Sway Bar Clamp bolts
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m12x1.75x30mm part # 11515807 for the rear bolts, not sure if the fronts are the same they aren't pulling up in the parts catalog... also those bolts only go through the top hole of the rear sway bar mount, the lower bolt goes through the mount and control arm if I'm remembering correctly
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m12x1.75x30mm part # 11515807 for the rear bolts, not sure if the fronts are the same they aren't pulling up in the parts catalog... also those bolts only go through the top hole of the rear sway bar mount, the lower bolt goes through the mount and control arm if I'm remembering correctly
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yeah I know which ones you're talking about they just aren't showing up in any of the parts catalogs for some reason... I want to say they are the same thread pitch as the bolts that hold the ebcm bracket to the front cradle and go figure, I checked the parts catalog and those don't show up either
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this is strange, I looked up those bolts for a c6 because they are the same and it still isn't showing any info on the bolt... it shows up on the diagram but it isn't in the parts list, almost like it isn't available anymore for whatever reason but that doesn't make sense to me either... another bolt I think is the same thread pitch is the leaf spring bracket bolts that hold it to the cradle, those are m10x1.5x31mm... that thread pitch sounds right but I'm not sure if the length on the leaf spring bracket bolts are correct... maybe call up a dealer and see if you can get any info or a part #
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this is strange, I looked up those bolts for a c6 because they are the same and it still isn't showing any info on the bolt... it shows up on the diagram but it isn't in the parts list, almost like it isn't available anymore for whatever reason but that doesn't make sense to me either... another bolt I think is the same thread pitch is the leaf spring bracket bolts that hold it to the cradle, those are m10x1.5x31mm... that thread pitch sounds right but I'm not sure if the length on the leaf spring bracket bolts are correct... maybe call up a dealer and see if you can get any info or a part #
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Those bolts on the front are threaded into the aluminum subframe.
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
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Those bolts on the front are threaded into the aluminum subframe.
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
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Those bolts on the front are threaded into the aluminum subframe.
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
It's good practice to throw them away and get some stainless steel studs and put them in with high strength Loctite. If you're doing much sway bar tuning and changing it's good practice to just get rid of the bolts and use studs...
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Have not had the chance to test fit the M10X1.5 or M12X1.75 bolts to see which thread is correct for the clamps, but did manage to secure the correct flanged locking nuts for the end links which are M12X1.75. I am having to replace the lost end links and the aluminum ones OEM do not come with the nuts. Found them at an ACE Hardware store. Going to have to start writing down all these tidbits and build a knowledge base for future reference.
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Have not had the chance to test fit the M10X1.5 or M12X1.75 bolts to see which thread is correct for the clamps, but did manage to secure the correct flanged locking nuts for the end links which are M12X1.75. I am having to replace the lost end links and the aluminum ones OEM do not come with the nuts. Found them at an ACE Hardware store. Going to have to start writing down all these tidbits and build a knowledge base for future reference.
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It's frustrating, but I'll try asking a hardware store if I can. That's a good idea, I wish I thought of that. They hopefully should be able to match length and other dimensions too.
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Or double check your local; Fastenal, McMaster-Carr or Grainger stores. Most big box hardware stores do not stock many 10.9 grade metric fasteners if any, or at least ones in the correct length needed or any with hex flange heads (typically automotive only related). If push comes to shove, you can use a normal hardened washer with the correct replacement hex head bolt.
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I wouldn’t use SS studs in aluminum threads. Not saying it can’t work, but aluminum and stainless don’t play well together. I would use steel studs instead.
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i would worry about the strength of ss studs also. original screws are 10.9. SS screws (A2/A4) are way below that.
(8.8 or 10.9 studs are hard to find, though, especially the allen-type. i make them myself out of 10.9 all-thread and make a slot for a screwdriver. use medium/blue only.)
(8.8 or 10.9 studs are hard to find, though, especially the allen-type. i make them myself out of 10.9 all-thread and make a slot for a screwdriver. use medium/blue only.)
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i would worry about the strength of ss studs also. original screws are 10.9. SS screws (A2/A4) are way below that.
(8.8 or 10.9 studs are hard to find, though, especially with an allen head. i make them myself out of 10.9 all-thread and make a slot for a screwdriver. use medium/blue only.)
(8.8 or 10.9 studs are hard to find, though, especially with an allen head. i make them myself out of 10.9 all-thread and make a slot for a screwdriver. use medium/blue only.)
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