Strut rod bolt question

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71 Base 6 cylinder, and 72 Base 351C
I have the strut rods off and am changing the bushings. On one of the struts, there is 1 bolt that attaches it to the lower control arm that the hole in the strut is wallored out slightly. The bolt doesn't feel very sloppy, just a hair, it looks like it is splined like a wheel stud for a press fit but the hole is enlarged enough the bolt doesn't stay in it. The other bolt is in the strut still. Will this be ok, or will it cause any alignment issues? I see I can order new ones, but didn't know if they are really needed or not. Thanks! Earl

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If you properly torque the bolts down it should be fine.  -My opinion

kcmash

 
vikingsandpintos,

I agree with kcmash. The splines are to help keep the bolts attached to the rod and can aide in torquing the bolts.

mustang7173

 
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