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Old 05-16-2015, 10:35 PM   #1
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cross member bolts

Anybody know the correct size of the cross member bolts that attach across the frame....the one that supports the transmission. I want to replace the ones that attach to the frame. My truck is a 1978 C10 Custom Deluxe. Thank you, Al
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Old 05-17-2015, 02:07 AM   #2
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Re: cross member bolts

My 77 has all 3/8ths bolts cross member to frame and lots of them. The only 7/16ths I know of are the rear mount bolts
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Old 05-17-2015, 02:28 AM   #3
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Re: cross member bolts

My 81 uses 3/8" x 1 1/4" bolts..at least 10 on each side...I think
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Old 05-18-2015, 12:27 AM   #4
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Re: cross member bolts

Even if you know the hex head size, you won't know the length w/o measuring.

BTW, a 11/16" or 5/8" hex head means the bolt is 7/16", probably NC (14 threads/inch). A 9/16" hex head means it's a 3/8" bolt, probably NC (16 threads/inch).
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Old 05-18-2015, 02:38 AM   #5
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Re: cross member bolts

on mine they are 1 1/4 inch long. but changing the 4 on the top frame rail might prove unlikely. there's not enough clearance between cab and rail
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Old 05-18-2015, 09:36 PM   #6
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Thank you all, Al
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