For the past dew weeks I have found these bolts in my driveway one at a time. They look like they have a seal on them thats red. If anyone has clue what they go to please let me know. I have looked up under there with a flashlight and cannot find anything. I have found about 6 or 7 of them now and feel no difference when driving my truck.

 

I would check your driveshaft asap.

 

Just checked my driveshaft front and rear and neither have missing bolts and are all tight. Is the front drive shaft (4wd) is it suppose to be a tad loose, not much but just a little bit of play? It seems I can twist it but not much like the rear driveshaft which is solid as a rock and cannot budge it a hair

 

what about the bolts that hold the pumpkin cover... like changing the final drive gear oil... or front one...

what was the last service done? this type of bolt does not get loose by itself.. sealer on thread and bit ridges on rear face...

 

Can't tell from the scale, but they look too small for the pumpkin. More like tranny pan bolts.

 

I checked both front and rear pumpkin yesterday as well and all bolts accounted for. Haven't checked the tranny pan yet though. I have looked up under there for about 45 minutes yesterday and haven't found anything. I don't hear a noise or anything different when driving but don't want to drive it and damage anything or cause serious damages

 

Also is it normal for a little bit of play for the front driveshaft (4wd) to be able to turn about 2/10th of an inch to 3/10th's of an inch by hand? My rear driveshaft is stiff as a board and won't budge a hair.

 

if you have a 1500 4x4, those look a lot like the bolts that hold the differential to the frame. Check that.
Check everything major, like calipers, wheel bearings, mounts, anything that is especially important

 

I drove it tonight and it felt like something heavy was shifting around when I hit the gas just about after each red light like it wasn't set in place. Almost like the tranny was sliding around not quite sure what it is

 

As previously stated, those bolts don't just "fall off". Got any pissed off neighbors/family members/ex's?