I use grade 2 bolts that I found in a coffee can under the work bench.  But 
then I've never been accused of being too smart.  :-)   Grade 8's are a good 
idea.
----- Original Message ----- 
From "Mark Hineline" <hineline at helix.ucsd.edu>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; "Rick Fisk" <refisk@chartermi.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: Bolt and thread question...
> Just make sure that they are "grade 8" bolts.
>
> On Jan 22, 2006, at 6:47 AM, Rick Fisk wrote:
>
>> Your local hardware store should have those bolts.  They are just SAE 
>> fine thread bolts - 5/16ths x 24 - nothing fancy.  Nearly every nut, 
>> bolt, and screw on your car is SAE fine thread.
 
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