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lhenry
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 Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 1:13 pm Post subject: Frame/trans horn bolts, extra long? |
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'69 bug. I've got a bunch of stuff that is supposed to bolt behind the trans horn bolts. Does any body know of extra long bolts with a similar neck that would work for this purpose? All the brackets use up the threading room on the bolt. Multiple searches have turned up nada.
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74 Thing
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Frame/trans horn bolts, extra long? |
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They are M18x1.5, with a shoulder but I do not remember the length of the stock ones.
You will have to mail order most likely.
There are various lengths and grade bolts available here...
https://www.fastenal.com/products/fasteners/bolts/...ad%22$%7C~ |
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widefivebug
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lhenry
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Frame/trans horn bolts, extra long? |
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Thanks guys for the leads. Will check them out...
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Frame/trans horn bolts, extra long? |
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| lhenry wrote: |
| I've got a bunch of stuff that is supposed to bolt behind the trans horn bolts. Does any body know of extra long bolts with a similar neck that would work for this purpose? All the brackets use up the threading room on the bolt. |
What all you you want to attach there? Like a hitch, an under-engine protector???? How much space does that really take up - more than 1/4 inch (6mm) ????
I'll just remind to screw in the big bolts by hand SEVERAL FULL TURNS to reduce chance of crossthreading.
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