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55 front shock bolts.

 
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Two5S
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:04 am    Post subject: 55 front shock bolts. Reply with quote

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
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Marv Cowden
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:59 am    Post subject: 55 front fhock bolts. Reply with quote

Excellent idea but the A frames were dismantled when I bought the car and the bolts were missing.
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Marv Cowden
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:31 am    Post subject: shock bolts Reply with quote

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.
.............
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.
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Marv Cowden
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:13 pm    Post subject: BOLTS Reply with quote

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.
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2NDTIMEAROUND
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:27 am    Post subject: Bolts Reply with quote

Thanks to all.........Ace did not have a match so on to the next suggestions.
Thanks again
John
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Larry Epperson
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:31 am    Post subject: BOLTS - COURSE & FINE Reply with quote

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.
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