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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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...A quick one: what's the size of the thread of the stock bolts in a '77? I'm having a few probs with the nuts sent with my new composite larger minilites, they seem to be larger then they should, even if they screw well, the guy at the garage told me IF he applies max torque they won't hook perfectly...and it's already two sets arrived and tried.

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sorry to be a complete n00b but bolts for what?
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sorry to be a complete n00b but bolts for what?
...for the wheels.
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what does the '20' describes? is it the length?
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20 = thread pitch
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Thread count. 20 threads per inch.
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Is this the only standard size used or is it posible there could be another one for later models? like years 77'/up?
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Originally Posted by panic
Is this the only standard size used or is it posible there could be another one for later models? like years 77'/up?
This was the standard size for most all GM's of that era. Maybe a previous owner changed them.
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