[dmcproud]

can someone tell me what size bolt is required with the FFR 3 link control arms...

I was planning to put them on today and nothing I got from FFR looks right or fits.....I have some 1/2 inch grade 8 that I thought might work but they will not go through the bushing in control arms (almost but not quite

HELP, please

Dave

 

[David Williamson]

Dave
they are metric, 2 come with the kit if you got the FFr lowers and 2 donnor ones. they are the ones with 10.9 on the head. Sorry can't rememder the size
David W

 

[AzCobra]

I THINK (that's scary) you need 12mm bolts. Call Mark Reynolds @ Breeze automotive. He sent me EXACTLY what I needed. It was difficult to find them long enough in a 12mm size at the hardware store. They need to be about 4 1/2 inches long or equivelent in meteric size.

Give Mark a call...

Ted

 

[swydra]

I used a 1/2 drill bit to ream out the bushing to make mine work. Just get the speed up real high on the bit and push real slow, use some cutting oil.

 

[dmcproud]

thanks for the info

Dave

 

[Cobra3657]

Actually, I think they're 14mm. You can get 14x120mm or 14x130mm class 8.8 zinc plated at mcmaster.com

 

[5.8Cobra]

One quick note on the bolts fitting and such, be sure you clean all the powdercoating from all the holes you will be putting bolts in. This can make a huge difference in the fit. I used a dremel tool with a small sandpaper roll to clean mine out. Things fit together better once I did that. Same goes for the axle bracket. Try putting all 4 bolts through the clamp with it off the car and you may need to run a drill through one hole to allow all 4 bolts to fit without wrestling. Good Luck with it!

Mike