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| Author: | gmader [ Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | special rear hanger bolts? |
Hi all, Can anybody tell me what the correct description of the bolts that attach the rear spring hanger to the body? They are kinda 3/8" coarse, but they expand out, and a regular 3/8" bolt is loose in there. I broke one off, and I need to get a new one. Does D/C still carry them? I would look in the parts DB, but it appears to be down again. Thanks, Greg |
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| Author: | gmader [ Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Just checked at a dodge dealership |
I just got back from a dodge dealership, and yes, the bolts are somehow special, and of course, they are discontinued. Any thoughts on where I should look? Does somebody have two sitting around the garage that they could part with? Thanks, Greg |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:42 am ] |
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If you only broke one off, the other 3 should locate the perch just fine. I say just use a standard 3/8" grade 8 bolt. Lou |
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| Author: | andyf [ Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:51 am ] |
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They are hub bolts, basically smaller versions of lug bolts. They have splines under the head to keep them from spinning in the hanger. A regular bolt will work okay but if you really, really need an original you can get it from AMK Products. They cost $1 each. |
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| Author: | gmader [ Wed Sep 22, 2004 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Nope, the rear (rear) spring hanger, not the front(rear) |
Hi Andy and Lou, I'll call AMK. They might be able to help. The bolts that I am looking for are from the rear hanger, not the front (rear) spring hanger. The nut is welded on to the subframe, and I believe, that I cannot get in behind it to put on a nut that actually fits. This is why I am actually looking for the orginal bolts, and not just grade 8. I will check to see if I can get behind it when I get home tonight. The bolt in question is some sort of self tapping bolt, and it does expand in diameter slightly to something slightly larger than 3/8. Thanks, though, and maybe AMK could help. Update: I just checked AMK's website. $30 minimum order! Arghh. Any other suggestions? This was really close, and I really appreciate your collective expertise. Update II: It is looks possible, but difficult to get in behind the bolt to put a better nut back t here. Arghh! Thanks, Greg |
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| Author: | gmader [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Could these be 7/16 inch bolts in disguise? |
I was looking at Tom Condran's book, and he is referring to these at 7/16". Since they are tapered, this might be the major part of the bolt. Hmm... I'll have to check this out. Greg |
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| Author: | andyf [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:21 am ] |
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ah, rear hanger on the leaf springs. i thought front hanger on the rear springs. i haven't looked at those in awhile so i suppose i'm not much help. they vary by year and model to some extent. |
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