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Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
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akaFrankCastle
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Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I've just about had it with the ridiculous shipping costs associated with many of the Bronco parts houses. Last night I started to place an order for two new J bolts to reinstall my auxiliary tank. When the cost of shipping nearly exceeded the cost of the actual hardware, I said enough is enough.
I'm looking for a brick and mortar source for J bolt replacements. Has anyone had any luck with doing a local purchase on these?
Home Depot, not surprisingly, had nothing that was a direct fit option. Several options I could modify to work, but the risks of damage to the hardware were not worth it to me.
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:20 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I feel your pain on shipping. I said enough is enough when the local bronco parts supplier charged me shipping on a fuel tank that I went and picked up from them.
You may try O'Reillys or Advanced before going to extremes.
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:36 pm |
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Eck
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Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
You've tried grainger or fastenal?
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:15 pm |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I ended up making my own using a torch to get the bend right.
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:19 pm |
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Unaweep
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Joined: Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:02 pm Posts: 291 Location: Grand Junction, Co.
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I also made my own J-Bolt vs. the cost of buying one.
_________________ 1969 Ford Bronco with: 351W, Q-Jet, ARB front locker, 3" Suspension lift, NP435 transmission, 33" Goodyear's, roll cage, body rough.
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:56 pm |
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TOOLMAN
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Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:29 am Posts: 768 Location: The MHC
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I probably have a couple laying around if you're interested in used...
_________________ Wilma - 71 1/2 Wagon; 3 1/2" WH lift, 1" BL, NP435, Chebby disc front, WH twin stick D20, EFI 302, Cool hood scoop, mucho cancer; purchased in 1990.
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Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:39 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
Sorry I know you asked for brick and mortar but what about McMaster.com? http://www.mcmaster.com/#j-bolts/=10lpais
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:09 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:32 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:34 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:34 am |
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Eck
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 11:00 am |
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DanHall
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Joined: Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:38 pm Posts: 151 Location: Pueblo, CO
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Re: Fuel tank J bolt source? Brick and mortar
I don't know what size they are but here is the selection from fastenal. https://www.fastenal.com/products/j-bol ... categoryl1:
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 11:02 am |
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