Grade 5 then?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@attbi.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 12:51 AM
Subject: RE: bolts
> Grade 8 hardware is not recommended for suspension components because it
is more
> brittle and will break on impact rather than deforming. If you want to
upgrade,
> go to an aircraft supply store and get some A/N Spec bolts. If you do
this, be
> prepared to specify the grip length you want on each one. That's the
length of
> the unthreaded portion of the bolt. You can get AN bolts in many grip
lengths
> for the same nominal size.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tim Waltz
> > Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 2:29 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: bolts
> >
> >
> > I'll be putting the front suspension back together soon, and wanted to
look
> > for new bolts for the upper A-arms, ball joint mounts, steering
box/idler
> > box mounting bolts, etc.
> >
> > What I was wondering is if these are commercially available (what grade
and
> > size), and can stainless be used? I didn't know if stainless is strong
> > enough, or if I have to use other.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Tim
> >
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