OK, I would like some thoughts and/or other opinions as to a solution to
this problem. While replacing the anti-sway bar bushings, I discovered that
the rear bolt on the left side frame bushing strap was backed out of its
hole about half way. I then discovered that the threads on the bolt were
rounded off. I retapped the hole (5/16 24) and proceeded to bolt it all
back up (new bolt, of course) when, just as that back bolt was about
snug--ZIP--out it popped. I ran the tap up the hole again, but 5/16 is not
going to hold. So, I can see two options: (a) drill out 21/64 and re-tap
using 3/8 24, or (b) drill up through the top of the frame rail, and use a
long bolt w/ a fender washer and nut. Thoughts? Other options? Given the
stresses on the bolt, I'm reluctant to use a heli-coil.
Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
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