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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: markdilljr on June 30, 2010, 07:45:27 pm

Title: what size bolts
Post by: markdilljr on June 30, 2010, 07:45:27 pm

What size bolts do I need if I am removing 2 leafs out of my rear springs, I have read that I need shorter bolts for where the springs sit on the saddle, I am picking up a used pair of leafs and am going to remove 2 leafs but there are no parts stores near where I am picking them up at or where I am working on it at, so I need to get the bolts before I head over that way. I am doing it in the mornin so any help would be great thank you

Title: Re: what size bolts
Post by: Grim 82 on July 01, 2010, 11:16:02 am

Are you talking about U-bolts? Re-use them as long as they don't interfere with anything and you have enough take-up on the threads to tighten them down.

Title: Re: what size bolts
Post by: markdilljr on July 01, 2010, 02:16:51 pm

No the bolt that goes through the springs to hold them together and aligns the spring with the saddle

Title: Re: what size bolts
Post by: VileZambonie on July 01, 2010, 04:25:18 pm

Google leaf spring pin bolt

Title: Re: what size bolts
Post by: rtnowme on July 04, 2010, 08:41:41 pm

5/16 fine thread mostly, just round the hex off small enough to fit the saddle hole if you have to replace