Bolts for New K member?

[Blizzard242]

I read somewhere I should pick up some bolts at a hardware store for this Tube K member install. It was a long time ago and I have no idea where I read that. Anyone know specifically what bolts and the sizing?

[ssms5411]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

You'll need new bolts for sure, I would email 97RS4LIFE since he had the group purchase going on , maybe he can get you the bolts, I think they were like $20 but it would be worth it ,for the time trying to find the bolts. I have no idea, since I did the K and lower A arms and it was too long ago to remember. Good luck.

[94Firebird34]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

They did not supply new bolts with the K member you should be able to get the bolts from the supplier of the Kmember most are included with purchase.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Yeah 4 bolts came, but I'm not sure what they go to just yet. I'm sure I'll figure it out when I actually start taking things apart but I want to have everything I need when I start the install so I don't have to run out and get anything.

[94Firebird34]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Well the bolts that come with it should only be the mounting bolts for the K member it's self I am fairly sure you would need new bolts for the Motor mounts and such. It has been a while but I believe the Kmember is held on with 6 bolts 3 each side maybe 4 it has been a bit sent I removed the one for the Fbird so not 100 percent sure.

[techsan23]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

I didnt have any luck finding grade 8 hardware when I installed mine other than the washers. I had to use grade5 zinc plated bolts.

[94Firebird34]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Do you guys have a company called FastenAll down there if not any industrial supplier can get you grade 8 bolts they are more commone there then in automotive.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

I can get any bolts. I just want to know what sizes, how many, etc..

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Screw it. I started it anyways so I'll just figure it out on my own.

[ssms5411]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Wish I could remember to help you out. Good luck with it.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Wish I could remember to help you out. Good luck with it.

Yeah I know ya would. It's all good though, it's better to get things done for myself anyways. That's how I know it's done right.

[flamingchicken]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

you got pics of what you done so far?

[ssms5411]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

Yeah I know ya would. It's all good though, it's better to get things done for myself anyways. That's how I know it's done right.

I had a GM mechanic and the parts department helping me do mine so I can't complain, all for $100. I know the A arms I had the shorter bolts for because we used about have the bots I had bought. The rack & pinion I had bolts for too.Just install those the other way incase you have to mess with it again because if you have taken the bolts out for the R&P you'll find they will hit. I think that was one of the changes we made , that and the bolt where the A/C goes so it doesn't hit the motor mount and gives you access to the other K member bolt ot it might have been a A arm bolt.

[z38camaro]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

blizzard your method of fixation on your car is good, i always fix it myself. unless its a tranny problems or a job that requires a machine. (line bore,hoan) etc.

[flamingchicken]

Re: Bolts for New K member?

blizzard your method of fixation on your car is good, i always fix it myself. unless its a tranny problems or a job that requires a machine. (line bore,hone) etc.

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