Trailing arm bolts too tight???
03-14-2004, 09:48 PM
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Trailing arm bolts too tight???
I have a new set of trailing arms. I bought a stainless steel bolt and shim kit to use with them. The bolts won't go throught the trailing arm bushings by hand. I don't want to force them. The original bolts go right through. Has anyone else had problems with stainless steel bolts? Lou :banghead:
03-15-2004, 08:01 AM
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Re: Trailing arm bolts too tight??? (lou)
Check the OD's with a micrometer or caliper to compare. The bolt should go through without a problem. I don't use the SS bolts because SS isn't rated a grade 8 as far as I know. I use steel gr 8's and use never seize on them when installing.
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03-15-2004, 10:06 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
Re: Trailing arm bolts too tight??? (gtr1999)
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Cept I use a grafite spray on all those parts.......Never have any parts squeek on me.
Cept I use a grafite spray on all those parts.......Never have any parts squeek on me.
