cvar 10+ Year Member Joined Apr 27, 2012 Messages 588 Points 1,601 Vehicle Year 1997 Transmission Automatic Mar 4, 2013 #16 The rivets are replaced by 7/16" dia. bolts, and 1.25" long will do.
brinker88 11/2013 OTOM Winner ⭐Supporting Member OTOTM Winner Joined Oct 14, 2010 Messages 3,498 Points 1,601 City Williamsport, Pa Vehicle Year 1993 Transmission Automatic Mar 4, 2013 #17 7/16" bolts ^ Beat me to it.
doorgunner Lab Rat for V.A. hospital U.S. Military - Veteran 2009 Truck of The Year MTOTM Winner TRS Banner 2010-2011 TRS Banner 2012-2015 Joined Oct 22, 2008 Messages 12,793 Points 3,101 City New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking) Vehicle Year 1934/1989 Engine Transmission Automatic Total Lift N/A Total Drop 3/4 Tire Size 23570R15 My credo JESUS Loves Ya! Mar 4, 2013 #18 A_farmer said: What size was the grade 8 bolts u had to put in place of the rivets? I am new at this Click to expand... This thread is very old......good pics though! but you can put the largest bolt that will fit.... or.....you can actually drill all the holes a size larger and put a standard size bolt in each hole.... it's up to you.... just use lock washers to keep the nuts from gradually backing off. Last edited: Mar 4, 2013
A_farmer said: What size was the grade 8 bolts u had to put in place of the rivets? I am new at this Click to expand... This thread is very old......good pics though! but you can put the largest bolt that will fit.... or.....you can actually drill all the holes a size larger and put a standard size bolt in each hole.... it's up to you.... just use lock washers to keep the nuts from gradually backing off.