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: A-Arm Bolt Replacemtn


Durasmack
Aug 6th, 08, 3:02 PM
I am in the process of re-building the front end of my 70SS. I have all new PST polygraphite bushings, QA-1 coil overs, SSBC brakes, and freshly powder coated original A-Arms.....

I'm looking for bolt and nut sizes and lengths as i want to replace them as well....

Any ideas on how and where to get this info?

Finally
Aug 6th, 08, 5:32 PM
Go to the dealer. Some GM dealer around you should have them, lower control is same for all A-bodies through 72. As others have said don't risk your suspension and your life on hardware store bolts.

72soft-top
Aug 6th, 08, 5:44 PM
I agree. The factory nuts are also lock nuts.
They sell kits for these. Good money spend if the hardware is bad. I only replaced a few bolt because they were badly rusted.

bowtiefredo
Aug 6th, 08, 5:51 PM
Check this out from NPD.
64-72 Upper arms, includes bolts, lock nuts & shims.
C-6168-1AK 14.00

64-72 Lower arms, includes bolts & lock nuts.
C-6168-3AK 20.00

LS7
Aug 6th, 08, 6:09 PM
Are these what you are looking for, GU team sponser> http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=BPX-0918&Category_Code=OEMBOLTS

LS7
Aug 6th, 08, 6:12 PM
They have these as well> http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=BPX-8542&Category_Code=OEMBOLTS

Durasmack
Aug 6th, 08, 6:12 PM
Alright Guys!
Thanks alot for the replies! Great info. I'll check the dealers and NPD.
Mike

LS7
Aug 6th, 08, 6:48 PM
Mike, GU has the lowers as well> http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=BPB-1430&Category_Code=OEMBOLTS

Andy69
Aug 6th, 08, 8:04 PM
I bought grade 8 with lock washers from the LHS. 10 years no problems.