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Virginia72SWB4X4 · 07-14-2007, 08:14 PM

I'm installing a 4" suspension kit on my 72 SWB 4x4. It's the first time the rear shackle bolts and leaf spring eye bolts had been removed. So, I boggered them up pretty good.

I've been looking around here in Fredericksburg, Va. and cannot find a source. Can anyone help with a source? Does GM still sell them?

Thanks in advance.
Gary

msgross · 07-14-2007, 09:12 PM

I just used 9/16" Grade 8 bolts and locknuts for my 68. I think I needed 4 ea of 5" and 2 ea of 4.5" but i'm not sure if yours are the same.

Rust Buster · 07-14-2007, 09:50 PM

I got mine from these guys in VA, but any automotive spring shop should have them.

http://www.rsautotruckspring.com/contactus/

72 CustomCamper · 07-14-2007, 11:26 PM

Hey Gary, Lane's didn't have anything?

Chuck

Virginia72SWB4X4 · 07-15-2007, 06:39 AM

Thanks Guys for the help.

I was thinking I could use grade 8 rather than the case hardened I removed. But I dont know the real difference.

I did try Lanes, but I asked for case hardened. If grade 8 is ok the think my search will be easier.

Gary

Mudder · 07-15-2007, 08:24 AM

I just used grade 8's on mine a few weeks ago.

msgross · 07-15-2007, 11:01 AM

I hope grade 8's are ok.... I don't plan on any hard core towing or loading hauling. I wish TSC carried 9/16's cause it would have saved a little money. They only have 1/2 and 5/8 in the bulk bins so I had to go to a machine shop to get mine. Lowes has them but at $4 per bolt I passed....

Virginia72SWB4X4 · 07-15-2007, 11:11 AM

I picked mine up this moring at Fredericksburg auto parts. I found the same thing at TSC, no 9/16th.

Gary

**special-K** · 07-15-2007, 12:11 PM

A real auto parts store will have these.Grade 8 is hardened and is exactly what tou need.Mike,relax

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1969k10stepside · 07-15-2007, 02:28 PM

I have used grade 8 hardware on just about all of the 71 so far.Suspension,crossmembers,etc.I got the bolts from Rural King..

Musclerodz · 07-15-2007, 04:21 PM

I have used all Grade 8 hardware in my K5 rebuild bought from ACE Hardware.

Mike

Erl · 07-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Try http://www.mcmaster.com/

OLDCHEV4X4 · 07-16-2007, 07:11 AM

I got mine at McMaster carr too. You have to buy a pack of 5 though.

07-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#1
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	72 4x4 suspension bolts source I'm installing a 4" suspension kit on my 72 SWB 4x4. It's the first time the rear shackle bolts and leaf spring eye bolts had been removed. So, I boggered them up pretty good. I've been looking around here in Fredericksburg, Va. and cannot find a source. Can anyone help with a source? Does GM still sell them? Thanks in advance. Gary

07-14-2007, 09:12 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I just used 9/16" Grade 8 bolts and locknuts for my 68. I think I needed 4 ea of 5" and 2 ea of 4.5" but i'm not sure if yours are the same. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-14-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I got mine from these guys in VA, but any automotive spring shop should have them. http://www.rsautotruckspring.com/contactus/ __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

07-14-2007, 11:26 PM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source Hey Gary, Lane's didn't have anything? Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-15-2007, 06:39 AM	#5
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source Thanks Guys for the help. I was thinking I could use grade 8 rather than the case hardened I removed. But I dont know the real difference. I did try Lanes, but I asked for case hardened. If grade 8 is ok the think my search will be easier. Gary

07-15-2007, 08:24 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I just used grade 8's on mine a few weeks ago.

07-15-2007, 11:01 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I hope grade 8's are ok.... I don't plan on any hard core towing or loading hauling. I wish TSC carried 9/16's cause it would have saved a little money. They only have 1/2 and 5/8 in the bulk bins so I had to go to a machine shop to get mine. Lowes has them but at $4 per bolt I passed.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-15-2007, 11:11 AM	#8
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I picked mine up this moring at Fredericksburg auto parts. I found the same thing at TSC, no 9/16th. Gary

07-15-2007, 12:11 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source A real auto parts store will have these.Grade 8 is hardened and is exactly what tou need.Mike,relax. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-15-2007, 02:28 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I have used grade 8 hardware on just about all of the 71 so far.Suspension,crossmembers,etc.I got the bolts from Rural King..

07-15-2007, 04:21 PM	#11
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I have used all Grade 8 hardware in my K5 rebuild bought from ACE Hardware. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

07-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#12
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source Try http://www.mcmaster.com/ __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

07-16-2007, 07:11 AM	#13
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: 72 4x4 suspension bolts source I got mine at McMaster carr too. You have to buy a pack of 5 though. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania



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