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Two5S · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:04 am Post subject: 55 front shock bolts.

Hi Guy's,
Are the bottom front shock bolts 5/16-18? I had my A frames powered and they are really tight. I think there may be paint in the threads but I want to be sure before I run a tap through.
Thanks
John

Marv Cowden · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:32 am Post subject:

Find a nut that fits the bolts, then make sure the tap threads easily through the nut, if so than you have the right tap.
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Two5S · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:59 am Post subject: 55 front fhock bolts.

Excellent idea but the A frames were dismantled when I bought the car and the bolts were missing.

Marv Cowden · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject:

Well, that does complicate matters, dosn't it. I went out and pulled one of my shock bolts, they are indeed 5/16 18, about an inch long.
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Two5S · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:31 am Post subject: shock bolts

Sunday the 21st
Dedication to Chevy nuts, that,s what I like about being one. Thanks for the time and effort. I ran a tap through and cleaned it out, it worked great.
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Monday the 22nd....... went to Lowe's, Home Depot, O'Reillys, N.A.P.A and Huffines parts with no luck. Other than the wrecking yard any suggestions where to find those bolts? I could use locks and flats but it looks cheesy.

Marv Cowden · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:03 am Post subject:

My pleasure, John.
See if there's an Ace Hardware somewhere nearby. Man, if Homedepot doesn't have such a common bolt, I'll surrender my nail sack
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Larry Epperson · Bel Air Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 300 Location: Dallas

TRACTOR SUPPLY HAS 5/16 x 18 and you buy by the pound I have several in my bolt tray of different lengths. There is another place in Garland just east of 635 off Kingsley.

2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:55 pm Post subject:

Go by Big-D Bolt & Tool on Miller Rd. in Garland. They'll have whatever you need. I've gotten a lot of my hardware there. You can get stainless steel hardware "cheap". They are real nice and accommodating.
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Two5S · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: Bolts

Thanks to all.........Ace did not have a match so on to the next suggestions.
Thanks again
John

Larry Epperson · Bel Air Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 300 Location: Dallas

HOSE-FAST HAS AN ASSORTMENT OF ALL SIZES AND ONE OF THE ONLY PLACES I HAVE FOUND THE 'FINE' THREAD.

2614 INDUSTRIAL #104
GARLAND, TEX
(972) 271-8591

They also make custom hydralic hoses.