Leaf Spring To Diff Attachment Bolts....

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05-30-2017, 03:15 PM

C3 Stroker

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Leaf Spring To Diff Attachment Bolts....

.....Should they be 7/16" or 1/2" threads ?.....I have seen both. Mine are 1/2".

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05-30-2017, 03:20 PM

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.....Should they be 7/16" or 1/2" threads ?.....I have seen both. Mine are 1/2".

not 7/16 & 9/16 ?

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05-30-2017, 03:24 PM

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Hi,
I agree, at least through the 72 model year the 4 bolts that mount the spring to the differential were 9/16".
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05-30-2017, 03:55 PM

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Hi,
I agree, at least through the 72 model year the 4 bolts that mount the spring to the differential were 9/16".
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I stand corrected, mine are 9/16". I guess the 7/16" were for later years?.....'80-82....

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05-30-2017, 05:09 PM

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I stand corrected, mine are 9/16". I guess the 7/16" were for later years?.....'80-82....

77L-79 used 7/16 bolts, I think 80-82 used a 3 bolt setup

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