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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Default Front sway bar bolt size?? & Tubed Coilovers!!!!

I've snapped one of the bolts that mounts the front sway bar to the frame on my 68 vert. Then when I tried to drill it out, it won't budge.
What size are these bolts? thread size? coarse? length? I think i remember them being self-tapped at the very tip even thought the nuts are welded to the top of the frame.
I looked quickly thismorning but couldn't find the other three and I'm stopping at the hardware store during lunch for some grade 8 replacements.
Anyone know the size or a good guesstimate??
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I know random...
Now that I have the bolt sizes for the sway bar (thanks to Big G and other attributing members) , i just stumbled accross the new tubed aarms and coilovers on Vansteel webside.
Check these beauties out.....
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1935

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Sorry, I dont know the size but you could call Doc Rebuild and see if they know as they have them in their catalog.

http://docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/SUSP63E.PDF

ps: what size wrench were you using when it broke?
That should usually tell you the size of the bolt... you know ...3/8 bolt = 9 1/6 wrench ect:
You can also ask this question in the C2 forum as they have been the same since 1963

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5/16x18 Pointed tip, not self-tapping
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5/16x18 Pointed tip, not self-tapping
Dumb question.... i assume that is 18mm in length? correct?
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Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
Dumb question.... i assume that is 18mm in length? correct?
Thanks Big G
I believe Big G was refering to the thread of the bolt
No mm's in American parts

Diddnt mean to step on your toes Big G...

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Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
Dumb question.... i assume that is 18mm in length? correct?
Thanks Big G
5/16 inch diameter, 18 threads per inch.
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See original post for tubed coilover link.
They look sweeeet!
Anyone have these installed yet? I wanna see some pics to drool over.
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