trailing arm bolts

[new2rice]

im gonna change my bushings soon and was wondering what size bolts go in the rear trailing arms????

Edited January 29, 2012 by new2rice

[silverton]

22mm IIRC. and they are a PITA!

[new2rice]

Thread size?

[wd21overland]

The bolts don't need to be replaced but it's always good to have them in case they break upon removal like mine did lol.

 

There are 2 different lengths so here you go.

 

Frame side bolt is M14 X 1.5 X 3.5" long.

 

Axle side bolt M14 X 1.5 X3.75" long.

 

Make sure to get grade 8 instead of 5 since its a pretty important bolt lol.

Edited February 2, 2012 by wd21overland

[adamzan]

Metric bolts equivalent to grade 8 is grade 10.9. Grade 8.8 metric bolts are like grade 5 standard bolts.

[new2rice]

Thanks guys

[tmoore4512]

If you are going to go through all of the trouble of pulling them off to swap the bushings, (they are certainly a PITA)...

 

Have you considered beefing them up, or replacing them with some heavier units?

 

Do you have a welder, or access to one? Some DOM tubing and your set...

 

Welcome to the forums!

[new2rice]

I was considering buying some better joints and making stronger arms....i saw a set of beefy lowers but i forget who made them