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Jamlit
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:51 pm    Post subject: Front beam bolt size Reply with quote
Can someone tell me what wrench is needed to remove the four bolts that hold the front beam to the floor pan. Can't find it in my manual and been awhile since I pulled one off. The bug is a 1968.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Front beam bolt size Reply with quote
I want to say I used my 19mm lug wrench. . .
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:07 am    Post subject: Re: Front beam bolt size Reply with quote
3/4" wrench fits also.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:55 am    Post subject: Re: Front beam bolt size Reply with quote
retterath wrote:
I want to say I used my 19mm lug wrench. . .


This is correct. The bolt type is 12mm x 1.5 x 90mm torqued to 36ft/lbs.
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