Parts manual shows them as M6. Used grade 5's on one of my Lincolns (5,000 lbs), so 8.8's should be cool. Installed Gutentight (somewhat imprecise measurement imported from Germany -- good n' tight) with lock nuts. Wheels haven't fallen off yet. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Stephen Jaeger" <sjaeger@xxxx> wrote: > I will be replacing my upper ball joints shortly and I know I will have to cut off the four pins/studs holding the old ones in place. Can someone recommend the type (grade) and size of bolts to use on the new ball joints? Also, the torque to tighten them to? > > Thanks for your help. > Steve > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]