Parking Brake Operating Lever Stud

I'm installing a parking brake on my 1971 cj5 and I have the lever that installs onto the backing plate. I'm confused as to how the lever attaches to the rear of the transfer case. There is a hole right where a bolt should go, but there are no threads. I've looked on the forum and can't find an answer. In my haynes manuel it says its a "Brake Operating Lever Stud" ... I would have no idea where to find that? I can't just use a bolt? Any help is appreciated ...!

 

It's a stud. You need the stud with a castle nut(cottered) to get the proper thickness to allow the brake lever to rotate. I can go out and measure length on the t-case on the bench tonite if you need me to?

 

Yeah ... It's the stud that I don't have ... Any idea where I can buy that? A generic one? Local hardware store?
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you would have better luck finding a stud that you need at a auto parts store.Dorman has a large selection.most stores have Dorman products.

mike s.

 

Ok... Thanks ... Just out of curiousity ... What does a stud look like? How does it attach? I looked up into the hole and there wasn't any threads
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Does anyone know the width of the stud I need to buy?
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if memory serves me well, I think it was a sort of trapped bolt. I can tell you for sure that mine wobbles around and spins, just a little, left to right, but will not turn freely.