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09-11-2009, 01:23 PM
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A-arm U-bolt
One of my u-bolts broke while driving. (what a scare) Where can I get a pair? Is there a chain parts store that might have them? Are they called control arm u-bolts or is there a "proper" name for them? You have to be very specific when talking to the autozone workers here, if it's not in that little computer, they pretty much are clueless about trucks/cars, which really pisses me off. Any how can someone point me in the right direction, this is my daily and i don't want to walk too much...
Thanks Josh
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09-11-2009, 01:48 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
I bet you will have to get one from an actual 67-72 truck vendor like Truck and Car Shop in Orange.
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09-11-2009, 01:52 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
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09-11-2009, 02:07 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
Have you checked with the local Chevy dealer? U-bolts up until 87 should be the same. Maybe until 91 on some trucks. The only difference may be the diameter as they reportedly changed to bigger bolts for the exact same problem you had. Just drill out the existing holes for the new ones. You will probably want to do that for the other side too.
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09-11-2009, 04:23 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
They're called lower control arm shaft U-bolts & I used a couple from a 73-87 on my 68 they were the same............Bob
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09-11-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
NAPA part # 650-4065. They are 9/16 -12 . You will have to drill the hole, but I would rather have the heavier one's in mine so it wouldn't happen again!!
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09-16-2009, 11:51 AM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
Thanks to all that have replied! I got the bolts from NAPA and I'm back on the road...
**my feet are sore**
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09-16-2009, 12:37 PM
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Re: A-arm U-bolt
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Yes the 73+ bolts are bigger, but not stronger. The old bolts are grade 8 and the bigger newer ones are grade 5. They are larger to make up the difference in strength of the smaller grade 8 bolts. The salvage yard in probably the best place to fine an original 67-72 U-bolt.
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