Axle Bolt Sizes?

[ck5566]

I am having a little problem finding the correct size of axle bolts. So far all Auto Parts have only up to 1/2" dia. of the bolt. I have measured mine and its 8" tall x 4 1/8" center to center x 3/4" w/16 TPI. bolt, I want to lower it and need new u-bolts but all i come up with is a 1/2" bolt. I also called The Truck Shop and was on hold for 15 min. "NOT LOL". I guess its par for the course there.

Can any body tell me if what I have is correct for a **68 C10 coils all 4 & trailing arms**. thanks in advance

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by ck5566

I am having a little problem finding the correct size of axle bolts. So far all Auto Parts have only up to 1/2" dia. of the bolt. I have measured mine and its 8" tall x 4 1/8" center to center x 3/4" w/16 TPI. bolt, I want to lower it and need new u-bolts but all i come up with is a 1/2" bolt. I also called The Truck Shop and was on hold for 15 min. "NOT LOL". I guess its par for the course there.

Can any body tell me if what I have is correct for a **68 C10 coils all 4 & trailing arms**. thanks in advance

If I'm reading this right you are looking for the U bolts right? Very common and can be found anywhere that sells parts for these trucks...

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

If I'm reading this right you are looking for the U bolts right? Very common and can be found anywhere that sells parts for these trucks...

I guess you not understanding what I wrote. I have found u-bolts all over BUT all have NO bigger than 1/2" dia. bolts. My truck has 3/4" bolts this is my problem the bolts are NOT large enough that I have found for replacing whats on it now. Apples for Apples not Grapes for Bananas.

Still looking for correct answer for the correct size of u-bolts for a 68 C10 coils all 4 corners with trailing arms.

[Katrina/10]

Auto parts stores don't carry U-bolts that big, as you found out. If you look in any of the online catalogs for 67-72 trucks, you will find them. If you want to lower the truck, you will need longer than stock bolts and a set of lowering blocks. There was a guy on the forum here that sold those.

[Jeff's bowtie's]

Check with your local spring shop they will have all sorts of diameter bolts and can make them any length you need in square or U-shape

[midniteblues]

Originally Posted by Jeff's bowtie's

Check with your local spring shop they will have all sorts of diameter bolts and can make them any length you need in square or U-shape

I second that.
And they will be of better quality since they actually use what they make and sell.

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Jeff's bowtie's

Check with your local spring shop they will have all sorts of diameter bolts and can make them any length you need in square or U-shape

Coil or leaf spring shop?

[Custom/20]

This should be what you're looking for. http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.V1rq-ellDqA

You can call and make sure at 1-800-741-1678

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Custom/20

This should be what you're looking for. http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.V1rq-ellDqA

You can call and make sure at 1-800-741-1678

Axel "bolts" & u joint bolts are like Not the same thing!!!

[Custom/20]

Originally Posted by ck5566

Axel "bolts" & u joint bolts are like Not the same thing!!!

My mistake, looks like I miss read.

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Custom/20

My mistake, looks like I miss read.

Thats OK

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by ck5566

I am having a little problem finding the correct size of axle bolts. So far all Auto Parts have only up to 1/2" dia. of the bolt. I have measured mine and its 8" tall x 4 1/8" center to center x 3/4" w/16 TPI. bolt, I want to lower it and need new u-bolts but all i come up with is a 1/2" bolt. I also called The Truck Shop and was on hold for 15 min. "NOT LOL". I guess its par for the course there.

Can any body tell me if what I have is correct for a **68 C10 coils all 4 & trailing arms**. thanks in advance

Let me correct my self here. Some of the Office people or the one girl I talked to on the phone didn't know squat. When I went there this weekend (The Truck Shop) the person behind the counter went back in his stock room & pulled the right size u-bolts and put them on the counter right in front of me. Wow its amazing when you talk to the right person. ***So I guess I don't care if my question doesn't get answered or not about if what I have is correct for my truck. I have found what I need at THE TRUCK SHOP in Orange,CA