Taps and dies

[Derrick Eastman]

Thanks for the input Lynn.I live up here in the middle of nowhere, north of anywhere, up the armpit of....well you get the idea.My carrier is very much a DIY project. It's been fun and a real challenge, My first vehicle restoration/rehabilitation.BUT, I need the proper tools for certain areas to make life easier.The closest machine shop to me is 108 Kilometers away, and I would'nt take my wheelbarrow to them let alone my precious carrier parts.They have a well deserved reputation for shoddy work.What exactly BSF thread are these long bolts that go through the springs? Like BSF 3/4 x 14 threads to the inch?There is a very nice lady at the local auto shop who really goes above and beyond to help, but I need to know exactly what to ask for. Ditto on the threads that are on the axle shfts for the wheels.I have a friend who lives in lexington , in Mass. But again I need to know exactly what to ask for.There are no gauges locally here that match that thread pitch and count. Any help on info would be appreciated. As for the other comments(ahem!!!!!)I have been to the states many times and met many good people. Since 911, I've been hassled, harassed, and treated like shit by more than a few border guards and customs officials, but thats politics, not life, and thats beaurocracy, best ignored.Out the gate, people are still people.Too bad we MLU ers are so spread out, we could have one hell of a meet and greet!!! Derrick Eastman