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What size bolt for the lower front shock mount?

Started by bull, April 19, 2011, 11:34:04 AM

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bull

April 19, 2011, 11:34:04 AM
I'd like to pick these up on the way home but not sure what size bolt I need withougt doing the trial and error thing. Also, grade 8 I assume?

FLG

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April 19, 2011, 01:13:52 PM
Def grade 8, cant tell you the size but id imagine 3.5" or so? Could get a few and just return the ones you dont use, but they are pretty cheap.

bull

#3
April 19, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
Really? I didn't think they would be that big. This is for the front, btw, if that matters.

That looks like grade 5. Is that what it's supposed to be?

A383Wing

#4
April 19, 2011, 03:01:26 PM
yea...7/16" is size....I can't tell ya the length

bull

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April 20, 2011, 01:19:39 AM
Yup, Bill was right on the money. 2 1/4" long is perfect with one flat washer and a lock nut. :2thumbs:

Just 6T9 CHGR

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April 20, 2011, 07:30:14 AM
Quote from: bull on April 20, 2011, 01:19:39 AM
Yup, Bill was right on the money. 2 1/4" long is perfect with one flat washer and a lock nut. :2thumbs:

Bill is the go-to-guy for the correct stuff....did you doubt his reply?   :slap:


;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

HPP

#7
April 20, 2011, 08:41:22 AM
While you might want grade 8 for other suspension components, a grade 5 for the shocks is still pretty stout. Think about this, that stud on the top of the shock isn't even graded at all.

bull

#8
April 20, 2011, 10:03:36 AM
Quote from: HPP on April 20, 2011, 08:41:22 AM
While you might want grade 8 for other suspension components, a grade 5 for the shocks is still pretty stout. Think about this, that stud on the top of the shock isn't even graded at all.

:2thumbs: I agree. I did a little checking (phone call to Firm Feel) and was told that grade 8 is not necessary.

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on April 20, 2011, 07:30:14 AM
Quote from: bull on April 20, 2011, 01:19:39 AM
Yup, Bill was right on the money. 2 1/4" long is perfect with one flat washer and a lock nut. :2thumbs:

Bill is the go-to-guy for the correct stuff....did you doubt his reply?   :slap: ;)

Doubt? No. Verify? Yes. :2thumbs:

gtx6970

#9
April 20, 2011, 09:09:10 PM
Even I'm not perfect so all is good.

And I would agree grade 5 is more than enough. A shock isn't going to really cause any side load pressures to cause any worry.
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