Bolt size for Outer Shock Tower bracket.

I've got Drivers and Passenger Outer Shock Towers to install.

What size bolts do I need to use to Install? ::help::

5/16" thread

5/16" thread

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Awesome thank you for the quick response !

Parts vendors carry them pretty cheap.

1973_Mustang_Conv,

Here is the exact hardware per Ford Master Parts Catalog.



Source: Ford Motor Company, May, 1975

57140-S Bolt 5/16



Source : AMK Products

34976-S Nut 5/16



Source: AMK Products

mustang7173

1973_Mustang_Conv,

Here is the exact hardware per Ford Master Parts Catalog.

Source: Ford Motor Company, May, 1975

57140-S Bolt 5/16

Source : AMK Products

34976-S Nut 5/16

Source: AMK Products

mustang7173

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Thank You for the Pics... ::yourock::

Those bolts are correct for 71-72 but not 73. 73 has a bolt with a dished washer. I get mine at cjpony.

Those bolts are correct for 71-72 but not 73. 73 has a bolt with a dished washer. I get mine at cjpony.

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is this the correct bolt and washer?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/amk-shock-tower-cover-hardware-1972-1973/p/F240/

1973_Mustang_Conv,

Judge is correct on my pictures. The ones I have listed are for the 1971-1972 mustangs. I will have to break out my 1973-1979 FMC book to see what is listed. The CJ Pony parts are probably correct. CJ Pony Parts do state they are for the 72-73 Mustangs. I will look this evening at the 73-79 Ford catalog. This would be a good kit for the 1973 application.

mustang7173

https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/mustang_mounting_kit_coil_spring_cover_concours-147454-2910.html

Don at Ohio Mustang can also get them to you.

Those bolts are correct for 71-72 but not 73. 73 has a bolt with a dished washer. I get mine at cjpony.

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is this the correct bolt and washer?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/amk-shock-tower-cover-hardware-1972-1973/p/F240/

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The ones in the cjpony link are correct. They are also used on the radiator's hold down bracket, and a few other places near the hood latch bracket.

Thanks everyone!

This is one of my projects I can now cross off on my list .

Replaced both the drivers and passenger outer shock tower.

Saw some earlier postings on how it improved handling.

When I get it back on the road , I'll let you know.

Hopefully soon.