https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/ en Wed, 20 May 2026 05:21:50 GMT vBulletin 60 https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/ https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/chassis-body-frame-7/67-442-front-sway-bar-bolt-holes-stripping-out-191343/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:50 GMT Just checking to see if it is common for the front sway bar bolt holes to strip out? I had one strip out on my 67 442 and noticed right away there is not much meat in the frame where the threads are.... Just checking to see if it is common for the front sway bar bolt holes to strip out? I had one strip out on my 67 442 and noticed right away there is not much meat in the frame where the threads are. I know the torque is supposed to be 10 ft lbs, but looks like someone before me got a little wrench happy.
I installed a heli coil in the stripped hole, and it is holding but I was surprised in how little number of threads there were after drilling out and tapping. Is this a known weakness and has anyone come up with any tricks to strengthen it? Thanks, Matt ]]> Chassis/Body/Frame mpowell https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/chassis-body-frame-7/67-442-front-sway-bar-bolt-holes-stripping-out-191343/