CapsKorner
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Mine has 2 silver bolts and 2 black bolts...
are we sure they are all supposed to be black?
I just checked mine and I have 4 black bolts.
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Mine has 2 silver bolts and 2 black bolts...
are we sure they are all supposed to be black?
thanks for the quick check!I just checked mine and I have 4 black bolts.
Same here, 4 black boltsI just checked mine and I have 4 black bolts.
Wow....concerning that mine is like the picture with 2 silver ones...Same here, 4 black bolts
Is this worth taking back to the dealership? What is the difference between these two bolts, other than one is steel and the other is aluminum?Wow....concerning that mine is like the picture with 2 silver ones...
Not sure....but I want to ensure everything is done correctly,with the correct parts...especially since they initially didn’t install the I bolts earlierIs this worth taking back to the dealership? What is the difference between these two bolts, other than one is steel and the other is aluminum?
So this brings up the dilemma of having to return the vehicle for yet another appointment. Better yet, check it thoroughly before you leave the dealership...I think Aluminum bolts to a steel thread would be more susceptible to corrosion since they are different metals. Not sure if that is still a rule of thumb, but I thought it was a thing. might want to look it up further on google.. but that would be my concern.
Here you go...edit from google:
Steel bolts in aluminum corrosion
Stainless steel fasteners in aluminium plates or sheets are normally considered safe, whereas aluminium rivets or bolts holding stainless steel parts together is an unwise combination, as there is a practical risk of corrosion. ... Even with no insulation between the metals, there should be little risk of corrosion.
So this brings up the dilemma of having to return the vehicle for yet another appointment. Better yet, check it thoroughly before you leave the dealership...
It is supposedly on all 2021 model years. is your gladiator a 2020 or 2021?My JLU (VERY early production) has had the issue since day one.....I’ve just become used to it and lived with it. I was surprised to see my new Gladiator (built July 2020) has the same aluminum steering box, with similar (albeit not as bad) characteristics. I’m curious why the new steel box is not being installed on new production units.
Yes, I can confirm through another thread that ALL 2021's are arriving with the new black steel gear box. Verified by getting underneath just arrived 2021's on the lot. Finally a fix!It is supposedly on all 2021 model years. is your gladiator a 2020 or 2021?
They're all supposed to be black. If there are two silver ones, then they've reused the old bolts, which is not a good thing. Those silver ones are aluminum, and probably not best screwing into cast iron.Mine has 2 silver bolts and 2 black bolts...
are we sure they are all supposed to be black?
2020 MY Sport. Date of production July 27 2020.It is supposedly on all 2021 model years. is your gladiator a 2020 or 2021?