VoidDragon Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Why would a bolt being different have mattered? Are they long enough to fit? Get some. Quote Link to comment
VoidDragon Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 510 pivot bolts are tapered to center in the xmember 2 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I do know B210 works great. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 510 pivot bolts are tapered to center in the xmember Did you just answer your own question? Quote Link to comment
VoidDragon Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
VoidDragon Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Look at FutoFab adjustable bits first. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
510freak Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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) Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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... 1 Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
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