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idler arm bolts?
Ok before I get the song and dance about not having the manuals to look at let me just say I did purchase an assembly manual and have looked at it.
However the quality is not not very good and I can't make out which type of bolts are used to attach the idler arm. Any help identifying the bolts would be great. I don't mean to sound like a smart a$$, but while doing the search I found many answer to post that start off with buy a manual. I am in the process of getting my frame ready so I can sit the body back on the frame. Then I can finish the body work. Also going to need the ID of the bolts for the steering box as well. I took ALOT of pictures prior to disassembly and bagged and labeled all of the bags. However I guess some things just did not get bagged correctly. Thanks Troy
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The Steering box bolts are longish and kinda pointy on the end. I would recomend new ones, they are not expensive and the originals could be pretty rust. The Idler arm bolts are just regular bolts, I am unsure of the size.
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Yeah, glad to see someone has taken the time to get a manual and do some research before the questions begin. The steering box bolts are as bobbyj1 describes, although I have reused them in every car without issues, but appearance to me is secondary. Will look at idler bolts and get back to you.
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ok, I found the steering box bolts, I only found 3 but I am thinking that is all it takes even if there are 4 holes. I think I only seen 3 holes in the frame
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The idler arm uses standard bolts 3/8" (possibly 7/16"). Using grade 8 bolts wouldn't be a bad idea. The factory used the pinch style locking nuts, with the beveled outside edge. A good hardware store should have nuts like that. I strongly reccommend using these because I've had an idler arm come unbolted, which was scary.
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There are only 3 bolts for the steering box.
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thanks, got it.
I am using grade 8 hardware on the front and rear.
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Hey guys,
PY does carry the bolts,nuts, and washers and the part # is RPU122B. |
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I have to take my idler arm out tomorrow evening. If you want I can post some pics of the bolts.
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sure if you don't mind posting pics of the bolts that would help alot, I am sure I have them just have to know what I am looking for.
It will give me something else to do.
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Here you go. Bolts are 1 1/2" long and use a 9/16" wrench. Bolt and thick washer go through the frame rail.
I can't get the picture to upload. There is a problem with the server. If you want I can e-mail it to you. Let me know.
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Troy, try this link
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link did not work, I will look around later today and see if I can finds them. thanks
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Here they are. 1 1/2" long. Nut and bolt are both 9/16 drive. Bolt and washer go through frame rail.
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ok, found them, thanks for all of your help
Troy
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