Mishawaka

For some reason I'm having a difficult time finding a cheap source for 12" bolts for the rear leaf. Anyone know of a source? Yes, I'm too cheap to buy a kit, don't plan to lower the front end.

Churchkey

Cheap? IDK. I purchased grade 8 from Mcmastercarr.com

Mishawaka

Did you use 1/2"? I'm trying to find 9/16", I heard that is what I should use.

Mishawaka

Found some 9/16" threaded rod there. Perfect, I will cut in half and tig weld some bolts on one end.

c4cruiser

Is there a Fastenal store near you?? They will have the bolts you need. Use Nylock nuts or similar as replacement bolts will not have a hole thru them for a cotter pin for a castle nut.

Also try Lowe's or Home Depot too. They will have bolts in the size you want but make sure to get SAE Grade 8 or Metric 10.9!! DO NOT use threaded rod unless you can verify the strength.

Tom400CFI

Any hardware house will have them. Fastenal, Bowman, Lawson Products, etc. Also Mc Master Carr (as mentioned), Grainger, or any local nut/bolt specialty shop. In fact, http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=Mishawaka+Indiana+nut+and+bolt&gbv=2&oq=Mishawaka+Indiana+nut+and+bolt&gs_l=heirloom-hp.3...1684.9077.0.9257.14.6.0.8.0.0.105.377.3j1.4.0....0...1ac.2j1.34.heirloom-hp..11.3.272.-yXvpzaiNX8
MID STATES BOLT & SCREW
1755 Mayflower Rd


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Churchkey

Used 5/8" NC.

chadk

picked mine up at Fastenal

maj75

I spent my first 27 years in Mishawaka. Mom still lives there.

Man, I don't miss the cold.

DMITTZ

Bought 11.2inch M14 Grade 10.9 bolts from Fastenal. I can lower my car all the way down to the bump stops with these bolts if I wanted to so you won't need anything longer.