Cab mounting bolts question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 1, 2016 | 07:30 PM

GMbusa

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 121

Likes: 0

From: Springfield, Va

Cab mounting bolts question

I'm going to remount my cab on my 55' F100 and don't want to pay the high price for 6 bolts. Does anyone have the specs for the bolts?

Mar 1, 2016 | 10:53 PM

fabieber

Senior User

Joined: Feb 2009

Posts: 316

Likes: 0

From: Ridgefield, Washington

Thought I could help by looking at the cab mount kit I just bought from Dennis Carpenter but upon inspection I find they send me the wrong bolts. The ones I received are for a 48-52. But, look at Carpenter's and Mac's web sites and I think you'll be able to find the sizes.

What I do know is that I have some 1/2 by 1 7/8 course thread bolts that I am pretty sure came from the rear cab mounts (I know for sure they will work) and they fit snugly through the front mounts although a bit too long. All I would recommend is that you use grade 8 because of all the stress on the mounts.

Mar 1, 2016 | 11:03 PM

whomrig

Elder User

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 898

Likes: 0

From: SF Bay area

these are grade 8 bolts right? head out to the hardware store and match the old ones to new grade 8 bolts

Mar 2, 2016 | 08:30 AM

ImSoQuazy

Senior User

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 372

Likes: 0

From: Visalia

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomrig

these are grade 8 bolts right? head out to the hardware store and match the old ones to new grade 8 bolts

This is exactly what I did...
Paul

Mar 2, 2016 | 10:17 AM

ALBUQ F-1

Fleet Owner

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 27,290

Likes: 1,055

From: NM

They aren't Gr 8, but they are shoulder bolts with specific shoulder lengths. Worth paying for the correct parts.

Mar 2, 2016 | 10:42 AM

GMbusa

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 121

Likes: 0

From: Springfield, Va

Can't match them up. They were rusted bad and removed with a torch

Mar 2, 2016 | 05:44 PM

GMbusa

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 121

Likes: 0

From: Springfield, Va

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMbusa

Can't match them up. They were rusted bad and removed with a torch

No one knows?

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

Brett Foote

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Michael S. Palmer

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Mar 2, 2016 | 06:24 PM

ALBUQ F-1

Fleet Owner

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 27,290

Likes: 1,055

From: NM

This is all I can find for 53-56

Mar 2, 2016 | 06:58 PM

#10

Nicholas+

Senior User

Joined: Apr 2015

Posts: 459

Likes: 5

From: Buffalo NY

I measured mine. 1/2" × 2 3/4" bolt with 1 5/8" shank. Mine are the same for front and rear. I would just order the kit though. I doubt you'll find nuts and bolts much cheaper at the hardware store. Cab Mounting | 1953-56 F100 - F250 | LMC Truck