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My dumb question?
I am starting my blazer tank install, and if I had the strap bolts they ran away. Can I get the j bolts (or whatever they are called) in some hardware type store. It has been two years since I picked up my tank and parts so I don't remember the size or anything like that. I tried finding some at the "chain" parts stores on the way home and I get a more responsive look from my 16 year old (Oh, surprise!). Anyways, does someone have any idea what bolt size and length I will need.
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Bill, when I get home I will try to get some pics, if no one has replied by then.
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I looked and there is no way to get a picture of what you need. Heck I can't even reach the top of the bolts. Sorry
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Hay I will try and get some pics of the ones I have at home I don't get off work until 2330 (11:30pm) the only thing is mine is for a sub tank. Im not sure if they are the same...
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Thanks guys. Any guess on what size bolt that is 3/8"? by what 5-6 inches long or ??? Would Home Depot or a hardware store carry something like them? I know what they are supposed to look like, I just was not sure of the size/length or where I might find them.
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May be 7/16's bolt, about 6 inches long.
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They're 3/8" bolts. I didn't use the "J" bolts that came with the kit I bought I'll see if I can scrounge'em up and take some pics. If you can use them let me know and they're yours for the ride...
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Could you use j-bolts that are for batteries? Probably the wrong size, but it might work if you need'em quick.
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You could go get a threaded rod from Homo Depot and bend it to fit.
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Hi Bill,
Putter did not use the J bolts for his install either. He used 3/8" bolts that were probably 4" to 5" long. Also, we reshaped the straps to fit. I'm sure he'll reply to you as soon as he can with more details.
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My son & I just went to the hardware store & got J bolts 3/8" by whatever(6" i think)
then I took a thread die & threaded the bolt the whole length. That way I had all the threads I needed and cut it off at the length we needed.The ones we got had the load rating on them so I was assured of not getting somthing too cheap. Hope this helps. Mike |
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I would be careful bending all-thread, it is very brittle. It tends to crack in the bends.
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But I can weld a nut on the end too!
![]() Now that I got an approximate size I can go do some bolt shopping and see what I can find that will fill the bill.
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I ended up using 3/8" all thread and cut it to length. I did have to "bow" it some but it worked out great. The "J" bolts that came with my tank turned out to be to short to use unless I notched the bed support just over the tank which I didn't want to do. I was cautious about using all thread but two weeks and two full tanks and it's holding up so I guess it's going to be ok.
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