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

 

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

Thanks

 

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

 

Geez. Is that one of your pickup lines?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

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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.

 

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

Readily available at any hardware store

 

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.

 

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