Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 09-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Looking for the bolts in this picture. Want to make sure I am fine only using one as pictured even though my RE-7's have three bolt holes in the bottom...also any recommendation for the top bolts/washers as well. I would like to get something that thick and not sure where to go other than HD or Lowes which I haven't seen any like that there.

The picture came from this thread which is great for anyone wanting to bag and never having done it....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463

SCOTI · 09-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Those were machined washers. Nice if you can have them done, if not, any performance place will have harmonic balancer washers that will do the same thing.

Or..... gulp, grab a piece of some simple 2"x.250" steel strap from your local Lowes. Chop it down to 2x2" & drill the correct size hole in the center. Done.

For hardware, I used 3/8" GRADE-8 bolts & some lock washers from Lowes w/a dab of never-seize on the threads.

VA72C10 · 09-08-2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks, Harmonic balancer bolts were what I was thinking of...I remembered there was some other application for them...

The flat stock idea is a nice idea as well though....might just do that.

SCOTI · 09-08-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks, Harmonic balancer bolts were what I was thinking of...I remembered there was some other application for them...

The flat stock idea is a nice idea as well though....might just do that.

I think the flat stock would be easiest.

VA72C10 · 09-08-2009, 10:18 AM

I appreciate all of your excellent information and timely responses....I can't leave more positive rep for you right now but I will when I can again. Thank you for your patience with a noob to the truck world who's working his way through his first frame off/custom/air ride install....Thanks!

SCOTI · 09-08-2009, 04:07 PM

Anytime!

**michael bustamante** · 09-10-2009, 12:38 PM

when you get the bolts from hd or lowes make sure theyre grade 8 and 4" long. the 5" were too long

VA72C10 · 09-10-2009, 12:56 PM

Thanks...I picked up both to be safe but definitely the 4" is the way to go...and I did get Grade 8

09-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? Looking for the bolts in this picture. Want to make sure I am fine only using one as pictured even though my RE-7's have three bolt holes in the bottom...also any recommendation for the top bolts/washers as well. I would like to get something that thick and not sure where to go other than HD or Lowes which I haven't seen any like that there. The picture came from this thread which is great for anyone wanting to bag and never having done it.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-07-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? Those were machined washers. Nice if you can have them done, if not, any performance place will have harmonic balancer washers that will do the same thing. Or..... gulp, grab a piece of some simple 2"x.250" steel strap from your local Lowes. Chop it down to 2x2" & drill the correct size hole in the center. Done. For hardware, I used 3/8" GRADE-8 bolts & some lock washers from Lowes w/a dab of never-seize on the threads. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-07-2009 at 11:29 PM.

09-08-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? Thanks, Harmonic balancer bolts were what I was thinking of...I remembered there was some other application for them... The flat stock idea is a nice idea as well though....might just do that. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-08-2009, 10:18 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? I appreciate all of your excellent information and timely responses....I can't leave more positive rep for you right now but I will when I can again. Thank you for your patience with a noob to the truck world who's working his way through his first frame off/custom/air ride install....Thanks! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-08-2009, 04:07 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? Anytime! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-10-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? when you get the bolts from hd or lowes make sure theyre grade 8 and 4" long. the 5" were too long __________________ 1967custom

09-10-2009, 12:56 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Lower bag bolt size and where to get them? Thanks...I picked up both to be safe but definitely the 4" is the way to go...and I did get Grade 8 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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