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**kev2809** · 05-01-2010, 12:05 AM

i picked these up from napa, brand new never installed lower control arm u bolts with nuts. you are supposed to drill out the saddle holes to 5/8 to make these fit, they are a lot beefier than stock...i just really dont feel like enlarging the hole. so im looking to trade for some stock size lca u bolts, preferably new.

jsbgump · 05-01-2010, 01:10 AM

All the vendor have gone to the bigger size of u bolt. I orderd new ones from classic parts of america and recieved the larger ones. They get them straight from GM and said they dont offer the original 1/2 size anymore. Good luck on finding them new. If I find my old ones i would just mail them off to you.

Hottrucks · 05-01-2010, 07:28 AM

just call or check with a spring shop..they will make up anything you want..like if you wanted to add a lowering block or something...ussually about $50

**kev2809** · 05-02-2010, 12:40 PM

dang well that sucks..i dont have the receipt for these either lol

i guess ill leave this up for a little bit, maybe someone will stop by with some stock size ones

**kev2809** · 05-03-2010, 06:09 PM

ttt!

**kev2809** · 05-04-2010, 08:51 PM

bump!

**kev2809** · 05-09-2010, 01:47 PM

anybody?

jsbgump · 05-10-2010, 05:52 PM

I found my old used ones you can have

**kev2809** · 05-10-2010, 07:00 PM

can ya post some pics? what shape are they in? thanks

**kev2809** · 05-12-2010, 05:55 PM

ttt

dznucks · 05-13-2010, 08:31 AM

I just installed those on my front end rebuild and didnt have to drill anything out.
I threw my orignals away. sorry.

**kev2809** · 05-15-2010, 09:58 AM

really? maybe ill try again but when I tried the first time it seemed way to big

**kev2809** · 05-19-2010, 09:32 PM

well, they were too big so I returned them. anyone selling both sets or know what else I could use here or where I can get some?

edit - I fit a bolt that came with the suicide doors bag kit and it fit perfect so im guessing the aize is 3/8..

**kev2809** · 05-24-2010, 03:21 PM

still need some u bolts! anyone wanna send some my way? dont need to be brand new, used in great shape is fine also!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-24-2010, 03:45 PM

I would't feel confertable with used for this aplication. Those do receive a lot of stress and have been known to break. WES

**kev2809** · 05-24-2010, 04:05 PM

true. the ones i cut off looked like doo doo, good thing i didnt waste my time trying to unbolt them. seems like the custom made ones are expensive though, i was hoping someone had a set laying around they were not gonna use, maybe get lucky or something!

OARNGESI · 05-24-2010, 05:38 PM

Are you talking about the bolts to bolt the axle to the trailing arms

**kev2809** · 05-24-2010, 05:47 PM

I've got those with the drop blocks I bought

I need the ones for my lower control arms

**john** · 05-24-2010, 06:46 PM

I"ve seen one of the small ones break. Wouldn't use one on anything I cared about. Or anyONE I care about.

**kev2809** · 05-24-2010, 07:29 PM

so is enlarging the hole my only option?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-25-2010, 11:28 AM

Yes to go to the larger bolts you will need to enlarge the holes. That would be my first choice. WES

**kev2809** · 05-27-2010, 10:38 PM

anyone with the stockish size u bolts? i really need these! if i dont get anything by the end of tomorrow i will just go get the napa ones again and open up the hole i guess.

one more question, does anyone know if napa (or any auto parts store) would sell that same u bolt but in a smaller size?

05-01-2010, 12:05 AM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! i picked these up from napa, brand new never installed lower control arm u bolts with nuts. you are supposed to drill out the saddle holes to 5/8 to make these fit, they are a lot beefier than stock...i just really dont feel like enlarging the hole. so im looking to trade for some stock size lca u bolts, preferably new. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! All the vendor have gone to the bigger size of u bolt. I orderd new ones from classic parts of america and recieved the larger ones. They get them straight from GM and said they dont offer the original 1/2 size anymore. Good luck on finding them new. If I find my old ones i would just mail them off to you. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-01-2010, 07:28 AM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! just call or check with a spring shop..they will make up anything you want..like if you wanted to add a lowering block or something...ussually about $50 __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-02-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! dang well that sucks..i dont have the receipt for these either lol i guess ill leave this up for a little bit, maybe someone will stop by with some stock size ones __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-03-2010, 06:09 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! ttt! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-04-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! bump! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-09-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! anybody? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-10-2010, 05:52 PM	#8
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! I found my old used ones you can have __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-10-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! can ya post some pics? what shape are they in? thanks __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! ttt __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-13-2010, 08:31 AM	#11
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! I just installed those on my front end rebuild and didnt have to drill anything out. I threw my orignals away. sorry.

05-15-2010, 09:58 AM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! really? maybe ill try again but when I tried the first time it seemed way to big __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-19-2010, 09:32 PM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! well, they were too big so I returned them. anyone selling both sets or know what else I could use here or where I can get some? edit - I fit a bolt that came with the suicide doors bag kit and it fit perfect so im guessing the aize is 3/8.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 05-19-2010 at 09:45 PM.

05-24-2010, 03:21 PM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! still need some u bolts! anyone wanna send some my way? dont need to be brand new, used in great shape is fine also! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-24-2010, 03:45 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! I would't feel confertable with used for this aplication. Those do receive a lot of stress and have been known to break. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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05-24-2010, 04:05 PM	#16
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! true. the ones i cut off looked like doo doo, good thing i didnt waste my time trying to unbolt them. seems like the custom made ones are expensive though, i was hoping someone had a set laying around they were not gonna use, maybe get lucky or something! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-24-2010, 05:38 PM	#17
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! Are you talking about the bolts to bolt the axle to the trailing arms __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-24-2010, 05:47 PM	#18
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! I've got those with the drop blocks I bought I need the ones for my lower control arms __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-24-2010, 06:46 PM	#19
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! I"ve seen one of the small ones break. Wouldn't use one on anything I cared about. Or anyONE I care about. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

05-24-2010, 07:29 PM	#20
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! so is enlarging the hole my only option? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-25-2010, 11:28 AM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! Yes to go to the larger bolts you will need to enlarge the holes. That would be my first choice. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-27-2010, 10:38 PM	#22
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: WTT - Napa lca bolts for stock ones! anyone with the stockish size u bolts? i really need these! if i dont get anything by the end of tomorrow i will just go get the napa ones again and open up the hole i guess. one more question, does anyone know if napa (or any auto parts store) would sell that same u bolt but in a smaller size? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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