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Old 12-01-2007, 06:24 PM   #1
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leaf spring bolts

Any one know what size the leaf spring bolts are.
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Old 12-01-2007, 08:24 PM   #2
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Re: leaf spring bolts

The U-bolts or the 3/8 inch spring pack bolts that go through the springs.
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Old 12-02-2007, 07:52 AM   #3
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Re: leaf spring bolts

I am looking for the size bolt that connects the leaf spring to the shackels.
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:22 AM   #4
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Re: leaf spring bolts

they are 1/2 by 4 1/2, on my 82 c10 2wd
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:52 AM   #5
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Re: leaf spring bolts

You also need to use grade 8 bolts with locking nuts.
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Old 12-02-2007, 06:08 PM   #6
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Re: leaf spring bolts

Get grade 8 Fine Thread (SAE) bolts with self locking nuts---preferrably not the NYLOCK design.
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