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Old 06-14-2008, 08:49 PM   #1
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Size of bolt

Can somone please tell me what size the bolt is on the trailing arm. I am planning on removing the 6-lug rear and replacing with a 5-lug rear.

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Old 06-14-2008, 08:55 PM   #2
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Re: Size of bolt

Are you looking for u-bolt? Or TA to cross member?
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:06 PM   #3
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Re: Size of bolt

U bolt...
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Old 06-14-2008, 11:01 PM   #4
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Re: Size of bolt

5/8"
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Old 06-15-2008, 12:40 AM   #5
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Re: Size of bolt

I will have to double check then. i think i tried all the wrenches i have and did not have one to fit to be able to remove the u-bolt from the trailing arm to remove the rear end. i will look again in the am.
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67 truck build:

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Old 06-15-2008, 02:47 AM   #6
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Re: Size of bolt

The u-Bolt should 15/16", I believe the crossmember are 1 1/8".
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:58 AM   #7
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Re: Size of bolt

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The u-Bolt should 15/16", I believe the crossmember are 1 1/8".
Your right about the 1 1/8th. Just did two of them yesterday. Had to go buy a wrench and a socket cause I didnt have them.
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Old 06-15-2008, 12:37 PM   #8
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Re: Size of bolt

great thanks .. this is what i needed i will have to buy some wrenches as well.
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56 chevy truck :
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67 truck build:

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Old 06-15-2008, 01:16 PM   #9
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Re: Size of bolt

the ubolts are 5/8 the nuts that go on the ubolts are usually 15/16
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