Highlander Mystery Studs

edwardh1 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2004, 10:22 PM

putting on my trailer hitch tonite - on the underside of the frame rail that the hitch mounts to
are spme threaded studs that hang down.
one on the drivers side, and two about 3 inches apart on the passenger side
they are about 2 ft forward of the bumper and about 1/4 inch in diameter and 2 1/2 inches long.
there is nothing on them
what are they for?

ameridan · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2004, 06:39 AM

I was wondering that too. My first guess is that they are related to Lexus RX330 items??? Hey edward, were you surprised to see heater core tubing going from the engine all the way back to the right rear? Sounds like you are running 1 week behind me; just finished my hitch install and wiring - works GREAT!

edwardh1 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2004, 07:46 AM

an under seat heater?
I did not notice it.

I did notice what looks like the antisway bar - really small if thats what it is

and the hitch is really big, and also heavy (hidden hitch) brand

mustang67408 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardh1

putting on my trailer hitch tonite - on the underside of the frame rail that the hitch mounts to
are spme threaded studs that hang down.
one on the drivers side, and two about 3 inches apart on the passenger side
they are about 2 ft forward of the bumper and about 1/4 inch in diameter and 2 1/2 inches long.
there is nothing on them
what are they for?

Can you take a picture of them
I am standing under a highlander right now, and do not see what studs your
refering too.
Thanx Victor

edwardh1 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-17-2004, 09:55 PM

I willl try to get a pix in next day or so.

the two studs (and they are only 1 inch long each) are right above the front top edge of the round back muffler.
they are about 19 inches forward of the bottom of the exterior back bumper covering.
passenger side has two studs
drivers side has one stud

studs are threaded.

and look spot welded onto the fore and aft frame rail that the hitch bolts go into.

mustang67408 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by edwardh1

I willl try to get a pix in next day or so.

the two studs (and they are only 1 inch long each) are right above the front top edge of the round back muffler.
they are about 19 inches forward of the bottom of the exterior back bumper covering.
passenger side has two studs
drivers side has one stud

studs are threaded.

and look spot welded onto the fore and aft frame rail that the hitch bolts go into.

I have searched out lot of all the highlanders

None of them have what you are describing, i am puzzled

Did the place where you had the hitch installed add them?
Does any else have these?
I am still diggin for answers
Victor

dyogim · #7 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 12:03 PM

I was working under my tundra and found these same spot welded nuts as well. Don't have a clue as to what they are.

mustang67408 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dyogim

I was working under my tundra and found these same spot welded nuts as well. Don't have a clue as to what they are.

Those spot welded nuts are for factory hitches to mount to.
I am still searching for the "STUDS" as edwardh1 was asking about.
I was wondering if he meant welded nuts?
Victor

edwardh1 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 03:21 PM

I sent a message by e mail to you just now asking for your e mail address. - a friend took some dig snaps and will e mail them to me pm today .
they are not nuts.
they are threaded bolts (studs) a little bigger than 1/4 20 size. they hang straight down. end on the car is welded to the car, other end is "open" - you could twirl a nut onto it.
maybe you can tell from the pix. they are not near big enought to be part of the suspension or even a shipping tie down.

edwardh1 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 03:26 PM

i now have the pictures if anyone can give me an e mail address -I am not a member and can not post them, but perhaps someone else could help out and post them. thanks.
they are not in the way of anything- just look unused - makes me wonder if my new car is missing something.

mustang67408 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardh1

i now have the pictures if anyone can give me an e mail address -I am not a member and can not post them, but perhaps someone else could help out and post them. thanks.
they are not in the way of anything- just look unused - makes me wonder if my new car is missing something.

You have a PM I WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!

Victor

peid · #12 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 03:39 PM

You can send them to my email and I will post them for you.

You can "Send User Email" just like sending a PM if you know how to do that.

*Edit* Looks like mustang67408 beat me to it, plus the ts.com emails, you can't send attachments I found out.

edwardh1 · #13 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 03:54 PM

sent to mustang and to peid

thanks

LGL002 · #14 (**permalink**) 06-21-2004, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardh1

sent to mustang and to peid

thanks

How's that for a couple of the good guys.