Leaf Spring Bolt Size?
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Leaf Spring Bolt Size?
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?
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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?
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Edit: Checked RockAuto. Just want to confirm that this is the bolt that connects the leaf spring to the shackle.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
I ordered the bolts off RockAuto for $4/each. Leafs came in today, bolts should be in soon.
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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.
I ordered the bolts off RockAuto for $4/each. Leafs came in today, bolts should be in soon.