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> Early strut ball joint retainer bolt sheared - options?, Bolt options or new strut?
IanS
post Apr 7 2014, 10:57 AM
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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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