Size of hexagonal socket bolts on BX grill guard

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RayCo

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Hi group.

I want to stop on the way home from work today to pick up a hex key socket or a set of them so that I have one that is large enough for the bolts that hold the grill guard on the BX tractors. Does anyone know the size of those bolts offhand, or at least know if they're either SAE or metric?

Thanks
 
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I'd say there most likley metric. I like the allen wrenches with a "ball" on the end of them. It allows you to use the tool at an angle.
 
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Thanks for the guess, but I'm wondering if anyone knows. Is that a GN in your avatar?
 
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The bolt is metric. The hex wrench size is 10mm, which was the largest size in my metric set.

The nut on the inside requires a 17mm wrench.

Hope this helps,

Jim
 
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That's outstanding. Thanks Jim. And I was just walking out the door. Now I can stop at Sears Hardware on the way.
 
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And the first time it's removed it might take a surprising amount of muscle!
 
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Thanks for the guess, but I'm wondering if anyone knows. Is that a GN in your avatar?

It's a monte ss, I've owned it for 11 yrs. now. It's a fun street/strip car, It runs 7.80's in the 1/8th
 
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The bolt is metric. The hex wrench size is 10mm, which was the largest size in my metric set.

The nut on the inside requires a 17mm wrench.

Hope this helps,

Jim

Mine dont take a wrench,i welded them to the frame so i didnt have the hassle:)Quick job to remove it now without standing on my head:D
ALAN
 
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It's a monte ss, I've owned it for 11 yrs. now. It's a fun street/strip car, It runs 7.80's in the 1/8th

Excellent! I have an 87 Cutlass that I [honestly!] estimate at being a mid-13 car in the 1/4 mile. Of course, this was before it sat in my back yard not being driven for three years and now needs some work... It has an Olds 403 (small block) bored to 409 with all the typical goodness in it. I love love love the G bodies.
 
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The grille guard on the Kubota BX25D is held in place using (4) HHCS M14 x 50mrn bolts, nuts, and washers.
 

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