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Source for '35-'48 front spring center bolts?
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Flatbob |
05-01-2013 @ 7:31 AM
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Is there another source for the the front spring center bolt other than Roy Nacewicz? He has a $15 minimum order and with shipping that comes to $22. Would any 5/16" grade 8 bolt and square nut work?
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trjford8 |
05-01-2013 @ 7:58 AM
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If you are not concerned about being 100% original you can get spring center bolts from most automotive parts stores. You might also check e-Bay. Did you call around to the V-8 parts suppliers?
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Flatbob |
05-01-2013 @ 8:47 AM
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At this point I'm not concerned about authenticity; I haven't tried NAPA but I don't see why I can't find what I need at a good hardware store. Thanks for responding.
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Old Henry |
05-01-2013 @ 9:13 AM
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If you can't find a 5/16"-24 X 5½" at the harware store here is the square headed one for $1.50 from Mac's: http://macsautoparts.com/early-v8-ford-mercury-front-spring-center-tie-bolt-21-64quot-x-5-1-4quot-ford-passenger-a5345f/camid/F30/cp/JS0R3CHL1076040/
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woodiewagon46 |
05-01-2013 @ 10:46 AM
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Try Joblot Automotive, www.joblotauto.com, 718-468-8585. They list it in their catalog but I don't know about shipping.
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Flatbob |
05-01-2013 @ 5:10 PM
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Old Henry & Woodie, thank you for the info.
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supereal |
05-01-2013 @ 5:14 PM
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Be careful about about using genuine tie bolts. They hold considerable tension, and the size and shape of the head must match the recess in the cross member. We clamp the spring leaves with C clamps for safety as we cinch down the tie bolt.
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Flatbob |
05-01-2013 @ 5:23 PM
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Super, thanks for the tip; I use c-clamps when disassembling.
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woodiewagon46 |
05-02-2013 @ 7:30 AM
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I should have mentioned this in my previous answer but if your spring is apart, before you assemble it you may want to coat between each spring section with anti seize. This is the silver grease like material that you put on bolts to facilitate easy removal. I used "Never-Seize" and it greatly improved the ride, it allows the spring sections to slide against each other with very little resistance.
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Old Henry |
05-02-2013 @ 7:46 AM
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I put vinyl spring liners between my spring leaves for permanent lubrication and silencing. Check them out here: http://macsautoparts.com/search.asp?sb=0&ls=y&camid=F30&year=0&make=&ss=spring+liner&x=23&y=12 Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
This message was edited by Old Henry on 5-2-13 @ 7:47 AM
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