crazzywolfie's 93 RC

[crazzywolfie]

after checking out a few places there is no way the bolts they are selling are grade 8 is there? the 1 place i looked it was just $5 for 1 bolt. no nut or washers. do you think it would be ok to run grade 5 bolts for the shackles and leaf springs?

[SixGun]

According to Stengelbros, they are grade 8.

I found this place in Michigan that ships internationally.
http://www.truckspring.com/trailer-parts/trailer-suspension/shackle-bolts.aspx

Are you trying to bolt on the shackle mount? Do you have a tractor supply or trailer store nearby? They would have what you need. When I watched Noah and Ryan, they welded them on.

[SixGun]

Even better, kit for 2 shackle mounts for $20. Grade 8

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/catalog/Leaf_Spring_Hanger_Mounting_Bolt_Kits_Grade_8-176-1.html

[crazzywolfie]

thanks Richard. i am completely blind lol. it says right there at the top of the list that they are grade 8. ya i am planning on bolting them to the frame. this has to be a street legal vehicle plus i really don't know if i would trust welding to this frame or not. the bolts that were $5 each were the 5/8" ones that hold the shackle on each side.  the ones that hold the shackles mount to the frame seem a bit more reasonable at $1/bolt. i can get all 8 at the store for $26 which i don't mind. so far it looks like the cheapest option. my friend also said he was going to see what they have at work. if he can get some he might grab me a few.

[crazzywolfie]

well i ordered all the parts i think i needed to fix this thing. hopefully i don't end up needing more. ordered the bolts to go with it just to be safe. just waiting on shipping information now. hopefully in a couple weeks time it will be up and cruising around town again. till then i am going to focus most of my efforts on my 81 when it is not too crazy hot out. spent an hour or 2 out by the pool yesterday and the back side of me that was not cover my my shorts got burnt.

[rjtx667]

See Richard... they have red legs up north too!!!!

[crazzywolfie]

lol ya the back of my legs were pretty red and burnt good. i smartened up and found the sun bock the next day. the stuff had an expiry date in 2001 but still seemed to do the job.

[SixGun]

As long as you don't eat it, you should be okay

[crazzywolfie]

  ya i don't plan on eat it. heck i don't even like using it but apparently i might need it if i decide to spend more time pool side instead of under my vehicles

[SixGun]

I'm not much of a shorts person but decided on one of the hottest days to wear them and paid the price. Loll

[crazzywolfie]

normally i was not much of a shorts person but i could get use to them. one of many new changes i am making in my life. i am still having a hard time finding good shorts  that are similar to the pants i like wearing with the pocket by my side in the right spot so that i can keep my phone in it without sitting on it.

[crazzywolfie]

well hopefully if all goes good i should have some parts tomorrow. would have possibly had them a bit sooner if i didn't have to deal with the idiots at UPS but things sound like thing are all straightened out now. the only thing that suck is i won't be able to start doing any work on it till Monday. by the time i get the parts it will most likely be too late to start working on it and i really don't like starting a project the day before i work. harder to keep organized especially when you are working in a driveway. plus i think i need a couple more tools so i can swing by princess auto after work and see about grabbing what i think i need. can never have too many tools

[rjtx667]

good luck on it all.. I know what I did at Noah's was a PITA. I can just imagine having to do it in a driveway.

[crazzywolfie]

well hopefully it goes smooth. i really don't see why it shouldn't but i guess i will see. i plan on just cutting/grind/burning what i need to to get it apart. i think the most time consuming thing i will most likely end up doing is cleaning the frame and applying fresh paint before re-assembling it.

[SixGun]

Over here drive way is HOT!