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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Got a new shift link and I need 2 bolts to secure it.
I forgot to grab it and I'm out running errands anyone know the dia and length of bolts off the top of their head?

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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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If you got one of the more expensive chrome ones with heim joints it should have came with the bolts. I would head back to the shop check the packaging.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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It is a fancy one but I purchased it online knowing it didn't come with bolts.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Duc
Got a new shift link and I need 2 bolts to secure it.
I forgot to grab it and I'm out running errands anyone know the dia and length of bolts off the top of their head?

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5/16 x 24 x 1 grade 8
2 jam nuts
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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I think they are 5/16x24, that's what's on the stock rod. If they through the new linkage I think you'd need 1 or 1/12 in length. You'll need an acorn nut & lock washer for the front, lock nut for the back. Stainless of course!
 
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Acorn nut has less threads than a jam nut & washers hinder the movement of the heim joint. Don't forget the blue locktite
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Thank y'all for the responses, headed to store right now to grab them.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Could only find 5/16x18 in SS so went ahead and got nylon lock nuts to match. $2 bolt run turned into $7 dang SS

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