Spring bolts

[sonnysmith]

I know most of the post are not body related,but I have a question on the bolt that holds the rear spring in the front in place. I changed my springs,and the front bolt has a good bit of play when the nut is tight. So I'm trying to find out how much slack there should be, if any in the bolt. I started to tack weld the bolt,but though I had better check with the experts.

Thanks all

[pachanga90]

If the bolt was loose,it probably egged the hole a bit.It should fit without any slop.You can weld a correct-sized washer to the bracket,or build up the hole in the bracket with weld,and resize it with a die-grinder.Hope this helps.

[sonnysmith]

Think I could just weld the bolt and nut??If ever I need to replace the bushing I could just unweld it.LOL
Thanks for the reply.

[pachanga90]

If you weld the nut and bolt,you risk melting the bushing.Weld washers to the shackle,or weld up the holes and repair them.

[sonnysmith]

I'll take your advice and weld and re drill.

[pachanga90]

Not likely to drill,you'll probably need a die-grinder.Weld is hard and rough,usually ruins drill bits.

[sonnysmith]

Not sure I know what a die grinder is

[pachanga90]

An air or electric high-speed tool,kinda like a straight-drill.You put Carbide bits in it.The Carbide-Cutters will let you slowly grind away the weld,until you get a proper fit.

[sonnysmith]

Ok,thanks for the information.

I like all this good info.

Sonny