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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Rear spring help

Im gonna be redoing my rear driver spring on my 1995 f150 extended cab longbox. In an effort to make it easier and avoid breaking things im gonna leave the main leaf in and just replace the broken spring thats in the middle of the pack. I already bought new ubolts from the dealer but for some reason they dont carry the centerbolt as a matter a fact one dealer thought it went through the axle! My question is what grade of bolt should i get or do i dare reuse the one that i have.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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If the center bolt is intact I would reuse it. Also try Broncograveyard.com and see if they have one if you really want a new one.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Well i bought a set of springs from a boneyard so i have 3 potential centerbolts to use but my dads mechanic buddy said that its a one time use stretch bolt.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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That could be true I guess but I reused mine when I put in some add-a-leafs.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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when mine rusted away i got a grade 8 replacement and all is well in the world.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Ok sounds like i can reuse the bolt then thanks for the replies and if anyone needs a spring im only gonna use one.
 
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