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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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front end lowering

i just took a few leafs out of the front end of my 55 f100 what is the best way to shorten the bolt that goes thru the springs so i can get everything buttoned up again in the front. i figure i can grind a bit out of the bump stop that the you bolts hold down so it will fit over it again like it should. all help is apreciated thanks all
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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I wouldn't bother with shortening the bolt. I've just used a shorter grade 8 bolt for such applications. You can easily round off the bolt head on a grinder....
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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i didn't even think of that. thank you
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GreatNorthWoods
I wouldn't bother with shortening the bolt. I've just used a shorter grade 8 bolt for such applications. You can easily round off the bolt head on a grinder....
I just replaced mine with the grade 8's and rounded the heads off on the grinder. Worked great for me.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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a year ago i wouldn't of said this but be careful removing leafs i did it that way and now i have a truck sitting on the bump stops
 
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thanks for the advice i will definatly becareful
 
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