1996 front shocks

[griepp06]

so i was replacing the front shocks on my 1996 chevy c1500 and there are two bolts that attach the bottom of the shock to the lower control arm. one of the bolts head snapped off. i was able to get it out but no idea what thread it is to buy a new one at the hardware store as it is now mangled beyond recognition. anyone know what bolt I need to buy?

[diyer2]

Try Google.

I did. Lots of info.

[griepp06]

I started with google and couldn't find anything. I was hoping someone had already had to replace the same bolts and would know the size.

[diyer2]

Didn't know that you tried Google.

Take a bolt and measure it with a caliper?

[CamGTP]

Bring the other bolt with you to the store, they will have a bolt thread checker.

 

Or go to NAPA, they have one there too. Use it all the time to get new bolts.

Edited July 28, 2020 by CamGTP

[Bigfutz]

Bring the other bolt with you to the store, they will have a bolt thread checker.
 
Or go to NAPA, they have one there too. Use it all the time to get new bolts.

The other bolt... GENIUS!

[griepp06]

old bolt was mangled beyond recognition but i called my local chevy dealership and they didnt have the thread size but they did have the bolt in stock just charged $3.99 per bolt when i could have got it for .50 at ace hardware. but either way i got it in there

[CamGTP]

You could have used a bolt from the other side then.

 

Think about it lol.

 

Unless you somehow managed to destroy all 4 bolts.