Need Bolt Size for Savvy Lower Arms

[Jamison C]

Just as the title states. I received lower arms with no bolts, and I want to run to the hardware store for the correct size. The uppers joint is 2”, and the lower joint is 2.5”. If the upper bolt is 3.5” then in theory the lower bolt should be 4”, correct?

 

[Mike_H]

pretty sure its a 9/16-18 x 4" Grade 8

 

[Jamison C]

pretty sure its a 9/16-18 x 4" Grade 8

Yep you’re right. ACE only had one. Guess this project is getting put on hold.

Also, turns out the rear uppers at the frame have cam bolts? I did not know this.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Yep you’re right. ACE only had one. Guess this project is getting put on hold.

Also, turns out the rear uppers at the frame have cam bolts? I did not know this.

If your rear uppers have cam bolts a previous owner installed them. The factory only installed cam bolts on the front axle's lower arms the first couple years of TJs. I'd weld those cam bolts in place once you get things set up properly, they are not known for being able to hold the rear axle's pinion angle.

 

[Jamison C]

If your rear uppers have cam bolts a previous owner installed them. The factory only installed cam bolts on the front axle's lower arms the first couple years of TJs. I'd weld those cam bolts in place once you get things set up properly, they are not known for being able to hold the rear axle's pinion angle.

Yeah they definitely don’t look factory.

I’m replacing with savvy arms. Wouldn’t those bolts be replaced anyways? And shouldn’t the clamping force from the bolt ho the arm in place even with the holes wallowed out?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Yeah they definitely don’t look factory.

I’m replacing with savvy arms. Wouldn’t those bolts be replaced anyways? And shouldn’t the clamping force from the bolt ho the arm in place even with the holes wallowed out?

Yes and yes.

 

[Jamison C]

FYI some members reached out to me with a more direct form of contact and Savvy promptly sent me the hardware I needed. For future reference the hardware listed above is the right size.

I know they get a bad rap for their customer service, but their intentions are good and they took care of me in the end

 

[eastbloc]

FYI some members reached out to me with a more direct form of contact and Savvy promptly sent me the hardware I needed. For future reference the hardware listed above is the right size.

I know they get a bad rap for their customer service, but their intentions are good and they took care of me in the end

Yah, their body lift took less than a month to arrive to me, and then another 2 month to receive correct bolts...
Wanna come work for me? Ill pay you half of your pay, and then after a month or two you will get rest of the pay check. My intentions are good, i promise.