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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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I have misplaced the four (2 each side) bolts that attach the front lower shock to the lower control arm. If anyone out there is able to share with me the bolt size, thread, and length I would be very appreciative.
I can't believe I have misplaced them and the vedor sites don't show me where I can buy four new ones, so if anyone knows the size please sound off....
Thank you very much.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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I don't know the thread size but on mine, the bolts that hold the seats down are the same as the front shock bolts.

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5/16-18 coarse bolts about 1" in length out to do the trick for you. Use grade 5 or grade 8 bolts. Don't forget regual and lock washers.

Sometimes I have found the weldnut in the lower control arm stripped, you can use a serrated flange nut stacked on top of the weldnut to hold everything together if that is the case.

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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Thank you, worked perfectly.
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