tmorgan4 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Anyone have an old strut mount laying around? I need to know the length of the strut on the upper mount. There's 3 of them...take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Anyone have an old strut mount laying around? I need to know the length of the strut on the upper mount. There's 3 of them...take your pick. Your parts description is unclear. Which part are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Your parts description is unclear. Which part are you referring to? He needs the length of the studs on the strut to body mounting bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Oops..forgot how those went together. The studs on the silver triangular piece that sits right UNDER the upper strut mount. Thanks Dean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Do you need EXACT measurements? If so, sorry, my struts are attached to the truck. However, from memory, I would guess the studs are no more than an inch in length, with the top few mm being unthreaded. Edited September 14, 2007 by XPLORx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks Dean! That should be close enough, it's alright if the new bolts are a little longer than stock. I thought I remembered the last bolts being 2.5" long with 3/4" spacers but I might be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Stock shaft length is 1.10 in. Edited September 15, 2007 by Acey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 F'in awesome.....Thanks so much Acey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC5S2 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Stock shaft length is 1.10 in. Now I know the length but, what size bolts are they, 3/8, 1/4, 1/2 etc. Since the bolts have to be replaced to accommodate the spacers does it matter if they are fine or coarse thread? Would it be better to use a lock washer or just torque them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Now I know the length but, what size bolts are they, 3/8, 1/4, 1/2 etc. Since the bolts have to be replaced to accommodate the spacers does it matter if they are fine or coarse thread? Would it be better to use a lock washer or just torque them down. I think they were 3/8 coarse with split lock washers at the nut and flat washers top and bottom. Tyler will confirm this if i'm right. Get a spare lock washer as the stud closest to the motor is near impossible to get a wrench on and you are better off putting a lock washer at the bolt head too and hitting it with an air impact to get the torque on it. The other two you can get a wrench on it. Edited September 16, 2007 by Acey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Now I know the length but, what size bolts are they, 3/8, 1/4, 1/2 etc. Since the bolts have to be replaced to accommodate the spacers does it matter if they are fine or coarse thread? Would it be better to use a lock washer or just torque them down. Use a 3/8" diameter grade 8 bolt. The fine thread works better and stays tight better. I would use a regular washer on both the top and bottom of the bolt and a lock washer wouldn't hurt. Use grade 8 washers if you can too. They won't compress as much and help keep those bolts from loosening up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC5S2 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Use a 3/8" diameter grade 8 bolt. The fine thread works better and stays tight better. I would use a regular washer on both the top and bottom of the bolt and a lock washer wouldn't hurt. Use grade 8 washers if you can too. They won't compress as much and help keep those bolts from loosening up. Cool. Thanks for the info. I shall be salivating in anticipation of receiving my shiney new spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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