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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