OMG What the F is this?!!

[SEKS]

So, as some of you might have seen in my other thread, I’m in the process of installing new bumpers on my car.

I was just in the process of removing the rear pre-facelift underbody (protector) shield, when this bad boy dropped out onto the floor!!

I cant seem to find where it’s coming from, but I expect it’s a subframe or suspension part.. anyone who’s able to identify this for me and tell me where it goes?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[Ande]

That's the master-bolt, once removed, the car can just fall apart.
No, I doubt that's a part of the car at all, possibly some road debris?

 

[Gadget-X]

Someone might be playing a joke on you ....

M

 

[ThomasD]

Subframe bolt? Could have been kicked up and has been just laying there ever since

 

[SEKS]

Subframe bolt? Could have been kicked up and has been just laying there ever since

I checked the parts catalog and the subframe bolt no. 3, has identical specs. I drove the car and under acceleration it pulls a bit to the right.. so I think there’s a good chance this bolt is indeed missing from the subframe.

Can I easily put it back in from the bottom of the car? As far as I could find it needs to be torqued at 115nm.

 

[ThomasD]

That is what 125 foot pounds

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Markings on the head of the bolt?

 

[jabloomf1230]

Did you park near a Rivian?

 

[SEKS]

ugh i stumbled upon a trolls nest of some sort

 

[Carl Studman]

Your doomed. All four wheels can fall off at the same time when driving down the highway.

Just kidding! Just a guess, but seems like road debris. Torqued screws don't often come loose, let alone pull all the way out. I would look for a hole the size of your screw to see if anything is out of place.