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JGRANTAMX
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Posted: Aug/17/2022 at 6:32pm |
I am sorting some rear axle stuff in my notes I have factory rear axle U bolts are coarse thread, I have a set of torque links that came with fine thread bolts both U and straight bolts anyone know if that is how they should be?
J
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madams
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Torque link and u-bolts are both fine thread on my 68
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Steve_P
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This changed to coarse thread either in 1970, or as a running change in 69. I'm sure it's in the parts book.
68 was 1/2-20 fine thread on the u bolt and the HHCS. Both used a tall nut.
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JGRANTAMX
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It looks like I have 68 torque links with fine threads, the U bolts might have been replaced they are not flat where they go over the axle and look newer than the straight bolts they all have tall nuts. I am sending some parts out for plating and want the right parts going out.
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Buzzman72
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I would hope you're not talking about CHROME plating any suspension parts or fasteners. Google "hydrogen embrittlement" to see why.
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JGRANTAMX
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Zinc plating.
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Buzzman72
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Makes sense. Just checking.
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mbwicz
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My Dec built 70 has course threads on the U-bolt and HHCS. The U-bolt is flat on top. My car had slapper bars on it, so I wouldn't say its 100% original, but it seems right to me.
Mike
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1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money.
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JGRANTAMX
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I have a pair of coarse thread U bolts with the flat section over the axle in my going to plating parts, the HHCS I have are fine thread looks like I will be buying a new set of those there's an industrial hardware company down the road from me. Mike does yours have the tall bar stock type hex nuts?
J
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mbwicz
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Yes, mine had the tall hex nuts.
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1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money.
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