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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: f85gtron on March 15, 2014, 09:54:29 pm

Title: rear strut nut size?
Post by: f85gtron on March 15, 2014, 09:54:29 pm

hey all,
I'm half way through changing out my rear struts and had to cut off the top strut rod nut.  problem is, i can't find a replacement anywhere.  the struts came with new ones, but they where the wrong size.  i guess i could go to the dealer.  anybody had experience with this?  best i can tell, it's close to 3/4 in 13 threads....but i think it's metric.
Ron

Title: Re: rear strut nut size?
Post by: Roger on March 16, 2014, 01:04:35 pm

I believe what you are asking about would be item #4 in the diagram.

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/128257.html (good article)

14013439 (old GM part number)

11516382 (new GM part number)

M14 x 2 x 15 (size)

~$4.00

Always torque to proper spec and use Lock-Tite!

Title: Re: rear strut nut size?
Post by: f85gtron on March 16, 2014, 04:09:25 pm

perfect! thank you
Ron

Title: Re: rear strut nut size?
Post by: f85gtron on March 23, 2014, 09:48:36 am

Update:  I could not find the bolt (m14x2) at home depot or lowes, but. I found it at pep boys.  Fyi.
Ron

Title: Re: rear strut nut size?
Post by: Fierofool on March 23, 2014, 03:16:26 pm

I had problems finding end link bolts for my 86.  Nothing automotive grade at Home Depot or Lowes and I couldn't find them at any of the automotive parts stores except to buy a new end link kit.  Found the exact bolts I needed at Tractor Supply, and they were (IIRC) about 1/3 the price of a similar bolt at the Depot or Lowes.