Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Muffler Hanger bolts don’t fit

TPrelude-370z · 03-09-2021, 01:36 PM

So to spare you the details, I’ll get right to it.

I purchased the 6 bolts that mount the L/R side rear muffler hangers (installed a couple axle back mufflers, and need the hangers to hold them up). I used the correct part number, and the parts guy at Nissan confirmed it. They don’t fit, not even close. The bolts screw in about 1 turn, and they are completely tight. I mean snap the bolt off if you keep tightening kind of tight. It’s a relatively long bolt.

I’ve mixed matched each of the 6 bolts/holes to confirm. What am I missing? It’s the same PN for the 350Z, and the G35. I’ve spent hours searching for an alternate PN, to no avail. I’m mechanically savvy enough to confirm a bolt does not fit. Amy help, or alternate bolts/sizes, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help.

Mounting bracket PN (don’t need) 20741
Bolts in question PN 081A6-8251A

Here is a link to the diagrams (scroll down).

https://parts.nissanofpaducah.com/p/...iABEgJBN_D_BwE

03-09-2021, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 14	Muffler Hanger bolts don’t fit - correct Part# So to spare you the details, I’ll get right to it. I purchased the 6 bolts that mount the L/R side rear muffler hangers (installed a couple axle back mufflers, and need the hangers to hold them up). I used the correct part number, and the parts guy at Nissan confirmed it. They don’t fit, not even close. The bolts screw in about 1 turn, and they are completely tight. I mean snap the bolt off if you keep tightening kind of tight. It’s a relatively long bolt. I’ve mixed matched each of the 6 bolts/holes to confirm. What am I missing? It’s the same PN for the 350Z, and the G35. I’ve spent hours searching for an alternate PN, to no avail. I’m mechanically savvy enough to confirm a bolt does not fit. Amy help, or alternate bolts/sizes, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Mounting bracket PN (don’t need) 20741 Bolts in question PN 081A6-8251A Here is a link to the diagrams (scroll down). https://parts.nissanofpaducah.com/p/...iABEgJBN_D_BwE