5.3L Exhaust manifold bolts/studs

[2008yukonxlslt]

Hi folks, gonna finally try replacing my busted off studs/bolts on my 08 Yukon 5.3. Any recommendations for new bolts or studs? Not sure what they are, only that they are broken. I know I have read threads about this before but can’t seem to track it down via the search function. Seems to me some of you had suggested after market maybe better. I also read in another thread that after 2011 they went to a softer metal that prevented them from snapping.

Thx

Ed

 

[donjetman]

Hi folks, gonna finally try replacing my busted off studs/bolts on my 08 Yukon 5.3. Any recommendations for new bolts or studs? Not sure what they are, only that they are broken. I know I have read threads about this before but can’t seem to track it down via the search function. Seems to me some of you had suggested after market maybe better. I also read in another thread that after 2011 they went to a softer metal that prevented them from snapping.

Thx

Ed

ARP is the brand you want to use.
https://arp-bolts.com/

 

[OR VietVet]

Agree with Don. ARP is the way to go.

 

[kbuskill]

Stage 8 has some pretty nice locking bolts...

#8900 Chevrolet LS1, LS2, LS6 Header Bolt Kit - Stage 8
https://www.stage8.com/product/8900-chevrolet-ls1-ls2-ls6-header-bolt-kit/

I used them for my headers and they worked great.

 

[2008yukonxlslt]

ARP is the brand you want to use.
https://arp-bolts.com/

ARP is the brand you want to use.
https://arp-bolts.com/

Thx Don,
I searched their site and although they don’t list the Yukon specifically, after a little research I think the 134-1202 is the correct kit would you agree?
Thx again.
Ed

 

[donjetman]

Thx Don,
I searched their site and although they don’t list the Yukon specifically, after a little research I think the 134-1202 is the correct kit would you agree?
Thx again.
Ed

They look right. I haven't done this job yet. Maybe somebody that has will chime in.

 

[bigjay003]

They look right. I haven't done this job yet. Maybe somebody that has will chime in.

Yes that is the correct ARP# just used the same ones on my 07 Tahoe

 

[2008yukonxlslt]

Yes that is the correct ARP# just used the same ones on my 07 Tahoe

Thx Jason