LCA Bolts

[bbaker80]

Anyone know what size these things are? My best guess is M13, but I can't seem to find any locally to make sure. I made 1/2" work for this weekend but without rubber bushings in my new LCA's there is a lot of noise and I can't really allign it until I can stop the parts from moving around. Thanks

 

[Eagle]

This is a guess, but (a) I don't think Jeep used odd-number metric bolts, and (b) the rear spring bolts are 14mm ... so I'm going to guess that if 1/2" bolts (which are slightly larger than 12mm) are loose, you're probably looking at 14mm.

For a rough check, 9/16" is very close to 14mm and I have used 9/16" for the rear spring shackles in a pinch.

 

[bbaker80]

Thanks Eagle. I'll pick up some M14 bolts when I go to return the 9/16" that I attempted to use in the first place. The threaded part fit in the joint just fine, but the shank of the bolt was just a little too big. These are RockKrwaler joints btw.

 

[nate]

Yup, 14mm is a hair smaller than 9/16". Just to say. Now the RK Joints should be 9/16". I know the Currie Johnny joints are. Not hard to take a 9/16" drill bit, run it threw the hole on the mount to enlarge it just the bit it needs. 14mm bolts are expensive compared to 9/16".

 

[cwlongshot]

i KNOW THE COSTS ARE A BIT HIGHER, BUT i JUST WENT AND GOT SOME REPLACEMENTS DIRECTLY FROM THE STEALERSHIP.
Sorry for yelling......

CW

 

[rstarch345]

This is a guess, but (a) I don't think Jeep used odd-number metric bolts, and (b) the rear spring bolts are 14mm ... so I'm going to guess that if 1/2" bolts (which are slightly larger than 12mm) are loose, you're probably looking at 14mm.

For a rough check, 9/16" is very close to 14mm and I have used 9/16" for the rear spring shackles in a pinch.

Odd metric bolts are indeed used. It's a 13mm 12 pt bolt that holds the front spindle on the steering arms for one.

 

[bbaker80]

We aren't talking about the size of the head of the bolt, but the bolt itself. 1/2" bolt has a 3/4" head, but it's still a 1/2" bolt.

 

[Eagle]

Thanks Eagle. I'll pick up some M14 bolts when I go to return the 9/16" that I attempted to use in the first place. The threaded part fit in the joint just fine, but the shank of the bolt was just a little too big. These are RockKrwaler joints btw.

Yeah, I only used 9/16" on the springs because it was a weekend and I was in a bind. I got them through the spring bushings, but even well-lubed with anti-sieze it was a bit of a press fit. 14mm should do 'er just fine.