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kt1 · 12-06-2006, 02:36 AM

Or you can try a local store that carries metric bolts. (Some Ace Hardwares, I usually went to my local shop called "King Bolts" which specialized in bolts, nuts, fasteners of all kinds). They usually have a guage that measures the bolt and can find the proper nut with thread size. Unless you lost the entire bolt itself? or just lost the nut securing the bolt to the rear lower tie?

Word of caution, get the highest metal grade possible for the nut. Grade 8 is what i had gotten before for a previous vehicle that needed extended bolts for camber correction.

This'll most likely be the cheaper route without dealing with dealership prices, shipping charges, nor cheaper quality of running risks with used parts.

12-06-2006, 02:36 AM	#4
kt1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.cali Posts: 64	Or you can try a local store that carries metric bolts. (Some Ace Hardwares, I usually went to my local shop called "King Bolts" which specialized in bolts, nuts, fasteners of all kinds). They usually have a guage that measures the bolt and can find the proper nut with thread size. Unless you lost the entire bolt itself? or just lost the nut securing the bolt to the rear lower tie? Word of caution, get the highest metal grade possible for the nut. Grade 8 is what i had gotten before for a previous vehicle that needed extended bolts for camber correction. This'll most likely be the cheaper route without dealing with dealership prices, shipping charges, nor cheaper quality of running risks with used parts. Last edited by kt1; 12-06-2006 at 02:40 AM.