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dmw319 · 11-17-2012, 03:04 PM

What size are the nuts that hold rear lower shock mounts to the trailing arms/frame? Oart of the u bolt... They are extrenely large so I am trying to find out what size so I can go buy the appropriate wrench or socket. 70 c10 1/2 ton. Thanks!!
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nobolt · 11-17-2012, 04:33 PM

my rear shocks mount with 3/4 inch nuts and bolts. although...i have a C30 and leaf springs...your C10 may be different

dmw319 · 11-17-2012, 05:26 PM

I found its 1 1/8. But I can't stinking break it loose! Tried a breaker bar and impact gun!

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vidman · 11-17-2012, 05:52 PM

Let them soak over night with some good pent oil or warm them up with the heat wrench

dmw319 · 11-17-2012, 06:47 PM

Tried both!

arghhhh
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454C10CHEVY · 11-17-2012, 06:51 PM

grind it off and replace it would be my next stop

luvbowties · 11-17-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dmw319

I found its 1 1/8. But I can't stinking break it loose! Tried a breaker bar and impact gun!

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Put a length of pipe on that breaker bar handle to extend out from under truck and stand/bounce up and down on it.

GRX · 11-17-2012, 09:12 PM

Yep. Heat wrench, cheater bar, and patience should do the trick. If that fails split the nut. Use a cut-off wheel to cut a notch into the nut, being careful not to go too deep and damage the threads. Then use a chisel and hammer to open up the nut

dmw319 · 11-17-2012, 10:40 PM

Thanks y'all. I think it's actually 1 1/16. Still can't get it off though!
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dmw319 · 11-18-2012, 04:32 PM

If I do end up cutting the nuts/u-bolts, who sells them so that I can buy new ones?
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HotRod C/10 · 11-18-2012, 05:50 PM

way2low2 has them. hes on ebay and amember here.

http://stores.ebay.com/Street-Machin...p2047675.l2563

dmw319 · 11-18-2012, 07:05 PM

Thanks! Looks like his eBay store only has the lowering ones

I did end up cutting them so I will need some!
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hayhauler71 · 11-18-2012, 08:31 PM

Talk to your local spring shop they can make them up in minutes

dmw319 · 11-18-2012, 11:14 PM

Hmm not sure I've ever been to a spring shop. Haha. Anyone else have any recommendations? Shouldn't a local parts store like Autozone or oreillys carry these in stock? Seems like 12 bolts are in so many vehicles they should..
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454C10CHEVY · 11-19-2012, 12:23 AM

Someone parting trucks on the parts board has to have them... Put up a WTB post
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dmw319 · 11-19-2012, 09:21 AM

Actually just found that ECE carries them. Just bought a set!

CigarMan · 11-19-2012, 09:27 AM

Heat with torch and use a 1/2 impact to remove. I believe they are 1 1/16

dmw319 · 11-19-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarMan

Heat with torch and use a 1/2 impact to remove. I believe they are 1 1/16

I tried that.. and they said:

I will post some pics later. basically the nut was rusted solid to the ubolt and the ubolt was rusted solid to the inside of the trailing arms.

CigarMan · 11-19-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dmw319

I tried that.. and they said:

I will post some pics later. basically the nut was rusted solid to the ubolt and the ubolt was rusted solid to the inside of the trailing arms.

Damn!!!

Pour some muratic acid in there, That will at the very least stop the laughing

dmw319 · 11-19-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarMan

Damn!!!

Pour some muratic acid in there, That will at the very least stop the laughing

Yea I just ended up cutting the u-bolts to get em out.

They arent laughing anymore

dmw319 · 11-20-2012, 10:15 AM

some pics i uploaded to my build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post5703995

11-17-2012, 03:04 PM	#1
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Quick bolt size question!! What size are the nuts that hold rear lower shock mounts to the trailing arms/frame? Oart of the u bolt... They are extrenely large so I am trying to find out what size so I can go buy the appropriate wrench or socket. 70 c10 1/2 ton. Thanks!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167 Last edited by dmw319; 11-17-2012 at 03:31 PM.

11-17-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Quick bolt size question!! my rear shocks mount with 3/4 inch nuts and bolts. although...i have a C30 and leaf springs...your C10 may be different __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

11-17-2012, 05:26 PM	#3
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! I found its 1 1/8. But I can't stinking break it loose! Tried a breaker bar and impact gun! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-17-2012, 05:52 PM	#4
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Let them soak over night with some good pent oil or warm them up with the heat wrench __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

11-17-2012, 06:47 PM	#5
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Tried both! arghhhh Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-17-2012, 06:51 PM	#6
454C10CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland,Tx Posts: 103	Re: Quick bolt size question!! grind it off and replace it would be my next stop __________________ 72 C10 SWB Stepper 350/TH400 (might sell) 70 C10 SWB Stepper I6/4SPD (CURRENT PROJECT) 00 Silverado Rc 1500 2WD 5.3 09 Silverado Cc 5.3 2WD 4/6 DROP 04 Silverado ext 5.3 4WD

11-17-2012, 09:12 PM	#8
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Yep. Heat wrench, cheater bar, and patience should do the trick. If that fails split the nut. Use a cut-off wheel to cut a notch into the nut, being careful not to go too deep and damage the threads. Then use a chisel and hammer to open up the nut __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed. Last edited by GRX; 11-17-2012 at 09:15 PM. Reason: because I can

11-17-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Thanks y'all. I think it's actually 1 1/16. Still can't get it off though! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-18-2012, 04:32 PM	#10
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! If I do end up cutting the nuts/u-bolts, who sells them so that I can buy new ones? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-18-2012, 05:50 PM	#11
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Quick bolt size question!! way2low2 has them. hes on ebay and amember here. http://stores.ebay.com/Street-Machin...p2047675.l2563 __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

11-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#12
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Thanks! Looks like his eBay store only has the lowering ones I did end up cutting them so I will need some! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-18-2012, 08:31 PM	#13
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Talk to your local spring shop they can make them up in minutes __________________ Fuzzy

11-18-2012, 11:14 PM	#14
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Hmm not sure I've ever been to a spring shop. Haha. Anyone else have any recommendations? Shouldn't a local parts store like Autozone or oreillys carry these in stock? Seems like 12 bolts are in so many vehicles they should.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-19-2012, 12:23 AM	#15
454C10CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland,Tx Posts: 103	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Someone parting trucks on the parts board has to have them... Put up a WTB post Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 C10 SWB Stepper 350/TH400 (might sell) 70 C10 SWB Stepper I6/4SPD (CURRENT PROJECT) 00 Silverado Rc 1500 2WD 5.3 09 Silverado Cc 5.3 2WD 4/6 DROP 04 Silverado ext 5.3 4WD

11-19-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Actually just found that ECE carries them. Just bought a set! __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167



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11-19-2012, 09:27 AM	#17
CigarMan Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX Posts: 94	Re: Quick bolt size question!! Heat with torch and use a 1/2 impact to remove. I believe they are 1 1/16

11-20-2012, 10:15 AM	#21
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Quick bolt size question!! some pics i uploaded to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post5703995 __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

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