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1969stepside · 12-16-2024, 12:30 PM

what size bolts are needed to put the stepside bed back together? i am talking about the bed sides and the head gate i am sure i can order a bolt kit from like lmc but i am also sure i could get them locally from a store as well

**raggedjim** · 12-21-2024, 12:45 PM

Not complete but it should be a good start. The thing I have noticed is every vendor seems to put together kits that will work but may not be 100% correct (I don't really worry about this)

STEPSIDE FENDER BOLTS
(26) PHILLIPS DRV BOLT - 5/16-18 x 3/4
(26) 5/16-18 NUTS
(26) 5/16 SPLIT WASHERS

STEPSIDE FRONT PANEL BOLTS
(10) INDENTED HEX HEAD BOLT - 5/16-18 x 3/4
(10) 5/16-18 NUTS
(10) 5/16 SPLIT WASHERS
https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...s-fleetside-ss

REAR SILL BOLTS
(10) INDENTED HEX HEAD BOLT - 5/16-18 x ¾
https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...ching-kit-zinc

RUNNING-BOARD BOLTS
(4) Size unknown
https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...-bolt-kit-zinc

**guyryan100** · 12-21-2024, 04:30 PM

If you get stainless bolts and you want them to be mirror finish, you can polish them easily, takes about 30 seconds per bolt.

72c20customcamper · 12-21-2024, 05:43 PM

The bolts can be sourced locally . The only thing I couldn’t find were the offset washers . I ended up buying a kit from a vendor

12-16-2024, 12:30 PM	#1
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	stepside bed bolts what size bolts are needed to put the stepside bed back together? i am talking about the bed sides and the head gate i am sure i can order a bolt kit from like lmc but i am also sure i could get them locally from a store as well __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

12-21-2024, 12:45 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,475	Re: stepside bed bolts Not complete but it should be a good start. The thing I have noticed is every vendor seems to put together kits that will work but may not be 100% correct (I don't really worry about this) STEPSIDE FENDER BOLTS (26) PHILLIPS DRV BOLT - 5/16-18 x 3/4 (26) 5/16-18 NUTS (26) 5/16 SPLIT WASHERS STEPSIDE FRONT PANEL BOLTS (10) INDENTED HEX HEAD BOLT - 5/16-18 x 3/4 (10) 5/16-18 NUTS (10) 5/16 SPLIT WASHERS https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...s-fleetside-ss REAR SILL BOLTS (10) INDENTED HEX HEAD BOLT - 5/16-18 x ¾ https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...ching-kit-zinc RUNNING-BOARD BOLTS (4) Size unknown https://classicparts.com/chevy-gmc/t...-bolt-kit-zinc __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 12-21-2024 at 01:10 PM.

12-21-2024, 04:30 PM	#3
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 483	Re: stepside bed bolts If you get stainless bolts and you want them to be mirror finish, you can polish them easily, takes about 30 seconds per bolt.

12-21-2024, 05:43 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: stepside bed bolts The bolts can be sourced locally . The only thing I couldn’t find were the offset washers . I ended up buying a kit from a vendor __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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