1971 Plymouth Satellite Torsion bar bolt

• Mar 21, 2020

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I was replacing the bushing on my lower control arm. The bushing I bought seem to be a bit too small so I Dremel out the inside but it would still not fit onto the bar so I had to hammer it in but ruined the bolt in doing so. Where can I find the same bolt. It’s fine thread 5/8 and home depot does not have a bolt with that fine of threads.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

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dirtimartini69 said:

I was replacing the bushing on my lower control arm. The bushing I bought seem to be a bit too small so I Dremel out the inside but it would still not fit onto the bar so I had to hammer it in but ruined the bolt in doing so. Where can I find the same bolt. It’s fine thread 5/8 and home depot does not have a bolt with that fine of threads.

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HD stinks for bolts.

Try a good hardware store or a industrial supply.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

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Fastenal

https://www.fastenal.com/home

 

• Mar 21, 2020

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Try ACE.

I know they have 1/2 inch fine thread.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

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That my friend is a nut. Get a good quality one from an industrial supplier. Some nuts are as soft as cheese.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

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R/T Boy 67 said:

That my friend is a nut. Get a good quality one from an industrial supplier. Some nuts are as soft as cheese.

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Haha I just realized I typed bolt instead of nut. Thanks for the help everyone!

 

• Mar 22, 2020

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you on glue? a hammer WTF.

 

• Mar 22, 2020

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Next time start the nut & use a punch on the end of the shaft(inside the nut using the nut as a guide)..
I replaced all mine from Fastenal. The bolts for the lower balljoing to spindle have the same thread nuts but the ones from Fastenal are a "grip"-co style like the originals...