replacement studs for strut mount retainers??
03-29-2004, 12:52 PM
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replacement studs for strut mount retainers??
Does any one know where I can get replacement studs for the strut mount retainers?? I original broke off a stud and got a new retainer from a junk yard, but now a stud off that one has broken and I'd like to replace with a stronger stud. The local hardware and parts store have been no help. Thanks!!
04-30-2004, 09:37 PM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
You talking about that C-shaped piece of metal that goes in the wheelwell? If so, I'd just drill out the stud hole and replace it with a Grade 8 bolt of your choice.
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04-30-2004, 09:39 PM
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I don't know exactly what the stud you're looking for looks like, but we use this place at work for all kinds of stuff:
http://www.mcmaster.com/
I'm changing strut mounts this weekend...hopefully the studs in mine will cooperate.
http://www.mcmaster.com/
I'm changing strut mounts this weekend...hopefully the studs in mine will cooperate.
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Yes ebmiller88, that is the part I am talking about. If I use a bolt, then I will have to have a sockets and both the nut and the bolt head under the fender well. I would like a stud like factory if possible.
I think the front end shop torqued the bolts correctly. They did not seem to hold the alignment well. Maybe to loose??
I think the front end shop torqued the bolts correctly. They did not seem to hold the alignment well. Maybe to loose??
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Yes ebmiller88, that is the part I am talking about. If I use a bolt, then I will have to have a sockets and both the nut and the bolt head under the fender well. I would like a stud like factory if possible.
I think the front end shop torqued the bolts correctly. They did not seem to hold the alignment well. Maybe to loose??
I think the front end shop torqued the bolts correctly. They did not seem to hold the alignment well. Maybe to loose??
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Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
You could always have the bolts tack welded to the plate, that will take care of the underneath socket issue.
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