need info on body bolts..

[Grey_04]

i have a lift for an older year ranger and wondered if ford ever changed the thread size on the trucks? i was gonna use the lift blocks and pucks on a trailer project. i was just gonna use a set of speed nuts from the frame and just wondered if any year truck would work when i visited the pic and pull?? ( this is for my atv to use at the fire hall as a recovery trailer during hunting season/ emergency's in BFE) TKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY IDEAS YOU HAVE PLEASE SHARE.

 

[Grey_04]

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I'm headed to the pic and pull tomorrow need ideas. I need the spacers from the body lift to hold the platform off the main frame to clear the wheels. i have a piece of 1/4 inch plate attaching to an angle iron frame and thought the speed clips would work better than finding new nuts and bolts?

 

[strvger]

i'm thinking they should be the same. and no big deal if they aren't. just drill the holes out slightly and get new grade 8 ones at the local hardware store.

 

[fyre82]

Seems like however you want to tie that down will work.
It may be cheaper to put in the speed clips for at least a 1/2" bolt.
You could also tap the frame and bolt in directly since it seems you are using an angle iron frame instead of a portion of the original vehicle frame.