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03-16-2007, 10:30 PM
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Keep On Keepin' On
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma
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New bolts/cab mounts
Questions...I am disassembling my 72 to prepare to shorten my frame...During disassembly I have noticed some of the bolts are rusted up a bit (front end of truck is all aftermarket fenders, inners, etc)..The PO used the old bolts...Is there a trick to reconditioning these bolts, or pay 50.00 bucks and get a bolt kit...If buying the bolt kit is the best option, anything to stay away from?
Also, can I reuse cab/core support mounts or will I need new ones when I start re-assembling? Any particular cab mount you would recommend? Thanks for the input... |
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03-16-2007, 11:34 PM
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Cantankerous Geezer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bel Aire, KS
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Re: New bolts/cab mounts
If the mounts are old, I would replace them. For one thing, it will usually make the truck sit more level.
Bolts can be replated, but they have to be cleaned first. And if they're too rusty, the strength is affected. For replacement kits, some of the vendors sell them. If you go with stainless, avoid the imports. I've had problems with some that weren't heat-treated.
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03-17-2007, 12:26 AM
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Re: New bolts/cab mounts
Would you rather just start out with a short frame?
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03-17-2007, 08:30 AM
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Keep On Keepin' On
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Re: New bolts/cab mounts
Would I rather...Yes...but I dont have any laying around and the long frame I have now has been reconditioned already...
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03-17-2007, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: New bolts/cab mounts
totallystainless.com is out of Gettysburg,PA not sure if they make them there but they have a large product line
http://totallystainless.com/totally.html
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