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Old 07-01-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MWatts View Post
All of that was checked during the inspection, and got the ok. This bolt is loose, because it looks like its the wrong size. It is smaller than its counterpart over on the passenger side. If all I wanted to do was replace this bolt, what type and size of bolt is it? I went to a parts store, but the said that it could be a shouldered bolt, or eccentric?? Is this not just a standard straight bolt?
you need to get it from MB or from a PNP, this is a hardened bolt and a home depot replacement would be as dangerous as the incorrect sized one you have now. I think you can get grade 8 bolts there, but I would just get one from a junkyard if it was mine
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