Correct hardware for attaching the torque reaction arm.

[jeepdan]

I found the spacer in the manual, had no clue about that tubular bar. I'm thinking it might be easier to make than find.
I read that Quirks manual, must have not remembered the part about the bolts coming loose. Looks like I'll be joining Barrman in the library to reread the manuals. [emoji1]
Thank you!

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Post a wanted ad.
Many members have repowered their trucks, and might have that unwanted stuff lying around taking up space.
You might get it for the price of shipping.

I've spent many hours reading through the manuals learning about every nut and bolt in our trucks.
Unfortunately with my aging mind, I can't remember half of that stuff.

[TJinSD]

The ad is a good idea. Thanks. I'll do that in a little while.

Is your truck a '69? I wonder if that's one of that year's mods.

I'm right with you on the remembery. I do what I can, the rest I write down.

[Barrman]

The part being on a 1969 is an easy out for me. All of the trucks I have experience with are November 1967 units.

[TJinSD]

The part being on a 1969 is an easy out for me. All of the trucks I have experience with are November 1967 units.

I was hoping! But no such luck. [emoji2]

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[jeepdan]

Is your truck a '69? I wonder if that's one of that year's mods.

Mine was made May 1967

[TJinSD]

Mine was made May 1967

Well, I have no option but to try to find one then. [emoji1]

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[TJinSD]

Here are the hardware parts with the exception of the locknut for the 1/2in bolt that I still have to get. Sorry about the dirty rag for a background, my box-o-rags went dry. Also, I have a flat washer about mid way on the 3/8ths bolt that I think I will change to a lock washer because I think that's what is on Jeepdan's setup. And it makes more sense.
The studs are for attaching the torque arm to the transmission.
When I get the insulators/bushings we will see if everything goes together.
Thanks everyone!

[TJinSD]

The 3/8ths bolt has to be at least 4.5 inches long. The 4 inch bolt I tried at first didn't stick up through the exhaust bracket at all. I used a 5 inch bolt and left 1/2 inch stick out above the top nut. Looks like it should be just right.

I cut the bushings out of a strip of chemical and weather resistant rubber that I found at Grainger. It wasn't as much fun as I hoped it would be. I have enough left over to share if anyone else would like to try to make some bushings, too. I'm not sure how long these will last. Time will tell.

The sleeve that is between the 1/2 inch bolt and the bushings I cut the length down to 1.25 inches. It seemed to be interfering with tightening the bolt at its store bought length. (1.5 inch, maybe?)