510 LCA pivot bolt compatibility

[VoidDragon]

I know that the front cross member changed from the 69s to later models, but did the lca pivot bolts change?

 

I'm trying to fix my 72 wagon (which took a hit to my driver wheel) and I think the bolt bent some. I lucked out here on the East coast and found a 4 door, but she is a 69.

[flatcat19]

Why would a bolt being different have mattered?

 

Are they long enough to fit? Get some.

[VoidDragon]

510 pivot bolts are tapered to center in the xmember

[Laecaon]

I do know B210 works great.

[flatcat19]

510 pivot bolts are tapered to center in the xmember

Did you just answer your own question?

[VoidDragon]

Did you just answer your own question?

I know they are tapered because I've had mine out before. That does not mean I know of they are the same or compatible with 69 model bolts. Since the xmember is different and I've read that the Lca ' s are different, at least in the bushing.

 

 

What I still don't know, is what I asked. If 69 pivot bolts will work in 72 xmembers/lca.

 

 

So, thanks for your assistance.

[datzenmike]

The traverse link bolts up to April '69 are unique to those years. I can't find any reference to them working in later cars, sorry

 

The traverse link bolts from May '69 through June '71 are unique to those years.

 

This doesn't help but '72 and on 510  are the same as the B-210, 610/710 and S10 (200sx) traverse link bolts.

[VoidDragon]

Well shucks.

Much appreciated info, Mike.

 

If one were to take the cross member and and bolts it could work? (I'm hoping to get some t3 or remise adjustable lcas in the near future). Is the bushing side of the early bolts usuable?

[flatcat19]

Look at FutoFab adjustable bits first.

[thisismatt]

Look at FutoFab adjustable bits first.

He'd still want to change the bolt if it's damaged.  Have you ever seen a 510 LCA bolt?

[flatcat19]

Datmo(user name) is parting out a 68.

See what he's got for you.

 

Maybe the bushings are the same OD, so you might be able to use late bushings, bolts, and LCAs.

 

 

 

And Matt...shut up.

[510freak]

The pivot bolts if memory serves are different for the early 510(68-69)

 

 

If you want to lower the car,get the full 69 set up(cross member,control arms,steering knuckles,and struts(there are 3 different height struts in PL 510s(again varies in years)

[thisismatt]

Datmo(user name) is parting out a 68.

See what he's got for you.

 

Maybe the bushings are the same OD, so you might be able to use late bushings, bolts, and LCAs.

 

 

 

And Matt...shut up.

No, cause you didn't answer my question :P  It's not just a normal bolt...

[Dime Dave]

I have seen physical differences on the pivot bolts as to how the outer flat washer (under the nut that holds the LCA on) is captivated to keep it from rotating.

 

Some have a keyway in the bolt with a tab on the ID of the washer that slots into it. Others have a flat on the bolt and a corresponding flat on the washer ID. Not sure which year is which.