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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:00 am    Post subject: rear suspension bolt sizes Reply with quote
ok just trying to figure out what size the socket head is for the diagonal arm ? i see a few of you have replaced the bushings so must know what size aand maybe were to get it . thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Isn't it 17mm allen wrench? Bear with me if I'm wrong, I haven't replaced one in over 25 years.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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what size the socket head is for the diagonal arm


It's a 17mm allen 'wrench'. Look around the lip of the frame piece for a indention that holds the bolt from moving. Punch it back and the bolt should unscrew right out.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:07 am    Post subject: huh Reply with quote
funny thing is i have one did not fit maybe i have to tap it a little with hammer .
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:19 am    Post subject: jackpot Reply with quote
yippy works . it came lose very exited i hinking it was going to break and then big trouble . Next ? what is best place to get 12 point socket head for CV shafts ?and what size is it ?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You won't be after getting the old bushing out. Wink

Don't forget that those big washers go together, side by side, and not on each side of the bushing.
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