Cujo,
Exactly the same situation happened to me. The only reason that I didn't replace the rod bolts is that I purchased a set of new, narrowed, OEM GMC rods (with bolts) from K. Patrick Smith, along with the custom pistons required. Several people I have talked with agreed that the new GMC rod bolts would be more than adequate, especially since the new pistons are considerably lighter than the 44 ounces!(each!) of the stock GMC pistons.
Can anyone enlighten me as to their experience using these rods? chiefoldephart
