It depends. If it's a suspension bolt you should buy grade 8 nuts and bolts
if there is a lot of stress on that bolt such as the lower A arm and upper A
arm mounting bolts.
If there is no or little stress on the bolt you can get away with using
"hardware" store bolts. I use stainless for my steering box and Idler arm
mounting bolts.
Use fine thread bolts as they take more torque and use antiseize so you can
disassemble the front end if need be in the future.
FWIW, I had all my bolts replated after I cleaned them off and re-tapped
them.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Geegc@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 12:34 AM
Subject: Replacement bolts
> As I have been taking parts off the 1966 1600, I have noticed that many of
> the bolts are rusted, or corroded or worn. Any reason not to use the cad
> colored or stainless steel bolts of the same size I can get at the local
> hardware or marine parts store (SAE parts on the "66), or are automotive
> grade bolts different?
>
> Gary C
> red one
> black one
>
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