 Size of Bolt Attaching Suspension to Steering Rack, The PET is Vexing Me |
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| BeatNavy |
 Mar 20 2018, 03:03 PM
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I'm trying to attach my front suspension (control arms, cross member) back up, and I can't seem to figure out the size of the 2 (two) bolts that connect the cross member to the steering rack. The PET is not helping me on this one, as it looks like it might be in the steering rack picture, not the suspension picture. But I don't seem to have two bolts that match what I THINK might be the correct size. I'm trying to decide if I misplaced them or if they were the wrong size on my car to begin with...
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| BeatNavy |
Mar 20 2018, 06:41 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Geez, nobody? I thought this one would be easy. Re-read the PET. I think it's M10 x 22.
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| jmitro |
Mar 20 2018, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None
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M10 x 1.5 x 35 if you use spacers (22-25 without spacers)
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| bdstone914 |
Mar 20 2018, 09:09 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,512 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Edit: I measured the thread depth in a rack I had. It measures 28mm deep. 30 mm should be perfect. I have seen the thread depth vary in some racks. Check yours. Screw in a 10 mm bolt and check the depth. Use one as long as possible to have maximum thread engagement. Use an anti seize paste if you use a steel bolt to reduce corrosion.
Or use a stainless steel bolt like this. https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hex-head-screws/=1c26bjn QUOTE(jmitro @ Mar 20 2018, 06:16 PM)  M10 x 1.5 x 35 if you use spacers (22-25 without spacers) The correct size is 10 x 22. A longer bolt may interfere. Use a load bearing flat washer and a lock washer. I might have some. or https://www.belmetric.com/10x15-coarse-c-53...zinc-p-293.html |
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| BeatNavy |
Mar 21 2018, 04:03 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Thanks, fellas. I used / found the bolt that's came out of there and I do think they are a hair over 20 mm. I may take your advice Bruce and get those new zinc ones (and use some anti-seize).
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