Crank Bolt for Cam Swap

[01silverado]

Where can I get the longer crank bolt? I went to the dealership and they only had 103mm bolt for my 01 Silverado. Also will the Autozone spring compressor work? I hear different views on them. Where can I get a better one?
Thanks

[SCIV]

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Where can I get the longer crank bolt? I went to the dealership and they only had 103mm bolt for my 01 Silverado. Also will the Autozone spring compressor work? I hear different views on them. Where can I get a better one?
Thanks
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I have Jethro_3&#39;s. PM him to see if you can use it.

EDIT: I have no idea where you are located?&#33;&#33;&#33;

[jethro_3]

I can&#39;t remember the size of the thread but the length I bought was 120mm. I found a store that sells nothing but nuts and bolts. They even have electrolicly(sp?) polished some stainless steel bolts for me that will never rust and are shinyer than a chrome bolt. If you can&#39;t find one PM me.

[RedHeartbeat]

I just chopped the head off my old bolt and welded another short bolt to the remaining threaded rod.

[01silverado]

Thanks for all the info. Anyone have any experience with the autozone valve spring compressors?

[RedHeartbeat]

That will work on single springs. I have one of those cheapos and it works fine. If doing it on the truck, pull the spark plug, get some cotton rope and stuff about 3 foot of it into the cylinder then roll it up to TDC to hold the valves in place while changing springs. Works better than compressed air.