I am having some problems getting started with my lift. I am not sure what size bolts to use. What size of bolt and washers are people using and where did you get them.

 

I'm not sure what you mean... you will be re-using the existing bolts holding your current shackes in place. If you look back a few pages, I left a post specifying the size and number of washers that you eill need as spacers (as well as the beltech shackle part #)

 

Copy that. You will need 10 9/16 washers. 1/2 will work, thats what I used. Got em at lowes $0.17 a piece

 

I guess what I am asking is where did find the bolts. I thought the 1/2" bolt had too much play, and I can't find a m14 long enough. The bolts that are in there now are rusty and have locking nuts so I didn't think I could reuse them. Also, if the shackles are wider I'll probably need a longer bolt anyway, won't I? I've been to several parts and hardware stores and the longest I could find was a 100mm.

 

if your gentle with the stock bolts you can reuse them, you dont need to replace them

and i used 8 washers 3 on top, 1 on bottom each side


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yeah i was able to reuse the stock bolts. i used 1/2" washers, 2 on each side on the top and none for the bottom.