Can anybody help?

Coupe Devil · 12-25-2001, 01:24 PM

The threads are not a standard thread. It is metric. I did the same thing in my 90'. I went to the parts store (not the ford one) and bought some metric bolts. I cant remember what size it was but I would try there again.

Brad

Chevyguy · 12-26-2001, 09:44 AM

Those bolts have 8 or 10 mm heads (I can check at lunch) and are found on several other places on a Mustang. I pocketed the bolts when I pulled the armrest from the junkyard. You should be able to find a roached out LX you can grab the bolts from there. Often hardware store bolts will have too large heads, or wrong length, no captured washers. I often come out with a pocket full of bolts and nuts even if I don't find a part.

Stang Runner · 12-26-2001, 09:56 AM

Try are a hardware store... that is where I got the ones I need for it.. good luck on it I hate It Iaways break them....

12-24-2001, 09:15 PM	#1
Southpaw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 3	Console Armrest Bolts I'm trying to put a stock Ford Armrest on the console of my 90 LX. Unfortunately, I have an early 90 car where the armrest was not stock. I have the Armrest but not the bolts that attach the armrest to the console. I tried the local Ford dealer's parts department and they were about as helpful as a strep throat. They listed the Armrest, but not the bolts. The guy said that if the bolts didn't appear on his screen, they didn't exist. The console appears to have nuts welded into place. Initially, it appeared that they would take standard 1/4 inch machine bolts. These just turned about a quarter turn and would not turn further. Either I'm using the wrong size bolt or the thread is something nonstandard. Can anybody help?

12-25-2001, 01:24 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	The threads are not a standard thread. It is metric. I did the same thing in my 90'. I went to the parts store (not the ford one) and bought some metric bolts. I cant remember what size it was but I would try there again. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-26-2001, 09:44 AM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Those bolts have 8 or 10 mm heads (I can check at lunch) and are found on several other places on a Mustang. I pocketed the bolts when I pulled the armrest from the junkyard. You should be able to find a roached out LX you can grab the bolts from there. Often hardware store bolts will have too large heads, or wrong length, no captured washers. I often come out with a pocket full of bolts and nuts even if I don't find a part. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

12-26-2001, 09:56 AM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Try are a hardware store... that is where I got the ones I need for it.. good luck on it I hate It Iaways break them.... __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

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