Dannomanno Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 does anyone know the thread size and bolt diameter for the body bolts on a gl wagon (83). I can estimate length I just can't drive to the parts store with the damn things out. Any help would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Which ones? there are a couple sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannomanno Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I need the sizes for the body bolts... the ones that hold the rear diff. mount, the next set up that holds the rear end and for the torsion/sway? bar mount behind the front wheels. Basicaly the ones I need to replace when I do a body lift. I can get the length estimate on my own, I am hopeing that someone will have thread patterns and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 you are going about it all wrong.use the existing body bolts to keep the blocks in, then buy whatever you want to go between the suspension and blocks. and a body lift on a gen2 wagon does not work.you will blow axles constantly.do some research ,(read), and come up with a better plan.cheers, brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 wait I thought body lift was what you wanted to do?suspension lifts blow out axles?Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 wait I thought body lift was what you wanted to do?suspension lifts blow out axles?Right? yep thats right. i mistyped.but seeing it referred to as a body lift sent out a red flag.and my fingers made haste to reinforce the fact that it should not be done.. the point was to make him look ************ up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannomanno Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 On th point of lookin @#$%#@ up. I did. Searched for around five hours and found zero usefull info, (atleast as far as my small brain goes) this is my first Ru but one of many wheelin rigs and I just wanted to do it right and not be some Redneck horror story that dies on the highway because I did it wrong. I thought the whole idea behind a site like this was to ask and be answered. Thank you to everyone who has helped me find my way I have built my own SJR style lift (I work restoring classics and hotrods) and I hope to show up to an event soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 change your search tactics.simplify your terminology.and just go through old posts. there is a ton of information.if a different person came up to you every other day and asked how to build a model T what would your responses be? come to the WCSS.or the NWWO/OFFROO'd meet in june.cheers,brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannomanno Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 I understand, and there is no ill will. I just don't wanna be the one gettin laughed at cause my suspension falls off yah know. And I am tryin to move stuff around to make the run in june. Are these get togethers kid friendly? My 5 year old love "ridin his Roo" and would go nuts to see the rest of your rigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I understand, and there is no ill will. I just don't wanna be the one gettin laughed at cause my suspension falls off yah know. And I am tryin to move stuff around to make the run in june. Are these get togethers kid friendly? My 5 year old love "ridin his Roo" and would go nuts to see the rest of your rigs. there is usually a couple of kids around.cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Holy J Truck Batman! what is the specs on that bad boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannomanno Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 Jeeps got a 350 w/t350 44's and a moron for a driver. I had just got done gettin him out of a mud hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Sounds good but one minor caveat: I know chevy engines are cheap and easy but does anyone put ford engines into fords?Bigger chevies into chevies,and Mopar engines in Mopars? I know chevys are readily available,have a huge after market etc, Im just tired of seeing chevies in hot rods,jeeps,toyotas,fords and anything else that needs an engine... Stuff a built 360 or 440 in there!please Although it is pretty cool!A J truck on 44"s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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