I need a set of FRONT cradle bolts, The OEMs have a small shoulder near the head of the bolt and then is slightly relieved as it goes toward the threads. The ones from the Fiero Store do not appear to be this way.
Can anyone explain?
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CowsPatoot Member
Posts: 2792 From: Skidway Lake, MI Registered: May 2007
I need a set of FRONT cradle bolts, The OEMs have a small shoulder near the head of the bolt and then is slightly relieved as it goes toward the threads. The ones from the Fiero Store do not appear to be this way.
Can anyone explain?
These are flanged bolt heads. The size of the front cradle bolts for an '88 is: M14 2.00(Thread size) 115mm(total length) 40mm(threaded length) 21mm(head size). I don't remember where I got mine, but I do believe you can check your local Fastenal. A flanged head will give the bolt more contact with the surface - spreading the load across more of the material than a standard head. If you could get a strong (10.9) washer to use, a non-flanged bolt + washer combo would do fine (take into account the washer size when buying the bolt length).
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sjmaye Member
Posts: 2454 From: Hendersonville, TN USA Registered: Jun 2003