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Feb 7, 2012 | 01:52 AM

traxx808

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bolts and nuts

hey guys.......i did a search and didn't get any info. does anyone know what size bolts to be used when replacing the radius arm brackets on a 94 f150. i even read where someone drilled out the holes to a 1/2 inch. will it affect my alignment if i pop off the rivets or should i just unbolt the entire front end to change the radius arm bushing. any info on this and more is appreciated.

Feb 7, 2012 | 11:18 AM

76250_4x4

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7/16 bolts to replace the rivets

Feb 7, 2012 | 01:17 PM

deljac

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its so much easier popping the rivets and replacing with bolts

Feb 7, 2012 | 03:23 PM

Diesel_Brad

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Originally Posted by 76250_4x4

7/16 bolts to replace the rivets

What he said.
Just make sure to buy grade 8 and they are 1.25" long.
Also use SAE flat washers and Locknuts

Feb 7, 2012 | 04:02 PM

NWF150

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X2 on what Desel_Brad said. I did both of them on the same day and had to get more bolts, I planed on doing one and it went so easy that I figured might as well do the other so that they were both new. WATCH for the fuel lines in the frame rails depending on how you remove the rivets,Via torch or grinder they can get hot.

Feb 7, 2012 | 08:06 PM

HrdDrv

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Did they look like mine???

Mine were bolted on the pass side, rivets on drivers side.

Feb 7, 2012 | 10:40 PM

traxx808

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thanks everyone for the help. its greatly appreciated......hey hard drv......no, mines does not look like yours. the rubber is wasted. i got poly bushings for my radius arms. black not red. lol. i'm still waiting for my axle pivot bushings. it didn't arrive yet. i hope it didn't get lost somewhere during shipping. its been almost 2 weeks. thanks again for the help guys........