Yeah, that is no place for a cross point screw. Should have been a hex head and maybe some blue loctite if it vibrates much in that area.
I would of assumed they were counter sunk allen heads, but I never got to see mine cause there in a ditch somewhere. I replaced mine with Skidoo hex heads bolts and blue loctite. Now I have skidator
This happened to me this weekend while going up a rocky hill above the Deer Camp. I should have checked it after first reading this post, but as many times - oops I forgot! Luckily I had a couple bolts in my toolbox that allowed me to temp repair so I could back down to the Camp then go get the correct size bolts and some loctite to fix it correctly.
Everybody who reads this thread should check this bracket before one of us gets caught in a bad situation. Don't put it on the list to be forgotten like I did!!
David in TX
2011 825i - Olive Green & Black - Black Alloy Wheels w/ Maxxis Bighorn Tires - Bench Seat - Custom Built Backsplash - Power and Front Protection Package - Rear Protection Package - Front Hood Rack - Sprayed Cargo Box Liner - Cargo Box Mat - Tail Light Protectors - Front & Rear CV Guards - 500lb. Cargo Carrier (rear receiver) - Dual rear receiver w/extension - 150lb. Cargo Carrier (front receiver) - Tailgate feeder (rear receiver) - Fortress Brand Metal Top - Fortress Brand Windshield - 2500lb. Warn Winch - Custom Built (by me) Bow Holder - Big Sky Racks Dual Gun Holder (mounted under cab) - 2" Front Lift Kit - Upgraded Rear Suspension ( 10" x 800lb. coil springs on Polaris Ranger HD Shocks) -
I never responded with the results of my checking of the screws. Mine were plenty tight.
Just thought I would post the results, so that everyone would know that the tightened those screws on at least ONE 825i before it was delivered to the customer. Maybe the service guys knew to check and tighten, or the factory screwed up and actually tightened the ones on mine.
Doc
2013 825i
I live so far out in the boondocks, my TV runs on propane.
Originally Posted by purplewg
I replaced mine with Skidoo hex heads bolts and blue loctite. Now I have skidator 
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