J-(Chicago)

Does anyone have a pair of front end lower control arm bolts they could spare? These are the big ones with the special taper that hold the arm to the frame mounting points. I'm going to have to oxyacetelene one of mine off and would like to get the suspension put back on memorial day weekend.

2blu442

I'm thinking this is for your Delta. What years or models do you think would interchange? John

J-(Chicago)

Yes sir, for the delta. I know that 80's G body ones are the same, but as I said I could probably get anything to work for me so long as it's the correct length and grade 10.5.
I'll measure it for you and we'll go from there. There is a taper on these bolts and any aftermarket ones I found today did not have the taper.

I'll get a caliper and measure the diameter of the tapers tomorrow

joe_padavano

Any 77-90 B-body (or C-body or D-body) or 78-88 G-body will work.

J-(Chicago)

Joe I have something for one of your future tech pages.
The 81-88 gbody bolts are too small. Let me know if you want exact measurements and comparisons. The shaft is significantly thinner, there is barely any taper on them, and the bolt head sizes on the gbodies are 18mm as opposed to the delta's 13/16'' heads

2blu442

Jeremy, are you still looking for these?

J-(Chicago)

Well... yes and no I guess.
I discovered that my rear control arm bolts were the same as the front ones, so I pirated them from the back and put the front suspension together with the rear bolts lol.
I went to the hardware store today and got some Grade 8s that may do the trick for holding the rear end in, but I wouldn't mind having the correct set of grade 10.9's.
I don't want anyone to have to go out of their way to remove some for me, because it immobilizes their parts vehicles, and are a royal pain to remove.
I don't wish misery upon anyone. This seems like it would be one of those favors you do for someone and totally regret it once you've started.

Oldsguy

Hate to sound like a goon but did you check ARP?

monzaz

So this is so late I have the bolts from rears I always part out. How many do you need. I still need the caliper diameter dimension so I get the right ones for you. Ok? Jim

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J-(Chicago)

Thanks for the offer Monzaz. It's supposed to get into the 40's this weekend , so I'll get out there and take one out for you.