mjeff87 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Alright....I didn't think it would be next to impossible to find replacement center pins for the new leafpacks I got. Where can I get some??? I tried Advance, NAPA, a couple local parts houses, did some internet shopping, and I can't find 'em anywhere. What gives? I know I can use allen head bolts, but I'd rather have the OEM hardened pins just for peace of mind. Anyone have a spare set (2 1/2") or know where I can get them? Can't reuse the old ones because I removed them via sawzall (they were rusted) :evil: Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 NVM, found a set at RE for $8.00....unless anyone has an unused set you want to get rid of :D Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Sounds like your NAPA is lame. I have them in my store (Bellevue, WA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 they looked at me like I had two heads when I asked them for a set. Even brought the remains of one of them with me and showed them what it was I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 The Dorman fastener selection at the better auto parts stores has them. They are Allen head, but grade 8 with fine threads. $1.79 each too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I too used allen-head grade 8 bolts from the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 As long as the head is the correct 5/16" or 3/8" size, the Grade 8 bolt is perfectly acceptable. BTW, I have bought the correct pins in the "HELP" section at many parts stores. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiscus Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 My NAPA/Advance/Auto Zone didn't have them either. I went to another local parts store & they had them though in varying lengths. A parts store like Smithe, Savage, etc should have them. (The stores that do machining, turning, etc) Get a long one to line up the leaves & cut off the excess once it's snugged down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I used some grade 20 allen heads from work lats time I needed centering bolts. Itsd great working in a Papermill.... all the hardware is beefy as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 Why buy something when you're neighbor works with a bunch of machinists.... :D He got his buddies to turn down and thread some case hardened, and created these for me: :brows: Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Why buy something when you're neighbor works with a bunch of machinists.... :D He got his buddies to turn down and thread some case hardened, and created these for me: :brows: Image Not Found :bowdown: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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