best place to buy bolts for suspension

[michael.warshaw]

im in need of lower control arm bolts anyknow where i could get them, would like nos, but will go for aftermarket because im sure that all thats around.

[Norm's Coupe]

Just take your old bolts to your local auto parts store and tell them how many of each you want. They should be able to match them without a problem.

[RobertKB]

Just take your old bolts to your local auto parts store and tell them how many of each you want. They should be able to match them without a problem.

Norm is correct, but make sure you ask for Grade 8 which is the best quality bolt and something you want in your suspension. Cheaper bolts are OK to bolt on a fender but your life depends on your suspension, among other things.

[Joe Flanagan]

And reusing old ones can be a problem, as I have found out. Particularly if they've been under a lot of stress. The fellas are right. Get grade 8 hardware and you'll be fine.

[Andydodge]

Michael.....exactly WHICH bolts are you looking for?.......the 4 bolts that hold the lower inner pin onto the front crossmember are from memory 7/16 UNF, all UNF bolts are hi Tensile so they aren't a problem finding, but do you mean the lower outer bolt/pin?......with the coarse thread to allow grease to travel along its threads?.....andyd

[michael.warshaw]

not sure all i know the bolt had 777 on it?

[Norm's Coupe]

not sure all i know the bolt had 777 on it?

Well, if you're not sure, it's best to take it to the auto parts store as mentioned before. Just slap it down on the counter and say give me one like it. Don't even tell them what kind of car it came off of. If you do, they may not bother to look for it. They may then just say, that's too old, we don't have any. I do that even when I know what the parts name is. That way, they'll drag out their books and look for it most of the time, if they're not sure about it.

[Andydodge]

Michael.........where exactly did the bolt come from?.......do you still have it?........how about some measurements?.......

[PatS....]

Which bolt?

[chopt50wgn]

I go to my local Tractor Supply Store(TSC). They have any and all grade 8 nuts ,bolts, washer....$3.99 a lb. You pick out what you need, take it to the register, they weigh it, pay and done. I got a bag of 30 5/16X18 4" long, with nuts and washers for $6.

[Don Coatney]

Before anyone buys a grade 8 bolt they must know what a grade 8 bolt is and how to identify a grade 8 bolt. To learn this they must do some book work. I suggest anyone looking for a grade 8 bolt do there homework first and then ask there questions.

[Plymouthy Adams]

and then we will next discuss "class of fit...."

[martybose]

.... followed by a discussion of aircraft bolts, where the grip length is more important than the overall length .....

Marty

[greg g]

Do we wanna talk about bolt stretch rather than torque?????? Do washers effect either?? Does oiling or using anti sieze or threadlocker on the threads effect torque? If so where is the chart???

[martybose]

Do we wanna talk about bolt stretch rather than torque?????? Do washers effect either?? Does oiling or using anti sieze or threadlocker on the threads effect torque? If so where is the chart???

Bolt stretch is much more effective than torque IF (1) the bolt is set up for it with dimples in both ends and (2) you know how much stretch is correct for that application!

Washers don't affect either, assuming that they are flat and oiled.

Using anything on the threads definitely affects the amount of stretch that a given torque setting produces. Most torque specs assume an oiled installation.

Marty

[Bingster]

In that diagram above, I'm looking for part #15 the castle nuts that fit onto the shock absorber stud. I have NOS studs but need the nuts. Auto parts store?