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Old 09-15-2013, 03:32 PM   #1
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where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

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Old 09-15-2013, 04:07 PM   #2
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

Classic Parts of America has them.
I got my last set from my GM dealer.
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Old 09-15-2013, 04:42 PM   #3
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.UjYbpGS9Kc0

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Old 09-15-2013, 06:06 PM   #4
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

do these need to be replaced? i soaked mine an brushed them clean today. an how tight should they be tightned down to.
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:18 PM   #5
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

the threads like to get galled on the outsides, they seam to open up
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:27 PM   #6
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

I've taken mine off a few times. Just threw them in a vice and tightened them down to get them to go back in. Torque specs can prob be found via search. I tightened mine down to about eeerrghh ftlbs if the threads are fine then you should be good to go otherwise they are cheap and cheap reassurance at that
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:28 PM   #7
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

I got mine at NAPA
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:28 PM   #8
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

i think it was like 80 or more, i didnt grab the torque wrench. just cranked them down
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

ya there good. they came out with no problems. an none the threads got missed up. just cleaned them up an painted them black. just waiting for it to cool down a bit, to go back out there an reinstall. an ill make sure to tighten it down to EEERRGHH ftlbs lol. thanx again
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

1/2 impact gun.

With no engine.
But grrrr tight works
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1/2 impact gun.

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I prefer eeerrghh ftlbs lol but don't do ffffffeeeeeeuuuuhh. That's to much
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:30 PM   #12
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

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I've taken mine off a few times. Just threw them in a vice and tightened them down to get them to go back in. Torque specs can prob be found via search. I tightened mine down to about eeerrghh ftlbs if the threads are fine then you should be good to go otherwise they are cheap and cheap reassurance at that
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I've lost or thrown mine away. Also need upper x shafts never enDing
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:56 PM   #13
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Re: where to find u-bolts for the lower control arms?

Classic parts should have the cross shafts as well and the studs. Just about everything for the front suspension which is nice.
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Your local Napa should have them.
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