I stand corrected. What I said goes for the four bolts that hold the
cross member itself to the frame.
If you are talking about the smaller bolts that hold the fulcrum pin to
the cross member, dont fool around. They are all that attaches the lower
A-arm to the car. These bolts have been known to sheer off when
backing up and turning.
I urge you to install John Logan's fulcrum pin fix. It removes that
stress on these bolts and provides a much needed safety backup
against catestrophic damage when and I mean WHEN the fulcrum
pin fails. Everyone's fulcrum will fail, no matter what it is made of, and
will fail without notice.
I sent a copy of his fic to all who asked over a year ago. If you need
a copy drop me a note.
Dave
In a message dated 4/11/2008 6:05:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
CoolVT@aol.com writes:
Dave,
Not sure you and he are talking about the same bolts. I think his subject
was labeled "fulcrum pin bolts." I think he could be talking about the
bolts
that attach the fulcrum pin to the crossmember.
If so, I don't believe that there is more thread inside of the crossmember.
I'm pretty sure this subject has come up before. Search the archives of
this
list for some comments. If there is nothing there I'm sure some member can
give good advice on either retaping to a larger size or using a helicoil.
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