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Old 06-19-2009, 03:48 PM
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I put in a new cross member and the stock bolts seem much smaller the the bolt hole in the bushing the stock ones are 3/8" and the hole through the bushing can take a 1/2" bolt.
The problem is a 1/2" bolt does not fit through the holes in the chassis. Does anyone know if it would cause problems if i drilled the holes out to 1/2"?
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It would cause less problem than sticking a 3/8" bolt into a 1/2" hole. If you think it may weaken it put a big washer on it and weld the brackets to the body better.
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