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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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What size bolts should i get for the top shock bolts? Im not gonna drill and tap so i only need the length
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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I knocked out the old nut that chrysler had welded in there. I replaced them with similar sizes. Just did it yesterday, 1 inch bolts would be plenty long, I used 1-1/4.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Moncheche
I knocked out the old nut that chrysler had welded in there. I replaced them with similar sizes. Just did it yesterday, 1 inch bolts would be plenty long, I used 1-1/4.
Any idea on the thickness?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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I had my wife grab them..... they were zinc coated, 1/2 inch heads. Perhaps 3/8 inch thread?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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get grade 8 5/16 by 1 1/2 inches long bolts
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cpttuna
get grade 8 5/16 by 1 1/2 inches long bolts
Thank you sir!
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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i used self tapping bolts maybe 3/8 thick and they have been held up great. i wheeled it very hard too.
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