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hpcgmc · 06-26-2014, 12:10 AM

Ended up buying new bolts from a local "fastener" shop. They gave me a discount as a reward for not going to a big box store. Total for 20 grade 8 nuts, bolts, lock washers was about $15.00, so well worth it to me. I'll probably replace all the inner fender and hinge bolts, if the price stays reasonable.

Next question - the original crossmember bolts did not have washers between the bolt head and the frame, just the lock washers at the nuts. It seems weird not using a washer at the bolt head. Who uses the washers (and why) and who just uses the bolts?

Thanks!

06-26-2014, 12:10 AM	#8
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Re: front suspension crossmember - replace the stock nuts and bolts? Ended up buying new bolts from a local "fastener" shop. They gave me a discount as a reward for not going to a big box store. Total for 20 grade 8 nuts, bolts, lock washers was about $15.00, so well worth it to me. I'll probably replace all the inner fender and hinge bolts, if the price stays reasonable. Next question - the original crossmember bolts did not have washers between the bolt head and the frame, just the lock washers at the nuts. It seems weird not using a washer at the bolt head. Who uses the washers (and why) and who just uses the bolts? Thanks! __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.