body mount bolts
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: south wilmington il.
body mount bolts
im putting my 75 body back on the chassis and need to know the bolt lengths for each mount,or are they all the same.i had to cut them all off and am using the poly body mounts.is there a difference as opposed to using the rubber mounts.i dont want to buy a bolt kit because i have all the free bolts i can use at work.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Poly and rubber should be the same height. This is one of the rare cases where I'd suggest getting the correct bolts - you want a smooth shank in the bushing area, and the factory-style bolts have a flare under the hex head to help spread the load.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hinckley OH
Same length bolts all around. I reused some of my originals on my poly mounts. The poly mounts have a metal sleve so I don't know if it would make a difference if the bolt had threads in that area. You could use a flat washer to spread the load. It's your call.
Last edited by my 76 ray; May 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM.
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i think i bought 3 and 3 1/2" bolts for the back mounts when i replaced them cant remember which one i used though...like you said they are nothing fancy
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