im getting ready to put my new boxed control arms in w/ the new bushings.

the old ones are still in the car and i am wondering what size the bolts and nuts should be. i know grade 8, but not sure on the lenght and diameter.


thanks


aaron

1/2-13unc x 4.5" long
i think the original are 4" but i use 4.5" in this kit graemlins/thumbsup.gif

http://home.comcast.net/~petelohr/einstyn1/einstyn-14.htm

Get some lock nuts also, and grd 8 washers. The crimp type nuts, not ones with the nylon/plastic in them.

thanks guys.

so i need 8 1/2-13unc x4.5" long bolts (grade 8 that is), with 8 lock nuts(crimp type), and 16? grade 8 washers.


thanks again.

aaron

You can use fine thread, if you like.

Originally posted by BowtieAaron:
thanks guys.

so i need 8 1/2-13unc x4.5" long bolts (grade 8 that is), with 8 lock nuts(crimp type), and 16? grade 8 washers.


thanks again.

aaron Hey dude, make sure that you put some lock tite on those threads so that the nuts don't back off and get you killed.

FWIW, those "crimp" type nuts are more correctly called "prevailing torque" nuts and they do not need loctite.

Dave

They don't "need" loctite. But loctite helps me sleep at night. :D

Steve

thanks guys.

my dad orderd the stuff today while he was at work, but he never ran over the the shop to get them because it was raining.

aaron