Oldskool98

Hello guys! Glad to be here. So I am new to the site. I have an easy question that has me stumped. I need to buy the rear upper shock bolts for my 55 Olds 98. Long story, but I got the car back from a negligent shop and am trying to put together my car and I do not have the bolts nor do I know what they look like. Can anyone tell me what kind of bolt, size and where I can get them? I have searched everywhere but no luck.

Charlie Jones

My Olds parts book lists this bolt as a 7/16 -20 x 3 " .
It is a standard bolt . Available at any hardware store . Grade 8 would be preferred .

2blu442

2blu442

Ah, not sure why but sometimes my text disappears when I add photos. OK, these came off a 1954 Olds 88, I've also got a 1955 Olds 88 bare frame and it looks like you'll need the spacers. I don't know if they come with the new shocks, but the bolt takes a 5/8" socket and its about 3 1/4" long. I've stripped the two cars and am selling parts from them. If you'd like these bolts and spacers I'd take $5 plus shipping for them. John

Oldskool98

Yes, yes and yes...Ill take them!! I read in the book about the spacers, however no illustrations and I was racking my brain trying to figure out what they looked like. Let me know what info you need and Ill send the funds. Appreciate you 2blu442!

2blu442

Glad to help out! Please send me your shipping address through an email or private message. I'll get them boxed up tomorrow and let you know the shipping costs.
John

Oldskool98

ok great will do.

Oldskool98

Ok message sent. Thanks again!