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    Offline 71_340Challenger

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    Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « on: January 23, 2010 - 02:41:35 PM »
    Does anyone know where I can get some of the press-in studs for the leaf spring eye bracket on a 71 Challenger? I twisted off 3 out of 4 on the passenger side. I have don-e some Internet searches and all I come up with is the whole bracket with the studs included. The studs are 3/8-16 x 1.25 long with the press-in serrations a ¼ inch long. I hate to buy a new set for around $150 when the rest of the brackets and studs are fine.

    Thanks for the help.
    Chad
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010 - 02:46:19 PM »
    Are you talking about the front mounting bracket, if so I should have three, I have to see if i can knock them out in one piece < i'll post a pic of the bracket in a bit if I can find it, Rich.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #2 on: January 23, 2010 - 03:17:56 PM »
    Here's the pic, it's out of a charger but I used one stud on my 73 cuda. Rich.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #3 on: January 24, 2010 - 12:33:24 AM »
    unless is a true show car, you can use bolts.
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    Offline 71_340Challenger

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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #4 on: January 30, 2010 - 06:13:29 PM »
    Sorry for the slow reply on this. For some reason, notification got turned off, so I did not see the replies.

    Ted, I was thinking the same thing, but it is pretty tight in there to get a wrench on the head to keep it from turning. I have not tried to see if there is sufficient room or not. I just thought it would be nice to have the right thing if I could find. I got some buttom heads just to put the rear end back in, but have not tried yet.

    Rusty Cuda, Those are exactly what I am looking for. If you don't want/need them, I would take them. I will send you some money to cover shipping and your time if you want. Shoot me a PM and email and get me your info. Thanks.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010 - 10:28:48 PM »
    K, let me make sure I can get all 3 out without damage, I'll try tomorrow if i get home from work early enough, stay tuned for the results, then i'll get the contact info, later,Rusty.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010 - 11:10:33 PM »
    Rusty
    Thanks for the help. Hopefully you can get them out. Mine did not come out too hard. Keep me posted.
    Chad
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #7 on: February 01, 2010 - 01:26:26 PM »
    K the're out & lookin good, pm me your address & I'll get em shipped out to you.  :thumbsup: Rich.
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    Offline matt63

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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #8 on: February 01, 2010 - 03:23:31 PM »
    I think these are the similar as the brake backing plate studs.  I couldn't studs under 1/2" anywhere except Mancini and Dr Diff.
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    Offline 71_340Challenger

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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #9 on: February 01, 2010 - 03:34:05 PM »
    Matt
    They very well maybe the same size as the backing plates. I did not think of those. I did a bunch of internet surfing and never found anything 3/8 for a stud. The problem with the few 1/2 studs I could find was that the press-in portion was too long. I will check out Dr. Diff and Mancini and see if they have anything close. Thanks for the help.
    Chad
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #10 on: February 01, 2010 - 04:49:22 PM »
    I don't know about individual studs, but Mancini does sell the entire bracket. I have a set on my car, as I also broke about half the studs on the hanger brackets on my car. The new brackets are very well made and look stronger than the originals. Plus, the have 2 eye bolt hole locations, so they can be used to lower the car 1" if you so desire.


    http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ebofrspha.html
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #11 on: February 01, 2010 - 05:21:58 PM »
    72bluNblu,
    Those look pretty nice. And, I just checked Mancini's website and they are reasonably priced. I had previously found them at Year One and Paddock, and both were around $150. I like the adjustablility of the Mancini ones. I will definately consider going that route when I get ready to put the rear end in for the final time. Thanks.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #12 on: February 01, 2010 - 05:59:50 PM »
    Did you check McMaster? $5 for a package of 10 means you have spares. Break out the calipers and check your good ones against their offerings; http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-rods-and-studs/=5mtbtf
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    Offline 71_340Challenger

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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #13 on: February 01, 2010 - 06:10:46 PM »
     :bricks1: HP2 Never occured to me to look there! DUH! We use their stuff all the time here at work. I even have on of their catalogs sitting on my bookshelf. Thanks.
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    Re: Help, Leaf spring eye bracket studs
    « Reply #14 on: February 02, 2010 - 12:39:25 PM »
    Quote from: HP2 on February 01, 2010 - 05:59:50 PM
    Did you check McMaster? $5 for a package of 10 means you have spares. Break out the calipers and check your good ones against their offerings; http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-rods-and-studs/=5mtbtf

    I didn't find a headed 3/8 stud in their catalog.  Perhaps I missed them.  Did you?
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