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Old 03-31-2012, 10:31 PM   #1
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1965 C10 Front Suspension Question

We are replacing the suspension on my truck ad we bought new crossbars for the control arms and they came with new u-bolt brackets. We bought the rivets for them and we tried that and it didn't work out for us. Has anyone used any other type of fastener for them?
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Old 04-01-2012, 01:09 AM   #2
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Re: 1965 C10 Front Suspension Question

I have not had to replace the LCA shaft saddles, but I would think you might be able to use an allen socket bolt, or a leaf spring center bolt in place of the rivets.
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Re: 1965 C10 Front Suspension Question

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I have not had to replace the LCA shaft saddles, but I would think you might be able to use an allen socket bolt, or a leaf spring center bolt in place of the rivets.
This is correct. Allen socket bolts get the job done.
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Old 04-01-2012, 11:26 AM   #4
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Re: 1965 C10 Front Suspension Question

We tried cap head bolts and the heads interfeered with the crossbar going up into the shackle flush.
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Re: 1965 C10 Front Suspension Question

Put up a pic of what you're working with if possible.
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