SLS to Sping Conversion ?

[dmonares]

I am getting ready to convert to rear springs and I ordered the parts to do it but it is not coming with the 4 bolts to attach the spring seats to the axle. Do the bolts on the bottom (if their are any) work? Or will I have to go out and buy some? If I do have to buy some what are the size also what grade should I get them in?

Thanks!!!

 

[crown14]

they are M10-1.5 by 40mm or something like that

if I could find my HDTV remote I could change it to microcat and tell you for sure...

 

[flyfisher11]

Bolt Flange Head M10 X 1.5 X 30MM

 

[dmonares]

Thanks guys!!!!

 

[specops1526]

The holes in my axle were not threaded to accept the bolts. After getting the above size and finding out after I had the truck apart, I had to go out again and get some slightly smaller bolts and some nuts to secure the plate.

 

[KyleT]

or tap it real quick, all of the SLS cars i have seen have untapped holes.

 

[dmonares]

Thanks for the heads up! I will probably go with the smaller bolts and nuts.

 

[dmonares]

I went out and got some M10 X 1.5 X 30's along with some nuts. They didnt have any flanged bolts so I picked up some locking washers. Hopefully the 30mm is good enough to get a good grip or I will have to get some 35mm instead.

I decided to go with the 10mm heads because of strength and will just enlarge the holes to accept them.

 

[dmonares]

Still waiting on my springs so I decided to take it down to my garage and the airbags stayed inflated till I got in the back and folded up the jump seats. You can hear the air slowly leaking and the back drooping slowly. Fired it back up and it leveled out and stayed there till i got on the back bumper.

Does anyone know how to test the leveling switches? I searched the RAVE but couldnt find anything.

 

[jycsalas]

Here is a little write up I made for the DIY novice...

http://www.landroverclubvi.com/sls-to-coils.html