body lift bolts

[88mudder]

ok did a 3inch body lift on my 88 bronco II and i need 2 bolts that are long enough for the back by the bumper. anyone got any? i really need em and cant find metric bolts at stores.

[Yetti]

are these carriage bolt for the box? if so I have some really long 10mm 1.50 thread ones I think their 8" long

[88mudder]

Originally Posted by Yetti

are these carriage bolt for the box? if so I have some really long 10mm 1.50 thread ones I think their 8" long

sorry to tell the size i need metric 12 bolts. the ones i have right now are 8inches long and dont work so im figuring at least 9inches.

[Yetti]

I can dig through my bolt bins and see if I can find a couple. I am guessing 12mm 1.75 thread pitch...you say 9" or longer?

[user name]

kinda ratty but you can buy the proper length 1/2 bolt and tap it to the 12 mm. Ive seen it done with no real problems. What do they tread into?

[88mudder]

Originally Posted by Yetti

I can dig through my bolt bins and see if I can find a couple. I am guessing 12mm 1.75 thread pitch...you say 9" or longer?

im not sure of the thread pitch...how do i check thread pitch? and yes at least 9" long bolts.

[88mudder]

Originally Posted by user name

kinda ratty but you can buy the proper length 1/2 bolt and tap it to the 12 mm. Ive seen it done with no real problems. What do they tread into?

i cant see what it screws into and the gas tank would be required to be removed to see...

[Yetti]

no luck here. I have a bunch of stuff, but nothing that long in a 12mm

[88mudder]

Originally Posted by Yetti

no luck here. I have a bunch of stuff, but nothing that long in a 12mm

okay thx yetti for the help! i appreciate it.

[thatguy]

Originally Posted by 88mudder

cant find metric bolts at stores.

you have to try.its so easy. get the phone book, look under nuts and bolts ,pick up the phone and call, tell them what size you need,drive over a buy.

[bj house]

Originally Posted by thatguy

you have to try.its so easy. get the phone book, look under nuts and bolts ,pick up the phone and call, tell them what size you need,drive over a buy.

Yeah there are a bunch of good bolt places several in Livonia Midwest? was one that I used to go to all they carried was nuts and bolts. They usually frown on orders less than $20 so if you do call one of those speciality places you may want to order some additional stuff to make them happy.

[thatguy]

Originally Posted by bj house

They usually frown on orders less than $20 so if you do call one of those speciality places you may want to order some additional stuff to make them happy.

some places dont want to take the time to sell folks a bolt at 80 cents,so yes most have a minimum. i just think of the most common size hardware i need and restock that bin when there.

[88mudder]

got em custom made. thx guys