front end bolt question
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front end bolt question
Just changed all the bushings in front end and checking everything.
I found on the drivers side where the sway bar bushing mount bolts to that bracket, the bolt facing down will not tighten. I acts like it is stripped. The bolt that goes in sideways above it is OK.
Is the one that won't tightenup bolting to frame or does it have a nut. There is no way I can get behind it to check it out. The frame and stearing box are in the way.
I found on the drivers side where the sway bar bushing mount bolts to that bracket, the bolt facing down will not tighten. I acts like it is stripped. The bolt that goes in sideways above it is OK.
Is the one that won't tightenup bolting to frame or does it have a nut. There is no way I can get behind it to check it out. The frame and stearing box are in the way.
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Re: front end bolt question
Yes there is a captured nut that is supposed to be there for the bolt to thread into. It is very tight, but you should be able to squeeze your finger in to feel it and hold it in place to get the bolt to thread into it. If it is missing get a grade 8 nut and slip it in.
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Re: front end bolt question
LarryL:
Is that a knight-rider front bumper?
kk
Is that a knight-rider front bumper?
kk
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Re: front end bolt question
yes It is. This is a better view
Last edited by LarryL; Sep 3, 2009 at 12:02 PM.
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Car: 84 TA,69 camaro,81 vet 92 vet
Engine: 400
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: front end bolt question
Lon,
I have not been able to get at the nut. Is there anyway other than removing stearing box.
I have not been able to get at the nut. Is there anyway other than removing stearing box.
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Car: 90 Formula -- tot resto in progress
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4 w/ 2500 stall, by Owen @ ARD
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi disc
Re: front end bolt question
LarryL
Check your PM.
Would like to chat some more about the bumper,
but not clog up this thread.
kk
Check your PM.
Would like to chat some more about the bumper,
but not clog up this thread.
kk
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