Driveshaft Bolts

[bdazzgt]

What size and thread type are the driveshaft bolts that bolt to the axle? What would a good replacement bolt size be? I need thread size and everything about the bolt,

 

[86bluecobra]

you mean the driveshaft to the pinion bolts? they are metric not sure exact size.

 

[bubba-dough]

12 pt. 12 mm. are the head size not sure of the thread.

 

[TRWXXA]

Get real replacement bolts, not some hardware store cheapies.

Here: LINKY

And they even come with the right amount of Locktite on them already.

 

[HISSIN50]

Good tip from Chris. The dealer even offers them for a not-completely retarded price. With something like those bolts, you don't wanna play games.

Good luck.

 

[bdazzgt]

I need these by tuesday, so if anyone knows the thread size length, that would be awsome i will get some good hardened bolts, i just have to have these because i cant get my car going w/o them... thanks for the link i will look into that in the future.

 

[bubba-dough]

Most dealers get your parts the next day. Something like that would be a normal stocked item.

 

[Shakerhood]

I think I only paid 6 or 7 bucks for those Bolts from the Local Ford Dealer and they already have yellow thread locker on them, BTW the Torque on those Bolts is 71-95 Ft. Lbs.

 

[04sleeper]

I have some sitting in my garage. I don't think I could get them to you by tommorow though.

 

[millhouse]

I think I only paid 6 or 7 bucks for those Bolts from the Local Ford Dealer and they already have yellow thread locker on them, BTW the Torque on those Bolts is 71-95 Ft. Lbs.

Hmm….I always thought the torque was 3 big whacks with a 5-pound mini sledge on the 12-point box end wrench.

 

[04sleeper]

Hmm….I always thought the torque was 3 big whacks with a 5-pound mini sledge on the 12-point box end wrench.

I have always used the "Torque By Right Foot" method myself.

BTW: I use the same method for getting them off too.

 

[Shakerhood]

I always like to follow the Service Manual and use a Torque Wrench for something that is a Major Safety Item like the Drive Shaft, that isnt a place to be guessing on torque.

 

[Black1987Stang]

Hmm….I always thought the torque was 3 big whacks with a 5-pound mini sledge on the 12-point box end wrench.

haha ^^^ I always just put another wrench on the end of the 12mm and kept going till it wouldnt go anymore basically, with some loctite of course

 

[millhouse]

I always like to follow the Service Manual and use a Torque Wrench for something that is a Major Safety Item like the Drive Shaft, that isnt a place to be guessing on torque.

I would have too…but with a 12 point socket and the 1/2" drive torque wrench….there was no possible way to get a straight fit onto the bolt.

 

[dragnazz5.0]

i just use a 1/2" impact gun with a 12 point 12 mm swivel impact socket and ram them home. i use german torque specs on stuff like that.....goodentight

 

[bdazzgt]

the local ford dealer had them for 2.02 each so now it is time to fire the car up maybe tonight depends on what time i get out of class, i will try and get a video or sound clip....

 

[Shakerhood]

I would have too…but with a 12 point socket and the 1/2" drive torque wrench….there was no possible way to get a straight fit onto the bolt.

Try a Swivel Socket and it will work.

 

[HISSIN50]

Try a Swivel Socket and it will work.

Or if you support the vehicle weird like I do, the DS angle is such that a 3/8" ratchet, short wobble extension and short socket have room.

 

[millhouse]

Try a Swivel Socket and it will work.

It's always been my understanding that no swivel attachment should be used on a torque wrench…as they effectively alter the readings. I would think that any type of deflection or movement could have a detrimental effect on the reading of the torque wrench.

 

[5.0 Nostalgia]

If you support the car on the rear axle, the driveshaft will move into a position where you can get a regular socket on it with a 1/2" torque wrench. You just have to rotate it after you hit each bolt. Just be careful with the jack stands on the axle.