My car battery lost it's long pin (which a hold-down strap would attach to). Any replacement ideas?

Question

The battery is held down by a plastic wedge, but it isn't tied down by the long pin it used to have. I drive a late model Toyota Corolla. Where can I get a replacement pin on the cheap (w/out going to a dealer and getting ripped)?

Answer 1

Go to a hardware store and buy a piece of 1/4 inch threaded rod that's long enough to reach down to the battery tray from the top bracket...allow an inch more on top and bottom...you'll have to bend a j-hook into the end on the bottom and get a wing nut and washer also for the top....make sure it doesn't stick up too high to hit the hood when you close it. Probably run a few dollars.

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My car battery lost it's long pin (which a hold-down strap would attach to). Any replacement ideas?
The battery is held down by a plastic wedge, but it isn't tied down by the long pin it used to have. I drive a late model Toyota Corolla. Where can I get a replacement pin on the cheap (w/out going to a dealer and getting ripped)?

Answer 3

I bet pepboys would have something like that. Maybe Napa. It is a very common piece. I would just call the dealer. Believe it or not they don't rip you off too bad for small parts like that. I've gotten stuff like that for free from a dealer just because they have old ones sitting around.

Answer 4

Local auto stores have these replacements in stock. Don't go without it....battery can move during acceleration and braking and short out causing fire or explosion!

Answer 5

Don't let the battery bounce around. Either try a salvage yard, or a dealer. The price may not be as much as you figured.

good luck.

Answer 6

Maybe some threaded rod, nuts, and washers might help. 10.00 or less at a hardware store.

Answer 7

Stop by your local junk yard.

Answer 8

ANY AUTO PARTS STORE BUT HAVE YOU CHECKED WITH THE DEALER BECAUSE THAT PIECE SHOULD NOT BE THAT MUCH.

Answer 9

hardware store