 Early strut ball joint retainer bolt sheared - options?, Bolt options or new strut? |
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| IanS |
 Apr 7 2014, 10:57 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 27-February 12 From: Edmond, Oklahoma Member No.: 14,190 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
While disassembling the passenger side suspension on my '71 the tapered bolt that secures the ball joint in the strut bottom sheared off. I was able to drill out the rest of the hardened bolt but the threads are a little damaged and I'm not sure what my best option is to proceed.
My understanding is that the newer struts would require matching calipers and rotors from later model is that right? I have access to a newer set but they are not nearly as nice condition as my '71, stuck bolt notwithstanding. Should I try to repair the threads in the current strut and just put in a new tapered bolt when I reassemble? I would hope I could just secure it with a nut on the threaded end to minimize potential issues. What do you guys think? |
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| IanS |
Apr 9 2014, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 27-February 12 From: Edmond, Oklahoma Member No.: 14,190 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks for the responses. I didn't realize the bolt was a normal-style bolt. The one that didn't shear looked like it had two different diameters but it's been a while.
Mark S thanks for the info on the bolts I will look locally and see if I can find some. Bruce I will PM you on the strut Thanks! |
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IanS Early strut ball joint retainer bolt sheared - options? Apr 7 2014, 10:57 AM
bdstone914 You cant use the taper bolt in a pinch bolt strut.... Apr 7 2014, 11:50 AM IanS Has anyone put in a different bolt or refreshed th... Apr 7 2014, 02:55 PM
bdstone914
Has anyone put in a different bolt or refreshed t... Apr 7 2014, 04:26 PM
mskala
Has anyone put in a different bolt or refreshed t... Apr 7 2014, 04:30 PM luskesq If I had the problem, I'd take Bruce up on his... Apr 7 2014, 04:30 PM |
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