92XJGuy

I thought this would be a simple search, but I'm getting mixed answers. I'm looking for the bolt size for the rear leaf spring to shackle. I'm using a longer bolt with ghetto spacers and I want to get rid of that and get whatever stock is.

And would this be the type of bolt that would be sold at hardware stores? Or due to the grade or whatever would it have to be a special shop?



Cheers

ryan8551226

I know rockauto sells them. I would guess they list the size there

92XJGuy

I didn't think to check RockAuto.. I'll see what I can find.

Thanks

94XjSport94

They're a specialty bolt. Like a M14 nipple tip flange head something

salad

Geez. Is that one of your pickup lines?

94XjSport94

Mine is a M0 if that even exists... My nipple tip flange head that is

92XJGuy

So this wouldn't be the type of bolt I'd find at a local hardware store with a good selection of bolts? Would it be a bad idea to find the next best choice of bolt at one of the stores, if I can't find a specialty shop?



Edit: Checked RockAuto. Just want to confirm that this is the bolt that connects the leaf spring to the shackle.

Grade 8 w/ Lock Nut; Rear Eye of Rear Spring

94XjSport94

It's the same bolt that attaches from leaf to frame, leaf to shackle, and shackle to frame. If you have a dealer close they might have some in stock.

92XJGuy

Oh, right on! Good to know! I'll see what I can do now, since I have new leafs coming in tomorrow and I have a ghetto setup right now. But I'll see if I can get my hands on a few of them and have extras.


Cheers

94XjSport94

Obviously you will need the nut too since it's through the shackle. Use anti seize too

92XJGuy

I read that nuts with Nylock work best, is that true?

Cheers

94XjSport94

Factory leaf bolts are M14 x 2.0 pitch x 120mm long, class 10.9, flange head, nipple tip


Nylock nuts are supposed to be torqued once, after that they lose their locking ability. The aircraft industry won't reuse them I know. I haven't had a problem from mine yet though.

sandaddik2

Im using 9/16 bolts on mine grade 8 and they fit perfectly.

Readily available at any hardware store

92XJGuy

Went to two different hardware stores, a Jeep dealership, called a specialty store, and a NAPA. They either didn't have the size bolts, had to order them, or were 20mm too short lol.


I ordered the bolts off RockAuto for $4/each. Leafs came in today, bolts should be in soon.

Jza Smack

What were the bolts under on rock auto, I couldnt find them