C-beam washers
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Safety Car
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From: Charleston SC
C-beam washers
Upon removal of my C-beam I discovered the rear bolts had washers on top and bottom but the front bolts had washers only on top. The C-beam is somwhat gouged on the botom from the bolt heads. Did some previous mechanic leave them out or is there some reason GM didn't put washers there?
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From: Lake Wylie SC
This may not answer your question, but you might think about "beam plates" 
These beauties make installation a breeze and they increase the surface area for holding the C-beam in place. contact Bill Boudreau at: www.billb@zfdoc.com
BTW, mine had washers on both the bolt head and nut end.
These beauties make installation a breeze and they increase the surface area for holding the C-beam in place. contact Bill Boudreau at: www.billb@zfdoc.com
BTW, mine had washers on both the bolt head and nut end.
Last edited by Strick; Jul 23, 2004 at 07:30 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Kingsport TN
My '96 had the washers on the top and bottom of both bolts.
I'd bet on some mechanic leaving the washers off.
I would get or make some beam plates to aid in reassembly. I definitely don't know how anyone can get those nuts and washers back on the front of the C-beam. I don't think I could have!
I'd bet on some mechanic leaving the washers off.
I would get or make some beam plates to aid in reassembly. I definitely don't know how anyone can get those nuts and washers back on the front of the C-beam. I don't think I could have!
