Need help identifying parts for stripped subframe

[BR-ZED]

So attempted my front sway bar install tonight, all was smooth until I was reattaching the sway bar mounts (well, the subframe braces the sway bar attaches to) to the underside of the car (4 bolts on each side). Somehow, one of the holes in the subframe is stripped slightly - bolt appears to be fine but won't thread in. I didn't force it so I'm really surprised it got stripped... The bolt that is stripped is one of the shorter ones.

It is this bolt shown here (M000352, there are 2 in the front and one in the back, but only shows 1 in front in this picture for some reason).


In case this isn't clear, I'm following this rough install procedure. I'm at the 9:40 point in the video:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7P5FYtbfXA&t=702s[/ame]
(Thanks Justin)


I have never had this occur (have done 3-4 sway bar installs on my old WRX and a few other suspension installs). I need to pick up a tap and die kit (have never used one before). Can anyone point me to the correct thread pitch of that bolt so I know what tap size to buy? I tried to no avail to find a service manual but couldn't find it.

Any other tips?

[BR-ZED]

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/...901000352.html

I see this mentions M10x26.5. Is the 26.5 the threads per inch or length? At first I thought it was threads per inch but now I think it is length...

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by BR-ZED

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/...901000352.html

I see this mentions M10x26.5. Is the 26.5 the threads per inch or length? At first I thought it was threads per inch but now I think it is length...

Yes it's length. Also it's on millimeters. But you already know that. Lol

[BR-ZED]

It is M10 1.25 in case anyone has this issue.

Home Depot has a little rig that you can test the bolt in. However it's easier to just measure with a ruler. 1.25 mm between threads indicates it is a M10 by 1.25

Got my die set I found it pretty easy to use... Got the threads all cleaned up and the car back together in time for the autocross this weekend .

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by BR-ZED

It is M10 1.25 in case anyone has this issue.

Home Depot has a little rig that you can test the bolt in. However it's easier to just measure with a ruler. 1.25 mm between threads indicates it is a M10 by 1.25

Got my die set I found it pretty easy to use... Got the threads all cleaned up and the car back together in time for the autocross this weekend .

M10X26.5mm long as well

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by BR-ZED

It is M10 1.25 in case anyone has this issue.

Home Depot has a little rig that you can test the bolt in. However it's easier to just measure with a ruler. 1.25 mm between threads indicates it is a M10 by 1.25

Got my die set I found it pretty easy to use... Got the threads all cleaned up and the car back together in time for the autocross this weekend .

i have a few of these in the tool box specifically for this situation. they've got all sorts of fancy one's, i just keep the 'standard' thread pitch versions. saves a lot of extra trips to the hardware store knowing what i need before i get there.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Thread_detective_-_Metal.aspx

[BR-ZED]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i have a few of these in the tool box specifically for this situation. they've got all sorts of fancy one's, i just keep the 'standard' thread pitch versions. saves a lot of extra trips to the hardware store knowing what i need before i get there.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Thread_detective_-_Metal.aspx

That's a really good idea. Thanks! I'm always looking for ways to expand my tool selection. Or, maybe a good stocking stuffer, as family always asks what I want for Christmas...