Need Help. Bed Bolts
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Need Help. Bed Bolts
Ok guys so Now that im ready to put the bed back on Im not sure if I should go get new bed bolts from the stealership (the ones with the funky washer that they want 15.95 a piece for) or should I just get nuts and bolts on my own? I really think that 15.95 a bolt is way to much, but Im not sure what size and length I should use. I was thinking a grade 8 3/8 x 2" or 2.5" bolt. I need advice/opinions.
Thanks guys I hope someone can help.
Thanks guys I hope someone can help.
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just use a thread pitch gauge to measure the thread and then check the diameter and go buy new bolts to reuse the same funky washers. or just go buy new bolts and nuts and washers of the same thickness in grade 8.
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Bed bolts are likely M12x1.25 thread pitch and a little over an inch long. I make some with a tab welded onto the nut:
Or you can use a plain nut and bolt and get a wrench on to top to hold it for tightening. Usually need two people to do that, one for the top of the bolt and one for the nut.
Or you can use a plain nut and bolt and get a wrench on to top to hold it for tightening. Usually need two people to do that, one for the top of the bolt and one for the nut.
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drag em down to the hardware store, and you should be able to figure out whats the same size. or if you're lucky and still have a real hardware store around (aka not homedepot or lowes) then you can just have the clerk there find the right size bolts for you
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Bed bolts are likely M12x1.25 thread pitch and a little over an inch long. I make some with a tab welded onto the nut:
Or you can use a plain nut and bolt and get a wrench on to top to hold it for tightening. Usually need two people to do that, one for the top of the bolt and one for the nut.
Or you can use a plain nut and bolt and get a wrench on to top to hold it for tightening. Usually need two people to do that, one for the top of the bolt and one for the nut.
Should I order directly from you through your website?
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