Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggie91 · 06-07-2018, 09:26 AM

I'd replace it. Looking at the threaded portion, it appears in the picture that it has been stretched, and the corrosion has reduced its diameter in the unthreaded portion.

Better to do it now while you have it apart!

**Dads79GMC** · 06-08-2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I'd replace it. Looking at the threaded portion, it appears in the picture that it has been stretched, and the corrosion has reduced its diameter in the unthreaded portion.

Better to do it now while you have it apart!

Great points! I’ve got four studs in the way! Thanks for the input. Mike

06-07-2018, 09:26 AM	#1
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