Rear leaf - different size bolts?

[Yukon Joe]

Does anyone have the part # from Ford for the leaf spring bolt that needs cut?

Looks like w709627-s439



Yukon Joe

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=868026

 

[Gilligan]

Looks like w709627-s439



Yukon Joe

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Thats what I ordered. Thanks buddy

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Would it not be the left? What is the number for that?

 

[Yukon Joe]

Would it not be the left? What is the number for that?

They were the same number.

Yukon Joe

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=868026

 

[MatMan]

I have visited Home Depot Several (3) times attempting, patiently, repeatedly, to purchase the combo wrench for this very elusive leaf-to-shackle nut. Each time, I buy the wrong wrench! So I go BACK to the returns counter and repeat the process. Some days I try a standard wrench, next day I'll go metric.

Guessing, like a blind ******* (no offense to the polish) chasing his tail. When the returns lady see me, she's like "Here's the guy that uses a new tool once and returns it"

(which I hear there's a compulsive disorder for people who do this obsessively. not me of course)

Please someone, for the love of <insert idol reference- in my case> Chuck Norris, TELL me the size of the OEM nut.

I'm afraid to even buy a whole set (Without knowing its size) for fear that it's not actually in THAT set.

 

[HAP]

I have visited Home Depot Several (3) times attempting, patiently, repeatedly, to purchase the combo wrench for this very elusive leaf-to-shackle nut. Each time, I buy the wrong wrench! So I go BACK to the returns counter and repeat the process. Some days I try a standard wrench, next day I'll go metric.

Guessing, like a blind ******* (no offense to the polish) chasing his tail. When the returns lady see me, she's like "Here's the guy that uses a new tool once and returns it"

(which I hear there's a compulsive disorder for people who do this obsessively. not me of course)

Please someone, for the love of <insert idol reference- in my case> Chuck Norris, TELL me the size of the OEM nut.

I'm afraid to even buy a whole set (Without knowing its size) for fear that it's not actually in THAT set.

24mm
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/has-anyone-cured-single-front-end-pop-41632/index2.html

 

[PropDr]

Note: if you use the OEM driver side fwd bolt and install it from the outside in, you need to shorten the bolt (cut off the nut guide) if not you could puncture your gas tank.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

24mm
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/has-anyone-cured-single-front-end-pop-41632/index2.html

That was for the gas tank side. The passenger side is different.

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Note: if you use the OEM driver side fwd bolt and install it from the outside in, you need to shorten the bolt (cut off the nut guide) if not you could puncture your gas tank.

A different part number to order then?

 

[PropDr]

That was for the gas tank side. The passenger side is different.

---------- Post added at 06:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:19 PM ----------



A different part number to order then?

No, you would have to find a bolt of proper configuration to fit, cut the OEM bolt, or drop the tank and install the OEM bolt as the manufacturer does.


The simplest way is to cut the OEM bolt and install it from the outside in.
Also, with the bolt cut you can simply place a box end wrench over the nut.

 

[MatMan]

Note: if you use the OEM driver side fwd bolt and install it from the outside in, you need to shorten the bolt (cut off the nut guide) if not you could puncture your gas tank.

Thanks for mentioning that, I did just that and there's literally 1/4 inch to spare. Is it easy to cut it off? What's the best method (or maybe I could have a local shop do it).

I can't imagine puncturing the tank out there in the boonies, that would be a buzzkill