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Atill93 · 12-03-2018, 11:53 AM

I recently pulled my open diff with 6 bolt axles and installed a lsd i bought from a friend with 5 bolt axles. I had to reuse the bolts that hold the axles to the output shafts and it feels like there is just a little bit of play in them.

Also, I torqued them down really well and after a few weeks of very light driving some of them have come partially loose.

the 6 bolt axle bolts that I have look like this...

Does any one know if 5 bolt axle bolts are slightly bigger (larger diameter) than 6 bolt axle bolts?

if so, I'll have to make a trip to the hardware store

Atill93 · 12-07-2018, 11:05 AM

bumpdy bump

some one please confirm

crash n' burn · 12-07-2018, 01:07 PM

Yes, 5x1 flanges have a larger bolt than the 3x2 flanges

Atill93 · 12-07-2018, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash n' burn

Yes, 5x1 flanges have a larger bolt than the 3x2 flanges

thank you sir!! hopefully i can find some bigger bolts this weekend at the hardware store.

cheers!

Atill93 · 12-17-2018, 12:27 PM

does any one know where i can buy a complete set of axle bolts for a 5 bolt axle setup?

*TheRealSy90* · 12-17-2018, 01:13 PM

Just measure the diameter of the hole and buy some Grade 8 bolts, nuts and lock washers at the local hardware store in the length you want.

*e1_griego* · 12-17-2018, 03:50 PM

Axle bolts have a bigger shank than threads and I've only seen parts store stuff break because the bolts aren't tight in the flanges.

You can either j/y for some bolts from a j30/z32/other 5 bolt car, or you can also but the bolts new from the dealer (I've done that before).

*TheRealSy90* · 12-17-2018, 03:54 PM

Orrr order bolts with the proper shank lol.

*e1_griego* · 12-17-2018, 04:07 PM

Yup, absolutely. Not really available at my local hardware stores.

Atill93 · 01-10-2019, 11:06 AM

thanks guys. been checking a few junkyards and no luck yet.
i'm checking one more yard and if they don't have the bolts I'll call the dealership

cheers

*e1_griego* · 01-10-2019, 11:13 AM

https://conceptzperformance.com/niss...0a_p_23588.php

12-03-2018, 11:53 AM	#1
Atill93 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	5 bolt vs. 6 bolt axle bolt difference? I recently pulled my open diff with 6 bolt axles and installed a lsd i bought from a friend with 5 bolt axles. I had to reuse the bolts that hold the axles to the output shafts and it feels like there is just a little bit of play in them. Also, I torqued them down really well and after a few weeks of very light driving some of them have come partially loose. the 6 bolt axle bolts that I have look like this... Does any one know if 5 bolt axle bolts are slightly bigger (larger diameter) than 6 bolt axle bolts? if so, I'll have to make a trip to the hardware store

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12-07-2018, 11:05 AM	#2
Atill93 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bumpdy bump some one please confirm

12-07-2018, 01:07 PM	#3
crash n' burn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 32 Posts: 506 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Yes, 5x1 flanges have a larger bolt than the 3x2 flanges

12-17-2018, 12:27 PM	#5
Atill93 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does any one know where i can buy a complete set of axle bolts for a 5 bolt axle setup?

12-17-2018, 03:50 PM	#7
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Axle bolts have a bigger shank than threads and I've only seen parts store stuff break because the bolts aren't tight in the flanges. You can either j/y for some bolts from a j30/z32/other 5 bolt car, or you can also but the bolts new from the dealer (I've done that before).

12-17-2018, 04:07 PM	#9
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Yup, absolutely. Not really available at my local hardware stores.

01-10-2019, 11:06 AM	#10
Atill93 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys. been checking a few junkyards and no luck yet. i'm checking one more yard and if they don't have the bolts I'll call the dealership cheers

01-10-2019, 11:13 AM	#11
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	https://conceptzperformance.com/niss...0a_p_23588.php