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Apr 30, 2008 | 07:01 AM

tincup64

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Shock Bolt Question

replacing my 104k mile shocks on my 99 f250 with bilstiens. the shock bolts are worn, a little concave - not bent. dealer wants alot of money just for new bolts. can't get 12mm at local hardware stores on grade 5 or 8 ... just the standard grade, whatever the 8.8 stands for.

question is, are these bolts special in any way? should i go with:

a - the original worn bolt
b - the standard grade hardware store bolt
c - the oem dealer bolt

thanks - tin

Apr 30, 2008 | 08:31 AM

SBastow

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I've used the standard hardware store bolt in the past no problems.

Apr 30, 2008 | 11:09 AM

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The bolts should have been 10.9 which is a higher grade then 8.8. That may be why they are bent.

I know when I replaced my front shocks I managed to twisted one off (it was rusted and not coming out any other way). I replaced it with a factory one but I did go to the hardware store (True Value) before hand and found the proper grade, lenght and size just in case. The factory bolts where both stamped with a 10.9 grade.

Apr 30, 2008 | 11:18 AM

RDJ184

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Originally Posted by SBastow

I've used the standard hardware store bolt in the past no problems.

it will work until you get a higher grade bolt

Apr 30, 2008 | 01:30 PM

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I would just use the worn one until you get a replacement of the correct grade.

Apr 30, 2008 | 01:33 PM

RDJ184

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I would just use the worn one until you get a replacement of the correct grade.

if you replace it quick our the bent bolt might work the bushing

Apr 30, 2008 | 01:44 PM

cartmanea

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It was worn, not bent. If it is tightened properly this won't be a problem.

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Apr 30, 2008 | 01:49 PM

Monster-4

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Oops I read it totally opposite. Thought he said it was bent. My bad. Still think you need the proper replacment grade.

EDIT: RDJ184 - stop reading my mind!